IAME SERIES UAE SPORTING REGULATIONS
2019/2020 VER 1.0
NAME OF SERIES: IAME Series UAE
ORGANIZER: RAK Track
1. SPORTING REGULATIONS
RAK TRACK (the “Organizer”) organizes IAME Series UAE (the “Event”). The Event is the property of RAK TRACK. The title will be awarded to the wining drivers in each category. All parties concerned (ASNs, Promoters, Manufacturers, Organizers, Drivers, Entrants and Circuits) undertake to apply and respect the rules governing CIK-FIA and the Series.
2. REGULATIONS
The final text of these Sporting Regulations shall be the English version, which will be used should any dispute arise as to their interpretation.
Headings in this document are for ease of reference only and do not form part of these Sporting Regulations. The Annexes are an integral part of the Regulations.
3. ORGANIZATION
The Event shall be run in accordance with FIA International Sporting Code (the “Code”) and its appendices, FIA and CIK-FIA official
Bulletins, CIK-FIA Technical Regulations, General Prescriptions applicable to CIK-FIA Karting International Events, IAME Series UAE Technical Regulations 2019/2020 and the Supplementary Regulations of the Event.
4. SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF THE SERIES
4.1 Organization Office
RAK Track
P.O.Box: 2120, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Tel: 971 7 2222128, Fax: 971 7 2444733
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web: www.raktrack.ae; www.iame.ae
4.2 Dates and Venues
Round 1 – 20/09/19 – RAK Track
Round 2 – 01/11/19 – Dubai Kartdrome
Round 3 – 22/11/19 – RAK Track
Round 4 – 21/02/20 – Al Forsan Circuit
Round 5 – 13/03/20 – Dubai Kartdrome
Round 6 – 10/04/20 – RAK Track
4.3 Proposing and Authorizing ASN
The Event is organized by RAK TRACK and sanctioned by EMSO.
4.4 Entry Closing Dates
Registration to the Events will be closed 1 week before the day of the race.
4.5 Entrant's Application
4.5.1 Mandatory Entrant License
Applicant Drivers and Entrants must possess the respective valid minimum National Licenses and the necessary authorizations (visas) issued by their ASN affiliated to the CIK-FIA.
4.5.2 Mandatory Visa
In compliance with Articles 2.3.8 and 3.9.4 of the Code:
Entrants and Drivers who wish to take part in a National or International competition organized abroad can only do so with the prior approval of their own ASN. This authorization shall be given by the ASN concerned in such form as they might deem convenient.
4.5.3 Mandatory Driver Licenses (International Drivers other than UAE)
Minimum Driver Licenses: National License & In compliance with CIK-FIA Karting Licenses & Code of Conduct.
4.5.4 Minimum Age
8 years old.
4.6 Entry Restrictions
4.6.1 Entries are taken on a first come, first served basis.
4.6.2 Entries are only deemed as submitted once full payment has been received. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries at its discretion.
4.6.3 Applications to participate in the event must be submitted by entrants or drivers to the office of the Organizer through the entry form available on www.iame.ae website.
4.6.4 The number of entries in the Event will be limited in each category. The Organizer reserves the right to accept more drivers according to the number of entries received.
4.6.5 Drivers are not allowed to enter more than one Class or Category per event.
4.7 Entry Fees
4.7.1 Race Entry Fee per Round: AED 690 (vat inclusive).
Paid in advance: AED 3450 for all 6 rounds (VAT inclusive)
4.7.2 The entry fee includes access to the track on Race Day only.
4.7.3 No entry fee will be reimbursed after the entries closing date.
4.7.4 Late Entry
Late Entries, if accepted, will be subject to an additional charge of AED 250.
5. CATEGORIES
5.1 IAME Series - X30 Mini (“Rookie Category”)
Minimum age: 8 years old
Maximum age: 10 years old
Engine: IAME X30 WATER SWIFT 60cc TaG
Minimum weight: 110 Kg
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.2 IAME Series - X30 Mini (“Cadet Category”)
Minimum age: 8 years old
Maximum age: 12 years old
Engine: IAME X30 WATER SWIFT 60cc TaG
Minimum weight: 110 Kg
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.3 IAME Series - X30 Junior (“Junior Category”)
Minimum age: 12 years old (in the current year)
Maximum age: 15 years old
Engine: IAME X30 125cc RL TaG with Junior exhaust fitting (Junior version)
Minimum weight 145 Kg
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.3.1 Drivers holding International C-Junior licence are eligible to compete in X30 Junior class.
5.3.2 Drivers who start season aged 15 years old can compete in X30 Junior class until the end of current season.
5.4 IAME Series - X30 Senior (“Senior Category”)
Minimum age: 15 years old (in the current year)
Engine: IAME - X30 125cc RL TaG (125cc-direct drive-liquid cooled-TaG)
Minimum weight: 160 Kg
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.5 IAME Series - X30 Master (“Master Category”)
Minimum age: 30 years old (in the current year)
Minimum weight: 170 Kg
Engine: IAME - X30 125cc RL TaG (125cc- liquid cooled-TaG)
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.5.1 Drivers aged 15 years and above who are overweight in Senior class may enter and compete in the Master class but cannot win a ticket to IAME International Final.
5.6 IAME Series - X30 Shifter (“Shifter Category”)
Minimum age: 15 years old (in the current year)
Minimum weight: 180 Kg
Engine: IAME X30 SHIFTER 125cc RL TaG
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.7 IAME Series - X30 Veteran (“Veteran Category”)
Minimum age: 32 years old (in the current year)
Minimum weight: 190 Kg
Engine: IAME X30 SHIFTER 125cc RL TaG
Numbers: Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
5.8 Classes
Depending on the number of Entries, the Organizer may segregate or merge categories of similar
characteristics but will maintain separate classification.
6. Prizes and Awards
6.1 Overall Prizes and Awards
6.1.1 Trophy and Title
A respective title, and trophy or medal, will be awarded to the overall 1st to 3rd placed classified Drivers in each class in each category.
6.1.2 Additional Awards
Additional awards will be given out as follows:
6.1.2.1 Rookie Category
The overall classified Champions of Rookie category will be awarded:
1st place: IAME voucher for AED 4000 in spare parts
2nd place: IAME voucher for AED 2000 in spare parts
3rd place: IAME voucher for AED 1000 in spare parts
6.1.2.2 Mini/Junior/Senior/Master & Shifter Category
1st place: free entry to the IAME International Final + IAME voucher for AED 4000 in spare parts or IAME INTERNATIONAL FINAL race tyres pack (2 sets slick + 1 set wets as per regulations of the IAME International Final 2020
2nd place: free entry to the IAME International Final + IAME voucher for AED 2000 in spare parts
3rd place: free entry to the IAME International Final + IAME voucher for AED 1000 in spare parts
6.1.2.3 Veteran Category
The overall classified champion of the Veteran Category will be awarded:
1st place: IAME voucher for AED 4000 in spare parts
2nd place: IAME voucher for AED 2000 in spare parts
3rd place: IAME voucher for AED 1000 in spare parts
6.2 Individual Rounds Prizes and Awards
A respective title, and trophy or medal, will be awarded to the 1st to 3rd placed classified Drivers in each class in each category at every Round.
6.3 The Organizer reserves the right to amend the prizes and awards given out at its discretion and without prior notice.
6.4 Drivers holding UAE Licence who qualified to IAME International Final should represent the UAE, regardless of driver’s nationality.
7. ORGANIZER'S SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Starting from the first day of free practice sessions, only specified tyres below are allowed in the Event.
7.1 IAME Series dry tyres – for Junior, Senior & Master
Komet Racing Tyres Model K1H
Front size: 10 x 4.60-5
Rear size: 11 x 7.10-5
(2 front and 2 rear tyres) - Starting from the Qualifying Practice.
The Tyres will be placed in a tyre-pool, raffled and handed out accordingly and then the tyres will be registered to the
Competitor’s number during hand over.
7.2 IAME Series dry tyres – for Shifter & Veteran
Komet Racing Tyres Model K1M
Front size: 10 x 4.60-5
Rear size: 11 x 7.10-5
(2 front and 2 rear tyres) - Starting from the Qualifying Practice.
The Tyres will be placed in a tyre-pool, raffled and handed out accordingly and then the tyres will be registered to the
Competitor’s number during hand over.
7.3 IAME Series dry tyres – for Rookie and Cadet Category
Komet R.T. K1D-H
Front size: 10 x 4.00-5
Rear size: 11 x 5.00-5
(2 front and 2 rear tyres) - Starting from the Qualifying Practice.
The Tyres will be placed in a tyre-pool, raffled and handed out accordingly and then the tyres will be registered to the
Competitor’s number during hand over.
7.4 Petrol
It will be each competitor’s responsibility to purchase their own petrol.
7.5 Petrol will be unleaded, commercial UAE pump fuel, up to 98 octane.
7.6 The recommended oil mixture ratio is 3%/4%.
7.7 Only the official oil for the Event (CIK-FIA approved semi-synthetic 2-stroke oil) Wladoil Racing K-2T is allowed.
7.8 It is forbidden to add any liquid and/or power-boosting chemicals into the petrol.
7.9 The volume of the fuel in the tank must be over or equal to 1.5 litres at all times. (except Rookie and Cadet)
7.10 The Scrutineers, following the decision of the Stewards, have the right to change/replace any driver’s petrol at their discretion,
at any time during the official heats.
Case 1 - The driver will be asked to enter the paddock area without petrol in his/her fuel tank. The organization will then provide petrol at no cost to the driver. The added petrol will be in compliance with the supplementary regulations of the event.
Case 2 - Petrol will be changed without warning, at no cost for the driver.
7.11 Evaluation of the fuel at the racetrack will be made with one or all of the following test devices:
1) Dynatron DT- 47 Fuel Meter Test
2) Specific Gravity Test
3) Water Solubility Test
7.12 If non-conformity is ascertained, further tests will be conducted at the cost of the Entrant/Driver. An invoice will be provided.
8. GENERAL UNDERTAKINGS
8.1 All drivers, Entrants and Officials participating in the IAME Series undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to observe all provisions of the International Sporting Code (the “Code”), the Karting Technical Regulations (the “Technical Regulations”), the General Prescriptions applicable to the CIK-FIA Karting international Events and Championships, Cups and Trophies (the “General Prescriptions”), the Supplementary Regulations of the Event concerned and these Sporting Regulations.
8.2 The Organizer reserves the right to issue additional statements following the agreement of the ASN presenting the Challenge, concerning the rules and regulations (previously approved by the ASN proposing the series) from time to time. All such statements will be issued to registered competitors by way of competitors' bulletins at the race meeting, or posted to the email address indicated on the Event registration form, or reported on the official website of the event.
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
9.1 Paddock Service Vehicles
Entrants are to note the space reserved for servicing vehicles. No private vehicles are authorized to be in this area.
9.2 Entrants & Drivers
Entrants and Drivers must report to the reception office immediately upon arrival to be identified, sign on and surrender their Competition Licence.
9.3 Paddock
9.3.1 It is strictly forbidden to erect or unload any equipment until you have been allocated your place in the paddock.
9.3.2 No driver may enter the track for official heats before or without having passed the Sporting & Technical Verifications.
9.3.3 All karts must display the official race numbers beginning from the first non-qualifying practice session. (In compliance with Article 2.24 of the CIK/FIA Technical Regulations).
9.3.4 Only vehicles with authorized passes are allowed in the Paddock.
9.3.5 Each Paddock space (8x6meters) shall be equipped with at least one 5 Kg fire extinguisher.
9.3.6 It is strictly forbidden to smoke or use any device risking provoking fire in the Paddock area. It is forbidden to cook in the Paddock, except with special authorization from the Organizer. In all cases, these installations shall be electrical, isolated and equipped with at least one (1) 5 kg fire extinguisher. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
9.3.7 Usage of motorized vehicles such as mini-motors within the Paddock is forbidden. Violators face risk of exclusion.
9.3.8 Ground carpets required to be used throughout the entire race week.
9.3.9 Refuelling is only allowed in your allocated paddock space.
9.3.10 Floor mats or suitable equivalent floor covering beneath karts in your allocated paddock space is obligatory.
9.3.11 Engine warm up in the Paddock area must not exceed 30 seconds.
10. PARC FERMÉ
Only one (1) driver per kart and one (1) mechanic is allowed in the “Parc Fermé”.
11. RACING NUMBERS AND DRIVER NAME
11.1 Racing Number
Mini: 100 to 199
Junior: 200 to 299
Senior: 300 to 399
Master: 400 to 499
Shifter: 500 to 599
Veteran: 600 to 699
11.1.1 Novice Drivers
A competitor will be considered as a “Novice” and must carry Novice plates until he/she has completed two kart races.
Novice drivers will occupy the rearmost grid positions in all races (Heats, Pre-Finals, Final) notwithstanding his/her qualifying performance
The novice plate must be a 22cm square yellow sticker or yellow plastic plate (plastic plate must have rounded off corners as per CIK regulations) with a black “X” running from corner to corner (2-3cm stroke width). It must be displayed on the rear bumper alongside the regular race number plate.
11.2 Driver Name and Nationality (Optional)
Display of Driver Name is optional. Should the driver wish to display his/her name and nationality on the kart, the Driver’s name and the flag of his nationality (The flag displayed must be as per the nationality of the License) shall be in the fore part of the lateral bodywork. The minimum height of the flag and the letters of the name shall be 3 cm.
11.3 The Driver is responsible for ensuring that the required numbers are clearly visible to Officials, Timekeepers and Marshals at all times.
11.4 Karts not in conformity with article 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 may be not allowed to participate in the Event.
12. THE SERIES - PRINCIPLE AND RUNNING
12.1 The Series will consist of 6 rounds held on different dates.
12.2 Each round (the “Round”) of the Series will be run over 7 segments:
Signing On
Scrutineering
Briefing
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Qualifying Practice
Heat
Pre-Final
Final
12.3 Race distances will be stated in the Event’s Supplementary Regulations or Event Schedule.
12.4 All Drivers must have passed the sporting checks and have numbers and names (optional) displayed on their karts before taking part in any segment of the Event.
12.5 A transponder is mandatory beginning from the first session of qualifying practice until the end of the Final. It must be fixed on the lower part of the back of the kart seat.
12.6 Free Trials
Only tyres of the same brand and model assigned to each category are allowed.
12.7 Qualifying
12.7.1 Classification
12.7.2 Each group will be allowed out for a 7-minute qualifying session. Each lap is timed and the fastest time during the Driver’s session will determine his/her starting grid position in the Heat. Any ties will be decided by the second best time and so on.
12.7.3 If a Driver stops in the Paddock Area during the Qualifying, the stop will be definitive. He/she will not be allowed to re-join the Qualifying.
12.7.4 Drivers are to individually report to the scale for checking of weight immediately after they finish a Qualifying session or after their early stop as per article 12.7.3 and in accordance with article 2.5 of the CIK International Sporting Code, whichever is earlier. Drivers may only leave through the “Paddock Area”.
12.8 Heat
12.8.1 Classification
The winner of each Heat is the driver who has completed the stipulated number of laps in the shortest time. All drivers behind him/her have finished the heat without taking into consideration the number of laps completed.
12.8.2 The classification of the heats is determined by each Driver’s number of completed laps. This includes Drivers who have not finished. Drivers who have completed the same number of laps will be classified according to the order in which they crossed the finish line.
12.9 Pre-Final and Final
12.9.1 Each Round will comprise 2 races in its final phase, named “Pre-Final” and “Final”.
12.9.2 Both Pre-Final and Final count towards the overall championship standings.
12.9.3 The chequered flag will be shown to the leading kart when it crosses the finishing line (the “Line”) at the end of the last lap. The Line consists in a single line across the track.
12.9.4 The starting grid position in Pre-Final is determined by the Drivers classification in the Heat. The finishing order of
The Pre-Final will determine the starting grid position in The Final.
12.9.5 Classification
Drivers will be awarded points for Pre-Final and Final according to their finishing positions as follows:
12.9.6 Pre-Final Score points: 34.33.32.31. to the last classified driver.
12.9.7 Final Score points: 55.52.50.49.48.47. to the last classified driver.
12.9.7.1 In the case of a DNF (Did Not Finish), competitors will be classified according to the number of laps completed.
12.9.7.2 In the case of a DNS (Did Not Start) in a Pre-Final or Final, competitors will be reclassified after the last classified competitor. DNS scores 3 points less and down the order with other DNS as per their last classification heat position.
12.9.8 The final classification of each Round will be according to the total number of points awarded to each driver during
Pre-Final and Final.
12.9.9 In case of Pre-Final or Final cancellation due to “Force Majeure”, no points will be given for that particular Pre-Final or
Final.
12.9.10 In the event of exclusion from the event through scrutinizing or Juridical Action, no points will be given.
12.9.11 Drivers who are excluded by a black flag and/or misbehaved in the paddock area during/after a Race will be authorized to participate in the following Race at the discretion of the Stewards. Drivers excluded for technical non-compliance will be admitted to the following Race at the discretion of the Stewards upon advice from the Scrutineers. All other qualified Drivers will be allowed to take the start.
12.9.12 The total of all Pre-Finals and Finals results from all Rounds will be computed cumulatively (the “Championship Points”) for the final overall classification of the Event minus one worst Pre-Final and one worst Final out of all rounds. "Non-attended" round will classify as worst Pre-Final and worst Final scores.
12.9.12.1 In case of exclusion from the heat, except disqualification through underweight, competitor cannot drop the points for this Pre-Final/Final.
12.9.13 Bonus Points: Each driver who enters and competes in 5 Rounds or more will be awarded 10 bonus points per each round he/she competed in.
12.9.14 Only MENA licensed, UAE Nationals and UAE full time resident drivers will be awarded Championship Points.
12.9.15 Driver with the highest number of points after all Rounds, dropped points and bonus points wins the Championship.
13. STARTING GRIDS
Article 2.19 of the General Prescriptions
13.1 At the end of the final Qualifying Practice session, the list of qualified Drivers as well as the starting grids will be officially published.
13.2 Only these Drivers will be allowed to take the start of the Qualifying Heats and/or of the final phase.
13.3 Any Entrant or Driver whose kart(s) is (are) unable to take the start for any reason whatsoever or who has good reasons to believe that his/her kart(s) will not be ready to take the start must inform the Official in charge of the Assembly Area, who will advise the Clerk of the Course as soon as he/she has the opportunity.
13.4 The grids will be drawn up in accordance with the fastest time achieved by each Driver, taking into account the qualifying practice session. Should one or several Drivers achieve the same time; the tie will be settled on the basis of their second best time, and so on.
13.5 Access to the Pre-Grid will end three (3) minutes before the time scheduled for the start of the Race. Any kart which has not taken its position on the Pre-Grid within the three minutes shall not be allowed to do so, except under exceptional circumstances left to the decision of the Clerk of the Course. Karts on the Pre-Grid must be ready to race, all further work
and/or adjustment (with the exception of tyre pressures) to the kart on the Pre-Grid is strictly forbidden. Karts on the Pre-Grid are prohibited to return to the Paddock Area, except under exceptional circumstances left to the decision of the Clerk of the Course.
The Mechanics will have to clear the Pre-Grid 30 seconds before the time scheduled for the start of the Race. If a Driver is unable to start from the Pre-Grid after the display of the green flag and if he requests the intervention of a Mechanic, he will be
authorized to leave the Pre-Grid only on the orders of a Marshal and he will take the start from the back of the formation, irrespective of the number of formation laps.
Definition of Pre-Grid:
1: The area between the track and Start Paddock Area.
2: The area/walk way to Starting line.
3: Starting line if used.
13.6 Any Driver who is present, with his/her kart, on the grid within the time limit will be considered as a starter.
13.7 Start Delayed
If the Clerk of the Course considers that for safety reasons, the start must be delayed, the following procedure will take place:
13.7.1 A time will be given where changes can be made.
13.7.2 Entrants/Drivers outside this time will not be able to enter the race
13.7.3 If tyre change is applicable for safety reasons:
a) The setting of the rear and front wheels may be adjusted but must always conform to Technical Drawing no. 2 of CIK-FIA Technical Regulations.
b) No other modifications and /or changes are permitted.
14. STARTING PROCEDURE
Article 2.20a of the General Prescriptions
14.1.1 Rolling starts for direct drive karts with clutches:
At the end of the Formation Lap, Drivers will proceed forward at a reduced speed of 30kph minimum to 50 kph maximum towards the Starting Line, lined up in two lines of karts. Each line shall remain within the lanes marked on the track. A Driver crossing the lanes is liable to be sanctioned by the Stewards, on the basis of a time penalty of 3 seconds for partly crossing the lanes and of 10 seconds for completely getting out of the corridor. A Driver over speeding during the approach to the start line is liable to be sanctioned by the stewards, on the basis of a time penalty of 1 second with a maximum penalty of 10 seconds. When the karts approach, the red lights will be on. Karts must maintain their position until the start signal is given. A reasonable distance must be kept between karts in the same line. If the Clerk of the Course is satisfied with the formation, he/she himself/herself, or his/her Deputy, will give the start by switching off the red lights. If he/she is not satisfied with the procedure, he/she will switch on the orange light, which means that another Formation Lap must be covered.
14.1.2 Standing starts for karts with gearboxes:
Article 2.20 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions: Standing starts for karts with gearboxes (short circuits) and Art. 8.4 of the CIK International Sporting Code
14.2 The Stewards may use any video or electronic system likely to help them to take a decision. The Stewards’ decisions may supersede those taken by Judges of Fact. Any infringement to the provisions of the Code or of these Sporting Regulations relating to the starting procedure may entail the exclusion of the Driver concerned from the Event.
15. CODE OF DRIVING CONDUCT ON KARTING CIRCUITS
In accordance with Art. 3.6 of the CIK Code of Conduct
15.1 Observance of signals
The instructions detailed in Article 2.15 of the General Prescriptions and in Article 2.3 of the Circuit Regulations (part II) are deemed to be part of this Code of Driving Conduct. All Drivers must be thoroughly acquainted with them.
15.2 Overtaking
a) During a race, a kart alone on the track may use the full width of the track. However, as soon as it is caught up by a kart which is about to lap it, the Driver must allow the faster driver pass at the first possible opportunity.
b) If the Driver who has been caught does not seem to notice that another driver wants to overtake him, the flag Marshal(s)
will give a warning by waving the blue flag to indicate that another Competitor wants to overtake. Any Driver who does not take notice of the blue flag may be penalized by the Stewards. Systematic or repeated offences may result in the exclusion of the offender from the race.
c) Corners, as well as the approach and exit zones thereof, may be negotiated by the Drivers in any way they wish, within the limits of the track. Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be done either on the right or on the left. However, manoeuvres liable to hinder other Drivers such as premature or dangerous changes of direction, more than one change of direction, deliberate crowding of karts towards the inside or the outside of the corner or any other dangerous change of direction, are strictly prohibited and shall be penalized, according to the importance and repetition of the offences, by penalties ranging from a fine to the exclusion from the race. The repetition of dangerous driving, even involuntary, may result in the exclusion from the race.
d) Any obstructive manoeuvre carried out by one or several Drivers, either having common interests or not, is prohibited. The persistent driving abreast of several karts, as well as fan-shaped arrangement, is authorized only if there is not another kart trying to overtake. Otherwise the blue flag will be waved.
e) The penalty inflicted for ignoring the blue flag will also be applied to the Drivers who obstructs part of the track and shall be more severe in the case of systematic obstruction, ranging from a fine to the exclusion from the race. The same penalty shall be applied to Drivers who block from one side of the track to the other in order to prevent other Competitors from overtaking.
f) The repetition of serious mistakes or the appearance of a lack of control over the kart (such as leaving the track) may entail the exclusion of the Drivers concerned.
g) Only the race track shall be used by the Drivers during the race.
h) Contacts / collisions (during the race, deceleration lap included): sanctions may be imposed on a Driver who pushes another
Driver.
16. NEUTRALIZATION OF A QUALIFYING HEAT OR A RACE
16.1 The Clerk of the Course may decide to neutralize a Qualifying Heat or a Race. This procedure will be used only if the Track is obstructed, or if the Drivers or the Officials are in immediate physical danger, but the circumstances are not sufficient to justify stopping the Qualifying Heat or Race.
16.2 When the order is given to neutralize Qualifying Heat or Race, all observers’ posts will display waved yellow flags, which shall be maintained until the neutralization is over.
16.3 All the competing karts must then line up behind the leading kart, and overtaking is strictly forbidden. Overtaking will be permitted only if a kart slows down because of a serious problem.
16.4 During the neutralization laps, the leading kart will dictate the pace, at a moderate speed, and all the other karts must remain in an as tight as possible formation.
16.5 The karts may enter the paddock zone during the neutralization, but they may re-join the track only when authorized to do so by a marshal. A kart re-joining the track shall proceed at a moderate speed until it reaches the end of the line of karts behind the leading kart.
16.6 When the Clerk of the Course decides to end the neutralization, he will have the flashing orange lights switched off, this will be the signal to the Drivers that the Race is to resume next time the Line is crossed. In the last neutralization lap, the yellow flags will be shown immobile.
16.7 At that moment, the leading kart will continue to set the pace, at a moderate speed. The Clerk of the Course, or his/her Deputy will signal the resumption of the Race by means of a waved green flag at the Line. Overtaking will remain prohibited until the karts have crossed the Line at the end of the neutralization of the Qualifying Heat or Race. On approaching the Line, where a green flag will be waived by the Clerk of the Course, the Drivers may accelerate only after crossing the yellow line proceeding the Line.
The yellow flags at the observers’ posts will then be withdrawn and replaced with waved green flags. These flags will be displayed for a maximum of one lap.
16.8 Each lap completed during the neutralization will be counted as a racing lap.
16.9 If the race finishes during the neutralization, the karts will take the chequered flag as usual. Overtaking will be permitted only if a kart slows down because of a serious problem.
17. STOPPING A RACE OR PRACTICE
Article 2.21 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions.
Should it become necessary to suspend the Practice or Race because the circuit is blocked by an accident or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, the Race Director (if nominated) or the Clerk of the Course (or, if he/she had to leave, by his deputy) shall order a red flag to be shown on the Line. Simultaneously, red flags will be shown at marshals’ posts provided with these flags. The decision to suspend the race or practice may be taken only by the Race Director (if nominated) or Clerk of the Course (or, if he/she had to leave, by his deputy). If the signal to stop racing is given:
a) During Practice: All karts shall immediately reduce speed and go back slowly to the Servicing Park, and all karts abandoned on the track shall be removed; Practice will be resumed as soon as possible to meet the original Practice time;
b) During the Race: All karts will immediately reduce their speed and proceed as directed by the Race Director (if nominated) or the Clerk of the Course (or, if he/she had to leave, by his deputy):
i) To the Servicing Park: At this point changes and adjustments are allowed including the introduction of replacement equipment – provided that was placed within Parc Fermé prior to the original race start, refuelling is allowed. In case of restart procedure “more than 2 laps but less than 75% of the race distance”: If the judge of fact reports that the front fairing on one or more karts was no longer in the correct position when the race was suspended, in all situations a time penalty of 5 seconds will be imposed automatically on the driver(s) concerned. This time penalty is not susceptible to appeal.
ii) Stop on the track at the place designated in the briefing: When instructed by the Race Director (if nominated) or the Clerk of the Course (or, if he/she had to leave, by his deputy) no changes or adjustments can be made to the original equipment (except to reset the front fairing in the correct position under the supervision of the Scrutineers) and refuelling or chassis/engine changes are not permitted. All karts must be ready at the 5 minutes board. Karts not available at this time will start from the pit lane once the race start has been given. The classification of the Race will be the classification when the leading kart crossed the Line at the end of the lap prior to that during which the Race was stopped and any time penalty will be taken into account – and will determine the single file starting grid should the race be resumed (see Article 2.22).
Restart procedure:
LESS THAN TWO LAPS
The original start will be deemed null and void and all competitors who are able to restart the race will do so in their original grid positions – a normal start procedure will be adopted. The length of the new race will be the full original race distance.
MORE THAN 2 LAPS BUT LESS THAN 75% OF THE RACE DISTANCE (Rounded up to the nearest higher whole number of laps).
If the Race can be resumed (at the discretion of the Race Director (if nominated) or the Clerk of the Course (or, if he/she had to leave, by his deputy), Article 2.22 will apply. The single file grid will be determined by the finishing order when the leading kart crossed the Line at the end of the lap prior to that during which the Race was stopped. Only karts in the Repair Area at the time when the Race was stopped by the Red flag, will be allowed to take the restart. Should a restart of a race in the final phase not be possible, half championship points will be awarded for this race.
No Restart procedure:
75% OR MORE OF THE DISTANCE OF THE RACE (Rounded up to the nearest higher whole number of laps). The race will be called complete – the classification of the Race will be the classification at the end of the lap prior to that during which the signal to stop the Race was given. In case of a race in the final phase, full championship points will be awarded for this race.
18. RESTARTING A RACE (QUALIFYING HEAT OR RACE OF THE FINAL PHASE)
Article 2.22 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions.
After a suspended situation, the delay will be kept as short as possible and as soon as a resuming time is known, Drivers will be informed. In all cases at least a 10 minutes’ warning will be given. Boards will be presented 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute and 30 seconds before the resumption. Each signal will be accompanied by an audible warning. The Race or Heat will be resumed with the “SLOW” process and Article 2.20 will apply. The length of the new race will be equal to the difference between the scheduled number of laps and the number of laps covered. The Drivers who have crossed the Finish Line at the end of the lap prior to that on which the race was stopped will be allowed to take the new start.
Resuming start positions will be determined by the finishing order at the end of the lap before the one on which the race was suspended.
19. FINISH
Article 2.23 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions.
A. The signal indicating the end of the race shall be given on the Line as soon as the leading kart has covered either the full race distance or the greatest distance during the time scheduled for the race.
B. Should, for any reason other than under Article 2.21 A, the signal indicating the end of the race be given before the leading kart completes the scheduled number of laps or before the prescribed time has elapsed, the race will be deemed to have finished when the leading kart last crossed the Line before the signal was given. Should the signal indicating the end of the race be delayed for any reason, the Race will be deemed to have finished when, under normal circumstances, the end of the race would have been decided if there had been no delay.
C. After having received the signal indicating the end of the race, all karts shall directly go to the Parc Fermé, using the normal course of the track, without any unnecessary delay, without performing doughnuts, without stopping and without any help (except that of Marshals if necessary). Any classified kart unable to reach the Parc Fermé by its own means will be placed under the exclusive control of Marshals, who will supervise the taking of the kart to the Parc Fermé in a regular manner.
D. For a finish to be considered valid, a Driver must have crossed the Finish Line seated at the wheel of his kart.
E. In the case of a dead heat on the Finish Line revealed by timekeeping or by a photo finish system (which shall prevail over timekeeping and/or a report from the Finish Line Judge, if such a Judge had been appointed), the rule for deciding between tying Drivers shall be the fastest lap time recorded by each Driver during the race concerned.”
20. INCIDENTS
Article 2.24 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions.
An «Incident» means a fact or a series of facts involving one or several Drivers (or any Driver’s action reported to the Stewards by the Clerk of the Course or the Race Director or noted by the Stewards and reported to the Clerk of the Course or the Race Director for investigation), who:
- provoked the stopping of a Race in application of Article 11.11 of the Code;
- violated these Sporting Regulations or the Code;
- have jumped the start;
- started from an incorrect position (e.g. ahead of the pole sitter during a rolling start)
- have not respected flag signalling;
- have caused one or several karts to take a false start;
- have caused a collision;
- have forced another Driver out of the track;
- had the front fairing on the kart in the incorrect position;
- have illegally prevented a legitimate passing manoeuvre by a Driver;
- have illegally impeded another Driver during a passing manoeuvre.
a) It will be the responsibility of the Stewards to decide if one or several Driver(s) is/are involved in an Incident; he/she/they must not leave the circuit without the Stewards’ agreement.
b) If a Driver is involved in an Incident, and if he/she was informed of this by the Stewards within thirty minutes after the end of the Race, he must not leave the circuit without their agreement.
c) The Stewards may use any video or electronic system likely to help them to take a decision.
The Stewards shall inflict a 10-second time penalty on any Driver having caused an Incident. If the Incident was caused during a Qualifying Practice session, they shall proceed to the cancellation of the three fastest times which he achieved in the session concerned. However, depending on the gravity of the infringements in light of the facts, the Stewards may decide, instead of the 10-second time penalty, on a sanction among those provided for in the penalty scale of Article 12.3 of the Code, unless the offence relates to the position of the front fairing of the kart.
21. ENTRANCE TO THE PIT OR PADDOCK AREA
a) The so-called “Deceleration Zone” is a part of the pits area.
b) During the practice sessions and the race, access to the pits is allowed only through the deceleration zone. The penalty for a breach of this rule shall be exclusion from the race.
c) Any driver intending to leave the track or to enter the pits or paddock area shall signal his intention in good
time and make sure that it is safe to do so.
d) Except in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the Stewards of the meeting), the crossing, in any direction, of the line separating the deceleration zone and the track is prohibited.
e) Except in cases of force majeure (accepted as such by the Stewards of the meeting), any line painted on the track at the pit for the purpose of separating karts leaving the pits from those on the track must not be crossed by any part of a kart leaving the pits.
22. SCALE, WEIGHING PROCEDURE
The scale of the day will be located in the “Paddock Area”. This scale is the only one which will be officially used and counted.
22.1 After each Qualifying Practice, Qualifying Heats, Race 1 and Race 2, each kart crossing the line will be weighed simultaneously then separately. If the kart is unable to reach the Weighing Area by its own means it will be placed under the exclusive control
of the Marshals, who will take it there or have it taken there, and the Driver shall report to the Weighing Area as soon as he/she returns to the pits so that his weight may be established.
22.2 If for reasons of “Force Majeure” the Driver is unable to report to the scales at the end of a Qualifying Practice, Qualifying Heat or Race 1 or Race 2, his/her kart will be weighed on its own and the Driver’s weight registered after Qualifying Practice would be added to that of the kart.
22.3 No solid, liquid or gaseous matter or substance of any nature whatsoever may be added to a kart, placed on it or removed from it before weighing (except by a Scrutineer within the framework of his official duties).
22.4 Only Scrutineers and Officials may enter the weighing area. No intervention whatsoever is allowed in that area unless it has been authorized by these Officials.
22.5 Karts and Drivers are not allowed to leave the weighing area without the authorization of the Scrutineer.
22.6 Any infringement to these provisions relating to the weighing of karts may entail the exclusion of the driver and kart concerned.
22.7 The Organizer shall place the scales under a shelter at the entrance to the “Finish” Paddock Area and must provide for sufficient personnel to ensure the placing of the kart on the scales. Mechanics will be kept away from the karts until the weighing procedure of their karts is over.
22.8 If the weight of a Driver and of his/her kart is under that specified in the Technical Regulations, the result will be communicated in writing to the Entrant, and the kart and its Driver will be excluded from Qualifying Practice, the Qualifying Heat or the Race 1 or Race 2 concerned.
22.9 It is forbidden to drink, pour water on the suit, and introduce any kind of liquid inside the Parc Fermé.
23. ELIGIBLE KARTS AND EQUIPMENT
Each Driver will be entitled to submit to Scrutineering the following equipment:
Number of chassis: 1 CIK-FIA homologated 2010 or newer.
Number of engines: 2 of the same model,
They must be originals and strictly in accordance with the Technical Regulations and the technical data sheets of each category. Only engines Imported by RAK TRACK are allowed. Engines that are imported to UAE before 2015 can still be used if the owner can satisfy RAK TRACK that it was imported before 1st of January 2015.
24. GENERAL SAFETY
Article 2.14 of the CIK-FIA General Prescriptions
A. It is strictly forbidden for Drivers to drive their karts in a direction opposite that of the race, unless this is strictly necessary to remove the kart from a dangerous situation.
B. During Free Practice (according to the regulations of the championships concerned), Qualifying Practice, the Qualifying Heats and the races of the final phase, Drivers may use the track only and must at all times observe the dispositions of the Code relating to driving on circuits. The circuit is defined by the white lines on both sides of the track. Drivers are allowed to use the whole width of the track between these lines. If the four wheels of a kart are outside these lines, the kart is considered as having left the track.
C. During Free Practice (according to the regulations of the championships concerned), Qualifying Practice, the Qualifying Heats and the races of the final phase, a kart that stops must be removed from the track as rapidly as possible in order for its presence not to constitute a danger or be an impediment for other Drivers. If the Driver is unable to remove the kart from a dangerous position by driving it, it is the marshals’ duty to help him/her; however, if the kart restarts as a result of such help, it will be disqualified from the classification of the Qualifying Practice or the race in which this help was provided. Except for medical or safety reasons, the Driver must stay close to his/her kart until the end of Free Practice, Qualifying Practice, the Qualifying Heat or the races of the final phase. In the case of a Practice session run over two parts separated by an interval, all karts abandoned on the circuit during the first part must be taken back to the Servicing Park during the interval and may participate in the second part of Practice.
D. Any repairs with tools are banned outside the Repairs Area. It is forbidden to take any tools and/or spare parts on board the kart. The Driver can receive help only in the Repairs Area determined by the Supplementary Regulations or during the Briefing.
E. If refuelling is authorised; it may be carried out only in an area provided for this purpose.
F. Except in cases expressly provided for by the Regulations or by the Code, no one except the Driver is authorised to touch a stopped kart unless it is in the Repairs Area.
G. When the track is closed by the Race Direction during and after Practice and after the finish until all concerned karts, whether they are mobile or not, have arrived at the «Finish» Servicing Park or at the Parc Fermé, no one is allowed to accede to the track, with the exception of marshals carrying out their duties and of Drivers when they are driving.
H. During Free Practice (according to the regulations of the championships concerned), Qualifying Practice, the Qualifying Heats and the races of the final phase, the kart may be restarted only by the Driver himself or herself, except if he/she restarts from the Repairs Area. The Driver may not receive any outside help on the track during the running of a Competition, except in the Repairs Area, which he/she may reach only by his/her own means. Pushers are not allowed to help Drivers once they have crossed the line drawn at the exit of the Assembly Area.
I. A speed limit may be imposed in the pit lane and in the Repairs Area during Practice, races and the Formation Laps. Any Driver braking this speed limit will be imposed a penalty provided for in the Regulations or the Code.
J. If a Driver is faced with mechanical problems during Practice, the Qualifying Heats or the Races of the final phase, he/she must evacuate the track as soon as possible for safety reasons.
K. If a Driver is involved in a collision, he/she must not leave the circuit without the Stewards’ agreement.
L. No Driver may leave the Repairs Area without having been invited to do so by Marshals.
M. Official instructions will be transmitted to the Drivers by means of the signals provided for in the Code. Competitors must not use flags similar to these ones in any way whatsoever.
N. Any Driver who intends to leave the track, to return to the Servicing Park or to stop in the Repairs Area shall demonstrate his/her intention in due time and shall ensure that he/she may do so safely.
O. During the Competition and at the order of the Clerk of the Course or the Race Director, a Driver who breaches the Technical Regulations, except during the final lap, must stop in the Repairs Area and remedy the breach before re-joining the track.
P. When they participate in Free Practice (according to the regulations of the championships concerned) or Qualifying Practice, in the Qualifying Heats or the Races of the final phase, Drivers must at all times wear the full equipment defined under Article 3 of the Technical Regulations.
Q. Not applicable.
R. The Organiser undertakes to have on the track all safety devices provided for meetings in the Circuit Regulations, Part 2, from the beginning of Free Practice until the end of the Competition.
S. Not applicable.
25. KART SAFETY
Article 3.1 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
3.1) KART SAFETY Karts are only allowed to race if they are in a condition which meets the safety standards and if they comply with the Regulations. They must be designed and maintained in such a way as to allow the respect of the Regulations and as not to represent a danger for the Driver and other participants.
26. DRIVER’S SAFETY
Article 3.2 of the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations
3.2) EQUIPMENT SAFETY The Driver must wear:
* A helmet with an efficient and unbreakable protection for the eyes.
Helmets must comply with the following prescriptions (Appendix 2):
For Drivers under 15 years old:
- Snell-FIA CM (Snell-FIA CMS2016 and Snell-FIA CMR2016),
- Snell-FIA CMH (Snell-FIA CMS2007 and Snell-FIA CMR2007),
For Drivers over 15 years old:
- Snell Foundation K2005, SA2005, K2010, K2015, SA2010, SAH 2010 and SA 2015,
- FIA 8859-2015, FIA 8860-2004, FIA 8860-210, FIA 8860-2018 and FIA 8860-2018-ABP
- SFI Foundation Inc., Spec. SFI 31.1A and 31.2A,
- Snell-FIA CM (Snell-FIA CMS2016 and Snell-FIA CMR2016),
- Snell-FIA CMH (Snell-FIA CMS2007 and Snell-FIA CMR2007).
Any modification to the above list will be published in the CIK Bulletin. It must be noted that certain types of helmets must not be painted or carry adhesive material. In accordance with Appendix L to the International Sporting Code (Chapter III, Article 1.2), any addition of devices, whether aerodynamic or other, to helmets is forbidden if they have not been homologated with the helmet concerned.
* A pair of gloves covering the hands completely.
* Fabric overalls must have a «Level 2» homologation granted by the CIK-FIA bearing in a visible way the CIK-FIA homologation number. They must cover the whole body, legs and arms included. Overalls remain valid 5 years after their date of manufacturing and the homologation (i.e. the period during which they can be produced) is valid for 5 years.
* Leather overalls complying with the standards defined by the FIM are authorised. For events on long circuits, leather overalls are mandatory, complying with the FIM standards (motorbikes, 1.2 mm thickness), without an internal lining or, should there be one, only with a silk, cotton or Nomex internal lining.
* Overalls approved according to CIK-FIA Standard No. 2013-1, which are listed in “Homologated Overalls – Part 1”, will be accepted as from 01.01.2014.
* Boots must cover and protect the ankles.
* Wearing a scarf, a muffler or any other loose clothes at the level of the neck, even inside an overall, is strictly forbidden. Furthermore, long hair must be contained entirely in the helmet
27. BRIEFING
Drivers & Entrants Briefing is mandatory for all Drivers and Entrants, exact time will be stated on the timetable for the event and is mandatory for all Drivers and Entrants to attend. A further Drivers briefing may also be mandatory on Friday under the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. It is the Drivers / Entrants duty to enquire about any further Driver’s Briefing. This information will be posted on the official notice board and available at the Reception office. Drivers / Entrants not attending the briefing will be liable to incur a fine to be paid to the ASN sanctioning the event (EMSO), via the Stewards and according to the official fee indicated by the ASN in the supplementary regulations. Signing of the briefing attendance list is mandatory.