2012 WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1 2012 WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Series Regulations Version: May 11 th Sanctionned by: Sponsored by:

2 Contents 1. The Event Sanctioning Event Organizer and Event Inquiries Series Schedule Sportsmanship Theme Camping and Accommodations Quiet Rule Series Officials Regulations and Precedence of Regulations Changes to Regulations Eligible Entries and License Requirements WCC Class structure Tires and oil regulation Championships and Events Awards Registration process Entry Fees per race day Paddock Spaces Practices prior to the event Competition Numbers for all Classes Rotax Micro MAX and Rotax Mini MAX gear ratio specifications: Restricted Areas Driver Briefings Qualifying Procedures Transponders Transponder Mounting Location Marking of Engine and Tires Re-starting Karts For Qualifying and Race sessions: Race Starts Procedure at the End of a Qualifying Session or Race Procedure at the End of Finals Official Notice Board Fuel Supply Series point system Podium Procedure Government taxes Page 2 of 15

3 1. The Event The series and events are organized by SRA Karting International inc. The coordinator of the series is Patrick Moreau. 2. Sanctioning The series is sanctioned by ASN Canada FIA. 3. Event Organizer and Event Inquiries SRA Karting International inc 270, Ludger-Rochon St-Roch-de-L Achigan, (Québec) Canada J0K 3H0 Tel: Fax: Series Schedule The series is a 3-round championship. Each round will present two complete race-day events. Round Date Track 1 May Chilliwack, B-C 2 July 6 8 Saskatoon, SK 3 August 3 5 Calgary, AB 5. Sportsmanship Theme Participants in the Western Canada Rotax Challenge shall conduct themselves according to the highest standards of behaviour and sportsmanship, particularly in relations with other competitors, officials, sponsors and their products, and in manner that shall not be prejudicial to the reputation of the WCC, ASN, promoters, sponsors, organizers, or to karting sport in general. Sportsmanship means any person s conduct and behaviour while participating in a sport. Examples are fairness, respect for one s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing. Failure to do so may result in penalties. Entrants or drivers are at all times responsible for the conduct of their crewmembers and guests. A violation of these Regulations committed by an entrant, driver, crewmember or guest may be directly chargeable to the entrant or driver and result in penalties that may ultimately affect the outcome of the competition. 6. Camping and Accommodations See event Supplementary regulations. 7. Quiet Rule Quiet rule is in force for all classes as per ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1, Regulation 13.2 for every event. Page 3 of 15

4 8. Series Officials Registrar: Kim Veillette Timing & Scoring: Kim Veillette Chief Steward: Steen Carstensen Technical inspector: Brian Campbell Race Director: George Rickman Event Coordinator: Patrick Moreau 9. Regulations and Precedence of Regulations The event will be run in accordance with the 2012 ASN Canada FIA Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1 Sporting Regulations and Book 2 Technical Regulations (available at Rotax Max Challenge Regulations (RMC - available at and ASN Briggs & Stratton LO206 regulations. The Regulations shall be as follows (in order of precedence): a) 2012 ASN Canada FIA Canadian Karting Regulations. b) ASN Bulletins. c) ASN issued Rotax Max Challenge Regulations and bulletins. d) These Series Regulations. e) Supplementary regulation of the event. f) Official Bulletins issued before and at the event. g) Instructions from approved Officials. Any claim of lack of knowledge of the Regulations will not be entertained. 10. Changes to Regulations These supplementary regulations can only be amended or changed by the Western Canada Championship Organizers and by the Event Steward as necessary. The Schedule of track sessions and races may be adjusted by the event organizers and officials. 11. Eligible Entries and License Requirements a) Residents of Canada Canadian residents must be members in good standing of any ASN Canada FIA affiliated kart club. They may enter any WCC Class provided they possess the appropriate ASN National Grade license, their kart meets the appropriate technical requirements, and the driver meets the entry qualifications for their particular class. b) Residents of the USA must possess a current and valid licence/membership issued only by the World Karting Association. c) Foreign Drivers. Foreign drivers are non-canadian and non USA drivers and must possess a current and valid International Licence issued by the ASN of their home country. In addition, the driver must present a Letter of Permission issued by the ASN of their home country authorizing them to compete. Page 4 of 15

5 Competitors who are foreign licence-holders will not be eligible to score points in the classification of the WCC championship. The allocation of points in the ranking of the WCC championship will be done without taking the competing foreign licence holder into account. d) Registration At the event, registration fees must be paid by cash or credit card only. Online registration is payable by credit card or Paypal. e) Participant Info. All participants and crew members must read and sign a waiver form. For minor participants, a parent or guardian must also sign the waiver form. No participant will be allowed to practice on Friday until they have registered for the event. f) Upon completion of all paperwork and the payment of all fees, participants will be issued documentation and passes. Lost passes for drivers and mechanics may be replaced for a fee of $ WCC Class structure Class Grade Age Rotax DD2 Nat. B 15 th birthday during the current calendar year Rotax DD2 Masters Nat. B 32 nd birthday during the current calendar year Rotax MAX Nat. B 15 th birthday during the current calendar year Rotax MAX Masters Nat. B 32 nd birthday during the current calendar year Rotax MAX Junior Nat. C+ 13 th birthday during the current calendar year, 17 th birthday after December 31 st of the current calendar year Engine Rules Weight Kg. Weight * Lbs. RMC RMC RMC RMC RMC Rotax Mini-MAX Nat. C 10 to 13 years old RMC Rotax Micro-MAX Nat. E 8 to 10 years old RMC Briggs & Stratton Senior Briggs & Stratton Junior 1 Briggs & Stratton Junior 2 Club 15 th birthday during the current calendar year Club Club 8 years to 13th birthday after December 31st of the current calendar year 12 years to 16th birthday after December 31st of the current calendar year * Weights to be measured at an event in either kg or lbs, not both. 13. Tires and oil regulation B&S LO206 B&S LO206 B&S LO a) Slick tires All participants of the 2012 WCC are required to purchase one (1) set of slick race tires from the WCC organization per round which will be sold at the regular retail price. All tires will be branded, manually and/or electronically. Tires will be available for pick up according to the specific schedule of each round. Tire vouchers will be sold at registration for each of the three rounds. Rotax DD2, Rotax DD2 Masters, Rotax MAX, Rotax MAX Masters & Rotax MAX Junior: One set of slick and one set of wet tires are allowed per classes, per day. Page 5 of 15

6 Rotax Mini-MAX, Rotax Micro-MAX & Briggs & Stratton classes: One set of slick per weekend. Even if they have to buy one set of tires, participants may use new or used slick tires. b) Rain tires Participants must provide their own rain tires. All classes: one set of rain tires per day. The quantity of wet tires may be adjusted from the event officials bulletin depending on weather and track conditions. c) Tire and oil specification per classes: Class Type Tire Make Model Front Size Rear Size Oil Rotax DD2 Rotax DD2 Masters Rotax Max Senior Rotax MAX Masters Rotax Max Junior Rotax Mini-Max Rotax Micro-Max Briggs & Stratton Senior Briggs & Stratton Junior 1 & Junior 2 Dry MOJO D3 CIK 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D3 CIK 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D2 CIK 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D2 CIK 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D2 CIK 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D1 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D2 10x x XPS Rain MOJO W2 CIK 10x x Karttech Dry MOJO D1 10x x As per ASN Rain Open.. Regs Dry MOJO D1 10x x As per ASN Rain Open Regs 14. Championships and Events Awards Event Awards At every race day, the first, second and third place finishers in the final race of each class will receive trophies. Championships Awards The top three finishers in the 2012 WCC General Standing Points will receive will receive trophies. The Champion in the Rotax DD2, Rotax MAX and Rotax MAX Junior will receive an invitation to race at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals, which will take place in Portugal from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 st 2012 Page 6 of 15

7 The Champion in the Rotax Mini-Max class will be invited to participate at the 2012 ASN Canada-FIA National Championships, which will take place in Mont-Tremblant, Québec, August th Entry fees for that event and a purse of $2000 will be included in the prize. Rotax Mini-Max Champion will have 48 hours to accept or decline the invitation. If he declines the invitation, the invitation will be passed on the runner-up. 15. Registration process Registration will be done online. Online registration will close one week prior the event. Inside one week from the event, late registration can be done onsite with a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25). Event Closing of online registration Closing of late registration (onsite) Chilliwack May 11 th, 5 pm (Eastern time) May 18 th, 12 pm (local time) Saskatoon June 29 th, 5 pm (Eastern time) July 6 th, 12 pm (local time) Calgary July 27 th, 5 pm (Eastern time) August 3 rd, 12 pm (local time) No entry will be accepted after the closing of the registration. Only under extraordinary circumstances, the event Steward at his sole discretion, may review an individual situation and make an exception. Every participant admitted to the racetrack site must first stop at the Registration location. All participants and crew members must read and sign a waiver form. Minor Participants, unaccompanied by parents or guardians must produce a fully completed copy of the ASN annual Parental Consent Waiver. Forms are available at Minor Participants, accompanied by parents or guardians must sign a Parental Consent. Canada Age of Majority by Province Province Age Province Age Alberta 18 Nova Scotia 19 British Columbia 19 Ontario 18 Manitoba 18 Prince Edward Island 18 New Brunswick 19 Québec 19 Newfoundland 19 Saskatchewan 18 Upon completion of all paperwork and the payment of all fees, participants will be issued documentation and passes. Lost passes for drivers and crew members may be replaced for a fee of $ Passes must be displayed at all times. Failure to wear or display the pass may result in refusal of entry. At Registration, each participant must submit a fully completed Pre-Technical Inspection Self-Declaration form. Registration will issue the appropriate kart sticker only after the payment of event fees and completion of all required paperwork. Drivers found on the track without having completed the approved Pre-Technical Inspection Self- Declaration form are subject to penalty. All karts must bear the appropriate kart sticker before entering the track. Page 7 of 15

8 It is the competitor s responsibility to ensure that their kart meets the technical requirements for their class throughout the entire race event. Any kart or driver s racing equipment is subject to Technical Inspection at any time during the event. 16. Entry Fees per race day Rotax DD2, DD2 Masters, Rotax MAX, Rotax MAX Masters & Rotax MAX Junior $ Rotax Mini-Max, Rotax Micro-Max, Briggs & Stratton Senior & Junior $ A rebate of ten percent (10%) will be given for a competitor registering for all races prior May 11 th at 5 pm (Eastern time). In the case of a competitor register in advance for the whole series cannot race in one or several races because of an injury, written medical confirmation may be required, he will receive a reimbursement for the events he cannot participate, less fifteen (15%) percent for administration fees. A rebate of twenty dollars per race will be given for the same competitor registering in a second class. This rebate cannot be added to the complete series registration rebate. If a driver register for the whole series, he will receive the ten percent 10% discount only on the first class entry. The rebate of 20$ only will apply for the other entries. 17. Paddock Spaces Paddock space is included in the Entry fees. Competitors must indicate in the registration form the dimension of his equipment or indicate if he will be place under someone else tent. See event Supplementary regulations for event specific details. The competitor is responsible for the cleanliness of their paddock area, which includes picking up all waste and placing in the containers provided. Any person who does not respect these rules is subject to penalty. The competitor must dispose of waste according to environmental regulations (paper, food, oil, gas, chemical products). 18. Practices prior to the event Competitors are not allowed to practice from Monday to Wednesday the week of the event. Hosting club may allow and control practice on the Thursday. If so, schedule and practice fees will be announced by the club. On Friday, the WCC will offer optional controlled practices, with at least one timed practice in the afternoon. Competitors going on track during timed practice must have their transponder installed on their kart. Failure to install the transponder on the kart will result on a fine of $20 for the competitor payable before the Saturday morning warm-up. Friday practice fees: 19. Competition Numbers for all Classes From 9 to 5 pm $50.00 From 1:30 pm to 5 pm $35.00 All karts must have a unique number of three digits made up of numerals only except Rotax Micro MAX. Kart Racing numbers are issued only by ASN Canada FIA and are part of the National licencing application. Only kart racing numbers issued and/or authorized by ASN are to be used. The first digit in each three-digit number must correspond to the table below. No letters are allowed. Page 8 of 15

9 Rotax Micro-Max 00 Rotax MAX Junior 200 Rotax DD2 400 Briggs & Stratton Jr 600 Rotax Mini-Max 100 Rotax MAX 300 Rotax DD2 Masters 500 Briggs & Stratton Sr 700 * National competitor number reserved from ASN Canada-FIA prevails if two competitors have the same number. 20. Rotax Micro MAX and Rotax Mini MAX gear ratio specifications: The following gear ratio specifications are mandatory: Rotax Micro MAX : Front sprocket: 14 - Rear sprocket: 73 Rotax Mini MAX : Front sprocket: 13 - Rear sprocket: 82 Supplementary regulations of the event or an event bulletin may specify different gear ratios. 21. Restricted Areas The racetrack infield, the perimeter of the track, the Pit Lane, Pre-Grid, Grid, Scale Area and Technical Inspection areas are restricted areas. Access to the Grid and Pit Lane is available only to participants when their class is running. One crew member with a Mechanic s Pass is allowed on the Grid with each entry. A Hot Pit will not be used during qualification sessions or races. Holders of Passes including team members and guests are entitled free access to the paddock and spectator areas only. 22. Driver Briefings Drivers must attend the driver briefing on any day when they will be on the racetrack. Drivers not attending the drivers meeting are subject to a penalty. See event Supplementary regulations for schedule. 23. Qualifying Procedures ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1, Regulation Qualifying for a Race. For qualifying sessions, drivers will enter the track from pre-grid only on a first-come, first-served basis. A driver can join their designated qualifying session at any time prior to the checkered flag. Drivers must exit the track only through the designated weighing area. A driver may not leave the track and enter the pits, paddock or grid and return during a qualifying session. If a driver stops for any reason during a qualifying session the driver will be allowed one attempt to try and start again with or without assistance from race officials. A driver may not receive assistance from anyone other than an official of the event. The grids will be drawn up in accordance with the fastest time achieved by each Driver, taking into account the Qualifying session. Should one or several competitors achieve the same time, the tie will be settled on the basis of their second best time and, if necessary, their third best time and so on. Page 9 of 15

10 If a class reaches the twenty (20) entries, the qualifying session will be split into two groups: even and odd numbers. Officials will toss a coin to decide which group will qualify first. If there are still 2 qualifying groups on Sunday, the second group that qualified on Saturday will qualify first on Sunday. If there are two qualifying groups and if the fastest time achieved in the slower group is more than 101% of the fastest time achieved in the faster group, qualifying order will be: 1st place goes to the fastest time of the 1st group (fastest time overall), 2nd place to the fastest time of the 2nd group, 3rd place to the 2nd fastest time of the 1 st group, 4th place to the 2nd fastest time of the 2nd group, 5th place to the 3rd fastest time of the 1 st group, and so on. 24. Transponders Competitors must provide their own AMB compatible transponder. Drivers who have their own AMB compatible transponders must register them on the entry form or at the time of event registration. If a competitor doesn t have an AMB transponder or don t have a functional transponder, he can rent one from the organizers for the price of twenty dollars ($20) per race day and must leave their racing licence as security deposit. Loss or damage to a transponder provided by the event organizers will incur a cost of $ to the driver payable at the end of the day. 25. Transponder Mounting Location The competitor is responsible for securing the scoring transponder to the kart to prevent loss of the transponder. Failure to install, or failure to install the transponder according to the following specification, will result as a DID NOT START result for the competitor. The transponder must be mounted on the centre of the rear of the driver seat. The location must be 25 cm +/- 5 cm from ground level. Minor offset from the centre of the seat is permitted. Nothing must be install between the transponder and the ground (perpendicular line) to avoid signal blocking (absolutely no battery, no lead). Page 10 of 15

11 26. Marking of Engine and Tires Engines and tires will be marked either before or after qualification sessions. Marking can be done manually or by way of electronic registration. It is the driver s responsibility to be sure that their engine and tires are marked before leaving the Scale Area. 27. Re-starting Karts ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1, Regulations Re-starting Karts. Should a kart stop on the racetrack whether the engine is running or not, and there is no perceived imminent danger, the driver may attempt to restart the kart without assistance other than from officials. The officials may provide assistance but are not obliged to do so. Should a kart stop on the racetrack, whether the engine is running or not, the officials may order the kart to be removed immediately for safety reasons. Once ordered removed, a kart may not rejoin the track session. In the opinion of the officials, should attempts to restart appear to be unsuccessful or are taking too much time, or possibly endangering the driver or others, the kart is to be removed from the track when the driver is instructed to do so by the officials. 28. For Qualifying and Race sessions: If during a qualifying session or race a kart is taken to the pit or paddock area, it is not permitted to rejoin the track unless the supplementary regulations for the event state otherwise. Failure to follow the regulations above and/or instructions from the officials may result in penalties including loss of times, exclusion and additional penalties. The regulations above are not subject to protest or appeal. 29. Race Starts a) The Starting Grid: A Yellow Line shall be painted 25 m prior to the Start Line. This Yellow Line will also be indicated by soft cones (1 cone on each side of the track). This is the Acceleration Line. Approaching the starting area, there will be two 2-metre wide starting lanes. From the yellow line to the start line, the two starting lanes will be separated by three soft cones placed by the officials during the second formation lap. The cones will be removed after the start. b) The Start Procedure: There will be a marked Formation Line on the racetrack. Typically the Formation Line shall be located no less than 2 corners prior to the starting area. The Formation Line shall be additionally marked by two soft cones at the edge of the track. There will be two laps prior to the start of a race. On the first lap, drivers maintain their starting grid order. Drivers that become out of position on the track are allowed to regain their position only prior to reaching the Formation Line on the second lap. Page 11 of 15

12 From the start of the second lap, the Starter and all marshal stations will display a yellow flag. No passing is allowed unless a driver is regaining position prior to reaching the Formation Line on the second lap. Karts must slow down after crossing the Finish Line at the completion of the first formation lap. The two front drivers are responsible for reducing the pace of the field during the second formation lap. Karts should be formed in rows of two and traveling at a slow constant pace prior to reaching the Formation Line during the second formation lap. Failure to do so may result in penalties to one or both of the two front drivers. From the Formation Line to the start area, the two front drivers are responsible to maintain a reduced and constant speed and to maintain grid formation. Drivers may not accelerate until passing the yellow Acceleration Line. Drivers must maintain position in their own lane for the start and are not allowed to pass until they have crossed the Start Line. A Driver who fails to maintain the speed of the pack during the approach to the Start Line is liable to be sanctioned by the Stewards, to a maximum penalty of 10 seconds. A driver exceeding the limits of their marked lane prior to the Start Line is liable to a time penalty by the Stewards. A driver will receive a 3 second penalty for partly crossing the lanes and a 10 second penalty for completely leaving their lane. c) The Start Signal: If the formation is satisfactory, the Start Signal will be given by switching off the Red Lights or the display of a Green Flag. If the Starter is not satisfied with the procedure, a Yellow Light or Yellow Flag will be displayed by the Starter and all marshal stations will display a Yellow Flag. d) Restart: If the formation is not satisfactory, one more lap will be completed. Drivers will reform by the Formation Line and again the two front drivers are responsible to maintain a reduced and constant speed and maintain grid formation. e) Race Stoppage Due to Unsatisfactory Start: Should the Starter be unable to start a race because of the behaviour of the drivers, the Race Director may display a Red Flag. Drivers must slow down immediately and proceed to the Start Line, come to a complete stop in grid position, and await instructions from the Officials. f) Starting Penalties: One false or jump start may be allowed. Any additional false or jump start will subject the violators to a maximum penalty of 20 seconds. A jump start exists when a kart is more than about ½ its length ahead of the kart on the same starting row. (The kart that is ahead may not have jumped the start). Starting violation time penalties are added to the competitors finishing time. Start procedure penalties are not subject to protest or appeal. Page 12 of 15

13 g) Starting Grid Marking: 30. Procedure at the End of a Qualifying Session or Race ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1, Regulation Procedure At The End of a Qualifying Session or Race. 31. Procedure at the End of Finals ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 2, Regulation 6. POST-RACE TECHNICAL INSPECTION. The winner of the Final will do one victory lap with a Checkered Flag. The top five (5) finishers in each Final race in each class will proceed to the Parc Fermé and remain there until released by Technical Officials. Technical officials may conduct random technical inspection of equipment at any moment during an event. 32. Official Notice Board See Event Supplementary Regulations. 33. Fuel Supply See Event Supplementary Regulations. 34. Series point system Point system for all classes will be the as per sec Canadian points system of the 2012 Sporting RMC Regulations: Page 13 of 15

14 Pre-Final Points Pos Pts Pos Pts Final Points Pos Pts Pos Pts Pos Pts Pos Pts For the final WCC point standings, the top 5 race day results will count for final results. One joker will be dropped. A joker is the removal of the worst combined race-day results (pre-final and final race). A driver who receives a penalty of exclusion from the results of a race or being disqualified may not drop that result for championship scoring. Exception: exclusion for being underweight. The joker may not be used for the final race event, except if the competitor raced in this final event. Page 14 of 15

15 35. Podium Procedure ASN Canadian Karting Regulations Book 1, Regulations Podium Dress Code. The top three finishers in each Final race in each class are required to participate in the podium ceremony. Drivers who achieve a podium finish must wear their driver suit to the award ceremony and bring their helmet. The suit must be worn as designed, and not tied around the waist. Event sponsor caps must be worn if required by the event organizers and provided by them in addition to normal racing attire. Driver s not wearing their driver suit or not attending the podium or award ceremony may be subject to penalty, including monetary fines, loss of awards, loss of points or exclusion unless prior notice is given to an event official or the event organizer that they are unable to attend. 36. Government taxes All fees includes in this documents will subject to government taxes (ex. G.S.T., P.S.T, H.S.T., environment taxes, etc) which will be added when apply. Page 15 of 15