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1 Rule Changes from the Executive Issue # published Rule C9.3 TABLE OF PENALTIES K and K C9.3 TABLE OF PENALTIES K1.42 Push back nosecone noncompliance..1 and K Qualifying: loss of two fastest lap times in that session. Race: 5 seconds added to race time. NOTE: The imposition of the mandatory 5 second penalty, or loss of two fastest lap times in Qualifying, does not mean that further penalties won t be applied (via the normal judicial process) for breaches of driving and/or other behaviour rules. Should a competitor be found/proved to have intentionally replaced/readjusted a nosecone which is not installed correctly during competition including after the chequered flag was waved or on the In Grid, he/she will be excluded from the respective event. Nose cones, fitting kits and bars which have been tampered with will result in the respective competitor being excluded from the event. a) Endorsement for minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months. b) $500 fine. c) Referral to KartSport Zealand. New Section B Appendix One Schedule of Limits of Authority. Implementation: While there is general consensus that the push-back nose cones have helped improve driving standards, following feedback from competitors, guardians, Tech and Race Officials, the current 10 second time penalty for Junior and Senior classes is considered too harsh. 1

2 Rule D3.1.1 Club Day All new competitors start with a Club Day Licence which is valid for Club Day (Group F) competition only. New competitors will compete at the rear of the grid with a large black cross X only (no race number) on their rear number plate for a minimum of three events. The cross X may be removed (replaced with the kart number) and the respective grid position taken following the permission of a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Race Official. Section 1 (Flags) of the compulsory multi-choice questionnaire will be completed at this time and noted in the log book. Clarification. To align the rule with the recent change to Rule G1.7 (to improve visibility of the cross X for following competitors). Rule E4.1.1 Formula Junior Delete this Rule. Implementation: Immediate The class doesn t exist anymore at any level of event. Rotax Max Junior and Vortex ROK DVS Junior are separate classes. Rule N12.14 Rotax Max Piston and Ring N12.14 PISTON and RING: Original, coated, aluminium, cast piston with one piston ring. The piston has to show on the inside the cast wording "ELKO" and "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Machined areas are: Top end of piston, outside diameter, groove for the piston ring, bore for the piston pin, inside diameter at bottom end of piston and some pre-existing factory removal of flashing at the cut out of the piston skirt. All other surfaces are not machined and have cast surface. Original, magnetic, rectangular piston ring. Ring height: / mm Piston ring is marked either with "ROTAX ", "ROTAX " or ROTAX X. The piston ring is legal also if just parts of the marking are still visible. "Window" type piston as delivered in the early days of production is no longer legal to be used. Any mechanical treatment or rework of the piston is forbidden, Cleaning without changing the original surface is allowed (e.g. removal of carbon deposits). Clarification from Rotax. 2

3 Rule N14.14 Rotax Max Junior Piston and Ring N14.14 PISTON and RING: Original, coated, aluminium, cast piston with one piston ring. The piston has to show on the inside the cast wording "ELKO" and "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Machined areas are: Top end of piston, outside diameter, groove for the piston ring, bore for the piston pin, inside diameter at bottom end of piston and some pre-existing factory removal of flashing at the cut out of the piston skirt. All other surfaces are not machined and have cast surface. Original, magnetic, rectangular piston ring. Ring height: / mm Piston ring is marked either with "ROTAX ", "ROTAX " or ROTAX X. The piston ring is legal also if just parts of the marking are still visible. "Window" type piston as delivered in the early days of production is no longer legal to be used. Any mechanical treatment or rework of the piston is forbidden, Cleaning without changing the original surface is allowed (e.g. removal of carbon deposits). Clarification from Rotax. Rule N16.14 Rotax DD2 Piston and Ring N16.14 PISTON and RING: Original, coated, aluminium, cast piston with one piston ring. The piston has to show on the inside the cast wording "ELKO" and "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Machined areas are: Top end of piston, outside diameter, groove for the piston ring, bore for the piston pin, inside diameter at bottom end of piston and some pre-existing factory removal of flashing at the cut out of the piston skirt. All other surfaces are not machined and have cast surface. Original, magnetic, rectangular piston ring. Ring height: / mm Piston ring is marked either with "ROTAX ", "ROTAX " or ROTAX X. The piston ring is legal also if just parts of the marking are still visible. "Window" type piston as delivered in the early days of production is no longer legal to be used. Any mechanical treatment or rework of the piston is forbidden, Cleaning without changing the original surface is allowed (e.g. removal of carbon deposits). Clarification from Rotax. Rule P3 CIK TROPHY OF NEW ZEALAND P3 CIK TROPHY OF NEW ZEALAND P3.1 ALLOCATION: To be contested on an approved sprint circuit between (inclusive) the first weekend of November and prior to 4 clear weekends of the NZ Sprint Championships. The date requested must take into account previously approved NZ and Island SuperKart Championships. Applications to hold this event must be made to the KartSport New Zealand Executive by the date notified. The KartSport New Zealand Executive will determine the host club at the first Executive Meeting after the closing date. P3.2 TITLES: There will be three New Zealand titles. These will be the CIK Trophy of New Zealand Vortex ROK DVS Junior Champion, the CIK Trophy of New Zealand Vortex ROK DVS Champion and the CIK Trophy of New Zealand KZ2 Champion. The titles will be awarded to the winners in each class respectively. Minimum entry to contest each class will be 8. Minimum number of CIK Trophy of New Zealand classes: 1 of 3. 3

4 P3.3 SUPPORT CLASSES (Challenge Cup): There is provision to include support classes to the event programme. This will be at the discretion of the Competitions Manager. Classes can be selected from the following list: Cadet ROK, Vortex Mini ROK, 125cc Rotax Max Junior, 125cc Rotax Max Light,125cc Rotax Max Heavy, Rotax DD2 and KZ2 Masters. The Challenge Cup titles will be decided by: Time Trial: Qualifying Heats Pre-Final Final One 8 minute session. (See P3.4 below). 7 km + or - 0.5km. 3 Heats gridded fastest qualifier to the front. Points 0 points for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd etc. 11km + or - 0.5km. Gridded lowest points to the front. Points are dropped. 15km + or - 0.5km. Gridded from the results of Pre-Final with winner to the front etc. Competitor(s) eligible to start the Pre-Final but who were deemed DNS in the Pre-Final may start the Final. Grid position(s) for DNS competitor(s) for the Final will be behind all other competitors who started the Pre-Final (Refer P3.7 ref Exclusion) and in the same relative order as for the Pre-Final grid. The winner of the Final is the Challenge Cup provisional winner (subject to Technical Inspection and fuel and tyre testing if applicable). P3.4 THE CIK TROPHY NZ TITLES WILL BE DECIDED BY: Time Trial, 3 Qualifying Heats, Pre-Final, Final Time Trial: One 8-minute session. If not previously sealed/marked, competitor s tyres, chassis and engine(s) will be marked at the end of the Time Trial. Any kart which crosses the line of the Dummy Grid exit gate to the circuit will be deemed to have started the Time Trial. Karts must enter the Pit Shute from the track end in order to have this marking applied by Officials. No pitting or outside assistance (except for controlled outside assistance to Cadet and Junior Restricted Age Group class competitors who have spun out) is allowed during the Time Trials. The timing and length of Time Trial will be managed by the Official Timekeeper. The Time Trial period will begin when the first kart is recorded as having commenced its first timed lap. Karts which commence their final lap before the end of the 8 minute period will have their final lap recorded. Where the number of entries exceed the track limit the field will be divided into two equal sized groups (Group 1 and Group 2) for the Time Trial sessions. Groups will be established by placing the driver with the lowest race number on the confirmed numerical order entry list in Group 1, the second lowest in Group 2, the third lowest in Group 1, etc. Competitors using NZ, NI, SI, NS or other authorised lettered plates will be placed at the beginning of the confirmed entry list respectively. Competitors may only qualify in their respective Group Time Trial sessions. Changing Group is not permitted. The list of qualifiers will be established by combining the results of both Time Trials from each Group by seeding the Group with the fastest time on the odd numbered grids and the other Group on the even numbered grids, fastest to the front. For Ties see P3.8. Competitors are responsible for the secure attachment of transponders to their karts. Only times recorded using transponders will be permitted. Karts which start the Time Trials but do not complete a timed lap will be permitted to start from the rear of the field. If several karts fail to complete a timed lap their grid positions will be determined by drawing lots. Qualifying Heats 10 km + or - 0.5km 3 Heats gridded fastest qualifier to the front. Points 0 points for 1st, 2 points for 2nd, 3 points for 3rd etc. Pre-Final 18km + or - 0.5km. Gridded lowest points to the front. Points are dropped. Final 24km + or - 0.5km. Gridded from the results of Pre-Final with winner to the front etc. Competitor(s) eligible to start the Pre-Final but who were deemed DNS in the Pre-Final may start the Final. Grid position(s) for DNS competitor(s) for the Final will be behind all other competitors who started the Pre-Final (Refer P3.7 ref Exclusion) and in the same relative order as for the Pre-Final grid. The winner of the Final is the Championship provisional winner (subject to Technical Inspection and fuel and tyre testing if applicable). 4

5 P3.5 NON STARTER (DNS): Is any competitor who does not take the start of a race. Points will be number of confirmed entries plus 1. P3.6 FINISHER: (Rule J2.22) P3.7 EXCLUSION Time Trial Start the qualifying heats at the back of the grid. Heats Awarded number of confirmed entries +5. Pre-Final Start the Final from the back of the grid behind competitors deemed DNS in the Pre-Final. Final Excluded from the Event Classification. P3.8 TIE Time Trial Use 2nd time. If still equal, toss a coin. Heats Use qualifying time, if still equal use 2nd qualifying time, if still equal the driver who beat the other driver twice. Pre-Final Use qualifying time, if still equal use 2nd qualifying time, if still equal the driver who beat the other driver twice in the qualifying heats. Final Drivers are equal. P3.9 OVERSUBSCRIBED CLASSES: From qualifying, the field will be split up into A, B, C, D, etc. Fastest goes into A, 2nd fastest into B, 3rd fastest into C, 4th fastest into D, 5th fastest into A. The heats are then contested AvB, AvC, AvD, BvC, BvD, CvD. The highest group (A) has the pole side of the track in each heat. P3.10 ENTRY FEE CIK Trophy of NZ Classes: $ (incl GST) per class. Note: Entry Fee includes practice on the day immediately prior to the event. An Ambulance Fee, Security, Tyre and Fuel Testing Levy and Competitions Levy, if applicable, are in addition to this fee. Maximum trailer site for duration of event (6x4 m approx.) $36 (6x6 m approx.) $46 Challenge Cup Classes: Maximum of $ (incl GST) per class. Note: Entry Fee includes practice on the day immediately prior to the event. An Ambulance Fee, Security, Tyre and Fuel Testing Levy and Competitions Levy, if applicable, are in addition to this fee. Maximum trailer site for duration of event (6x4 m approx.) $36 (6x6 m approx.) $46 P3.11 CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES: The Early Closing Date for entries will be no later than 28 days prior to the first day of the event. The host Club may accept late entries at its discretion up until a minimum of 10 days prior to the first day of competition. However Rule Q2 and Q3 will be applied based on the entries received by the Early Closing Date. The host Club must publish, in the Entry Form, the last date and time that Late Entries will be accepted. P3.12 TROPHIES: KartSport New Zealand will be responsible for the perpetual Challenge Cups for the nominated support classes (Rule Q4) and perpetual trophies for 1st to 3rd for all three CIK Trophy of New Zealand classes. The host Club must provide keepsie trophies to at least 6th place and must incur a cost of 30% of the total entry fee. Proof may be requested. P3.13 FORMAT Track closed on the Monday-Thursday inclusive immediately preceding the event. Day 1 Track available for testing. PM: Distribution of control tyres, chassis seals and engine seals. Confirmation of entry and gear checks. Day 2 Random Scrutineering for all Classes Official Practice for CIK and Support Classes. Transponder must be fitted and working. Timing printouts must be posted Time Trials Qualifying Heats 1 and 2 Day 3 Qualifying Heat 3 Pre-Finals Finals. 5

6 P3.14 ELIGIBILITY: Only the following are permitted to enter: CIK Trophy classes: KartSport New Zealand Licence holders with a Tier 1 Sprint rating. Karting Australia Licence holders with a valid Trans Tasman Visa. A or B Karting Australia Sprint rating only. Holders of a CIK-FIA International Kart licence with a valid International Visa. International rating C-Junior, C-Restricted, A-Senior, B-Senior, C-Senior. Challenge Cup classes: KartSport New Zealand Licence holders with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Sprint rating. Karting Australia Licence holders with a valid Trans Tasman Visa. A or B Karting Australia Sprint rating only. Holders of a CIK-FIA International Kart licence with a valid International Visa. International rating C-Junior, C-Restricted, A-Senior, B-Senior, C-Senior. Implementation: Updated to enable event to be held over two days of competition (with one prior practice day) to save costs and enable easier hosting by Clubs (similar to other Championship events). Removes need for Tyre and Fuel Service Parks to also help save hosting costs. Rule R3.1 Convenor R3.1 CONVENOR: The organising club will appoint a person who will be the liaison between KartSport New Zealand and the organising club. (See Convenor Responsibility.) Inform the KartSport New Zealand Secretary well in advance of the person appointed. If this is a National or Island Championship event KartSport New Zealand reserve the right to decline the appointment. A Convenor must be accessible at all times (ie not racing). On all Permit forms the Convenor s name, address and phone numbers must be included. Convenors for hosted Championship events must have attended a KartSport New Zealand Convenor Training Seminar within the 48 months prior the event hosting application being accepted. Implementation: The current system of attending training seminars every two years for our current experienced Convenors is too frequent. The experienced Convenors can be updated with any changes to event hosting/running an event etc electronically without making them sit through a day-long seminar every two years. Note: new on-line training modules for Convenors are being investigated. Rule N10.24 Vortex Mini ROK Crankshaft Bearings N10.24 CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS: SNR (Type 6204G15C4) or KOYO (Type 6204MGC4 or 6204SGC4) or KOYO bearings marked C4 and 6204 are the only bearings allowed. The C4 marking must be visible. If the C4 marking faces the crankshaft seal the 6204 may not be visible on the outer bearing race but must be there if the bearing is removed. Clarification. To align the rule with the way the Koyo bearings are now being marked. 6

7 Rule V6 Vintage Age Groups Replace the respective Rules with the following: V6 Age Groups The following Age groups will strictly apply: V6.1 Midget: from age 6 years to under 11 years. Driving ex KartSport New Zealand Midget (Iron Horse powered) karts only. V6.2 Junior Restricted: Being drivers aged in the calendar year of their 9 th birthday and under 13 years. Driving single engine 100cc McCulloch powered karts or 100cc piston port powered single engined karts fitted with a Yamaha KT100 JR box muffler. V6.3 Junior: Being drivers aged in the calendar year of their 12 th birthday and under 16 years. Driving 100cc piston port powered single engined karts only. V6.4 Senior: Being drivers aged in the calendar year of their 15 th birthday and over. Implementation: Recommendation from Vintage Karting NZ to match upcoming Competition Age Group changes. Rule V8.1 Vintage Eligibility Replace the respective Rules with the following: V8.1 Eligibility V8.1.1 The final cut off for a Vintage chassis is that the make/model must have commenced manufacture prior to the 31st December V8.1.2 A Vintage chassis and its engine or engines must be verified for its respective Period on the Register administered by Vintage Karting NZ Inc. V8.1.3 It is the owner s responsibility to provide verification and to carry a Kart Identity Card (KID)/Log Book for engines and chassis respectively. V8.1.4 The final cut off for all engines is that the make/model must have commenced manufacture prior to the 31st December V8.1.5 Engines first produced after 31 December 1989 are only permitted to be run on Era5 karts. V8.1.6 Apart from a Nassau panel (front console) must not have any bodywork/plastic. Exception: For Era5 karts only, period correct side pods are optional. Implementation: Recommendations from Vintage Karting NZ. Rule V8.3 Vintage General Replace the respective Rules with the following: V8.3 General V8.3.1 All karts must be fitted with adequate chain guards, in particular, adequate finger protection on direct drive front sprockets. V8.3.2 All karts using glass fibre seats must have a large diameter washer fitted between the seat and any rear seat supports. V8.3.3 The maximum width of karts must remain as the kart was originally specified/relevant period maximum width rule and as noted on its Kart Identity Card (KID)/Log Book. Regardless of the previous sentence, width not to exceed 1400mm. 7

8 Implementation: V8.3.4 Brakes: Must be effective, foot operated and act on both rear wheels as a minimum. Brake rods must be a minimum of 5mm diameter steel rod, only fine thread permitted preferably not chromed. Or a minimum of 1.8mm diameter multi strand cables suitably clamped with cable clamps. Hydraulic brake lines must be flexible and all bolts securing brake parts must have lock nuts or selflocking nuts securing them. V8.3.5 All karts at all events must carry number plates. A front number/plate is to be fitted as a minimum requirement. A record of preferred numbers is being assembled by the Vintage karting NZ Club in order to prevent duplications but the same number on different colour plates will be allowed. V8.3.6 Chain Oilers are not permitted (Ref K1.13). V8.3.7 Overflow Containers are required (ref K1.23). Recommendations from Vintage Karting NZ. So that vintage karts can run to the respective width they originally ran at. Correction to Rule numbers. 8