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As we prepare for our 14th Season of KART RACING at SEMO RACEWAY, we continue striving to
provide a safe and friendly facility to promote KART Racing and to provide a family oriented
atmosphere where youngsters and adults alike can enjoy the sport of racing. Safety is our top
priority. Enjoy the sport, have fun, be safe, and respect your fellow competitors.
PLEASE NOTE: SOME CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE 2010 SEASON. PLEASE READ RULES FOR
THESE CHANGES!! Pay close attention to tech changes, Everyone needs to read and understand
the rules (this goes for their crew also) because the rules will be enforced. Protest section as well
as some new info for the Clone Classes!
The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events and to establish acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the
condition of all events. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of,
or compliance with, these rules and/or regulations. They are strictly intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants,
spectators, or others.
As with any set of rules or guidelines, the Management reserves the right to add, amend, suspend,
or adjust any rule or procedure which they deem necessary to aid in the production of racing. This
will be done primarily for the purpose of maintaining safety and fair competition for all. The
omission of any rule or guideline does not authorize any participant to assume legality. It is better
to get clarification of a rule rather than be disqualified for assuming.
Thanks to all of you for your past and present patronage and efforts made on behalf of Semo
Raceway. We look forward to the racing season with enthusiasm and great hope for a wonderful
year of racing and welcoming all of you back.
Good Luck to all for the 2010 season.
Rob & Susan Cooksey
Mailing address:
2031 State Hwy AA
Matthews Mo 63867
Phone: 573-471-4060
Email: srcooksey99@socket.net
provide a safe and friendly facility to promote KART Racing and to provide a family oriented
atmosphere where youngsters and adults alike can enjoy the sport of racing. Safety is our top
priority. Enjoy the sport, have fun, be safe, and respect your fellow competitors.
PLEASE NOTE: SOME CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE 2010 SEASON. PLEASE READ RULES FOR
THESE CHANGES!! Pay close attention to tech changes, Everyone needs to read and understand
the rules (this goes for their crew also) because the rules will be enforced. Protest section as well
as some new info for the Clone Classes!
The rules and regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing
events and to establish acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the
condition of all events. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of,
or compliance with, these rules and/or regulations. They are strictly intended as a guide for the
conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants,
spectators, or others.
As with any set of rules or guidelines, the Management reserves the right to add, amend, suspend,
or adjust any rule or procedure which they deem necessary to aid in the production of racing. This
will be done primarily for the purpose of maintaining safety and fair competition for all. The
omission of any rule or guideline does not authorize any participant to assume legality. It is better
to get clarification of a rule rather than be disqualified for assuming.
Thanks to all of you for your past and present patronage and efforts made on behalf of Semo
Raceway. We look forward to the racing season with enthusiasm and great hope for a wonderful
year of racing and welcoming all of you back.
Good Luck to all for the 2010 season.
Rob & Susan Cooksey
Mailing address:
2031 State Hwy AA
Matthews Mo 63867
Phone: 573-471-4060
Email: srcooksey99@socket.net
General Track Rules: Applies to all Classes
Welcome to Semo Raceway!!! Please familiarize yourself with the following information:
RELEASE:
Every person, participant, crewmember, must sign & print your name clearly on “Release of Liability and
Indemnity Agreement” upon entering the premises. All drivers are required to sign 2ND Release Form upon
paying entry fee and entering to race.
MINOR’S RELEASE FORM:
Parents of minors who wish to race must fill out a Minor’s Release form in Registration Tower. This form will be
good for the current racing season. Any racer 18 yrs and under must have this form completed by parent prior
to racing.
AGE:
A driver’s actual age as of January 1, 2010 shall establish “competition age” for that entire calendar year.
HOT LAPS:
There will be at least 1 hot lap session for each class. It is the responsibility of the DRIVER to be on time and
staged with your respective class for the practice session. Practice for late entries will be at the discretion of
the officials. Practice during intermission is not allowed.
RACE LINE-UP:
It is the responsibility of the driver to be in the grid, race ready, when his or her class is called. There will be no
waiting on the grid. If you are unable to come out with your class, and later get your kart started, you may join
the class in your earned position, UNLESS THE GROUP IS IN POSITION TO TAKE THE GREEN FLAG, THEN
YOU MUST FALL IN THE REAR OF KARTS TO RACE. If you race in more than one class, inform the grid
official so he may hold the other drivers for a reasonable time for you to get in line. Race Line-up will be posted
on board close to grid entrance. In case of 2 heats, if you miss your heat, you will not be allowed to race in next
heat. You will receive last place in your designated heat.
WRIST BANDS:
All drivers will receive a wristband upon signing up to race. You must have this band on before you will be
allowed to hot lap. You must be entered to race to hot lap.
COMPUTERIZED SCORING:
All Racers will qualify by Computerized scoring device for line-up position for the heat race. Your finishing
position in the heat will determine your line-up position in feature race. This will be done on karts with an ankle
bracelet holding transponder. Karts will not have to have an individual holder on kart. You must pick up your
designated transponder in the grid when you line up. You must remove transponder at scales and give to
Scale Official. Anyone not picking up their transponder prior to going onto track will receive a NO SCORE.
LATE ENTRIES:
Late entries will not qualify but will automatically start in rear for heat race.
QUALIFYING:
KARTS: All karters must qualify within your designated group. Line-up for qualifying will be posted.
Qualifying will be done in groups, will run 5 laps, with fastest lap being your qualifying time. Qualifying time will
determine line-up in Heat race. Number of cars in group will be determined by age of class and experience of
drivers..
CHANGES & REFUNDS:
There will be no changes after books close and no refunds after hot lap sessions.
Welcome to Semo Raceway!!! Please familiarize yourself with the following information:
RELEASE:
Every person, participant, crewmember, must sign & print your name clearly on “Release of Liability and
Indemnity Agreement” upon entering the premises. All drivers are required to sign 2ND Release Form upon
paying entry fee and entering to race.
MINOR’S RELEASE FORM:
Parents of minors who wish to race must fill out a Minor’s Release form in Registration Tower. This form will be
good for the current racing season. Any racer 18 yrs and under must have this form completed by parent prior
to racing.
AGE:
A driver’s actual age as of January 1, 2010 shall establish “competition age” for that entire calendar year.
HOT LAPS:
There will be at least 1 hot lap session for each class. It is the responsibility of the DRIVER to be on time and
staged with your respective class for the practice session. Practice for late entries will be at the discretion of
the officials. Practice during intermission is not allowed.
RACE LINE-UP:
It is the responsibility of the driver to be in the grid, race ready, when his or her class is called. There will be no
waiting on the grid. If you are unable to come out with your class, and later get your kart started, you may join
the class in your earned position, UNLESS THE GROUP IS IN POSITION TO TAKE THE GREEN FLAG, THEN
YOU MUST FALL IN THE REAR OF KARTS TO RACE. If you race in more than one class, inform the grid
official so he may hold the other drivers for a reasonable time for you to get in line. Race Line-up will be posted
on board close to grid entrance. In case of 2 heats, if you miss your heat, you will not be allowed to race in next
heat. You will receive last place in your designated heat.
WRIST BANDS:
All drivers will receive a wristband upon signing up to race. You must have this band on before you will be
allowed to hot lap. You must be entered to race to hot lap.
COMPUTERIZED SCORING:
All Racers will qualify by Computerized scoring device for line-up position for the heat race. Your finishing
position in the heat will determine your line-up position in feature race. This will be done on karts with an ankle
bracelet holding transponder. Karts will not have to have an individual holder on kart. You must pick up your
designated transponder in the grid when you line up. You must remove transponder at scales and give to
Scale Official. Anyone not picking up their transponder prior to going onto track will receive a NO SCORE.
LATE ENTRIES:
Late entries will not qualify but will automatically start in rear for heat race.
QUALIFYING:
KARTS: All karters must qualify within your designated group. Line-up for qualifying will be posted.
Qualifying will be done in groups, will run 5 laps, with fastest lap being your qualifying time. Qualifying time will
determine line-up in Heat race. Number of cars in group will be determined by age of class and experience of
drivers..
CHANGES & REFUNDS:
There will be no changes after books close and no refunds after hot lap sessions.
FIRE EXTINQUISHERS: ( NEW FOR 2010)
Each Pit MUST HAVE IN POSSESSION A FULLY OPERATIONAL FIRE EXTINQUISHER. 2.5 LBS MIN.
MOTORS:
WKA Motor rules will apply. All racers are encouraged to obtain a WKA Tech Manual and to learn the rules.
You may obtain a manual by calling 1-800-262-0555 (American Power Sports) or by calling the WKA Office at
704-455-1606.
PAINTED AREAS ON MOTOR:
Bolts will be painted on motors by Tech Official. At least one carb bolt, one head bolt, and any other bolt
determined by Tech Official to be critical to insure fairness. The air filter adaptor will also be painted and is a
non-removable tech item following qualifying. You cannot remove a painted bolt without first notifying the tech
official. A painted bolt that has been removed is subject to immediate disqualification.
CHANGING OF MOTORS:
If you change motors or change any part that requires removing the surface of the painted area, you must first
notify tech official and any changes must be done in his presence. If a motor is changed, that motor will be held
in impound till the races and tech are completed. By notifying the tech official prior to your changes, you will be
allowed to race starting in the rear of line-up.
COLORED CIRCLES:
Upon entering to race, you will receive a colored circle to place on your kart designating your particular class.
Please place this on the nose of your kart. If circle comes off, please request another one in Registration
Office. You will not be allowed to hot lap or qualify without this circle being on your kart.
LAPS:
Adult Classes: 15 & Up-Heat races will be 10 laps and feature races will be 15 laps.
Jr. Classes: All Jr. Classes will be 8 lap heats, and 12 lap features. (Note: Yard Karts & Jr. Sportsman Champ
Novice class Laps will be 6 laps in heat, 10 laps in feature). Laps may be reduced if less than 4 entries. A
time limit may be imposed on any race at the discretion of the race officials.
OFFICIAL RACE:
Race is OFFICIAL after one completed lap. The event is OFFICIAL after completion of heat and/or qualifying.
NUMBER OF KARTS IN RACE:
20 karts may start the feature race. At the official’s discretion, the number of karts to start may be adjusted
depending on track conditions and the level of skill of drivers. Please note: If sufficient entries warrant, we may
run two qualifying heats to fill feature. Heat 1 will determine the inside row, and Heat 2 will determine outside
row. If over 20 entries, a consolation race will be run with top 8 from each heat guaranteed and a consolation
race to determine final 4 transfer spots. This will be at the discretion of race officials only.
SCALES & WEIGHING:
All karts are required to go directly to scales after qualifying, heat race, and feature race. If you fail to cross
scales, we will assume you are light and penalize as follows: If you are light after qualifying or heats, you will
start in rear. If you are light after feature, you will be DQ’d. You must also remove transponder and give to
Scale Official.
Only ONE CREW MEMBER may assist with any kart on exit grid and scales. Verbal or physical abuse of any
driver or crew member in the weighing area will not be tolerated. Any action witnessed by track officials to be
unsportsmanlike will be dealt with and penalties will be applied
Each Pit MUST HAVE IN POSSESSION A FULLY OPERATIONAL FIRE EXTINQUISHER. 2.5 LBS MIN.
MOTORS:
WKA Motor rules will apply. All racers are encouraged to obtain a WKA Tech Manual and to learn the rules.
You may obtain a manual by calling 1-800-262-0555 (American Power Sports) or by calling the WKA Office at
704-455-1606.
PAINTED AREAS ON MOTOR:
Bolts will be painted on motors by Tech Official. At least one carb bolt, one head bolt, and any other bolt
determined by Tech Official to be critical to insure fairness. The air filter adaptor will also be painted and is a
non-removable tech item following qualifying. You cannot remove a painted bolt without first notifying the tech
official. A painted bolt that has been removed is subject to immediate disqualification.
CHANGING OF MOTORS:
If you change motors or change any part that requires removing the surface of the painted area, you must first
notify tech official and any changes must be done in his presence. If a motor is changed, that motor will be held
in impound till the races and tech are completed. By notifying the tech official prior to your changes, you will be
allowed to race starting in the rear of line-up.
COLORED CIRCLES:
Upon entering to race, you will receive a colored circle to place on your kart designating your particular class.
Please place this on the nose of your kart. If circle comes off, please request another one in Registration
Office. You will not be allowed to hot lap or qualify without this circle being on your kart.
LAPS:
Adult Classes: 15 & Up-Heat races will be 10 laps and feature races will be 15 laps.
Jr. Classes: All Jr. Classes will be 8 lap heats, and 12 lap features. (Note: Yard Karts & Jr. Sportsman Champ
Novice class Laps will be 6 laps in heat, 10 laps in feature). Laps may be reduced if less than 4 entries. A
time limit may be imposed on any race at the discretion of the race officials.
OFFICIAL RACE:
Race is OFFICIAL after one completed lap. The event is OFFICIAL after completion of heat and/or qualifying.
NUMBER OF KARTS IN RACE:
20 karts may start the feature race. At the official’s discretion, the number of karts to start may be adjusted
depending on track conditions and the level of skill of drivers. Please note: If sufficient entries warrant, we may
run two qualifying heats to fill feature. Heat 1 will determine the inside row, and Heat 2 will determine outside
row. If over 20 entries, a consolation race will be run with top 8 from each heat guaranteed and a consolation
race to determine final 4 transfer spots. This will be at the discretion of race officials only.
SCALES & WEIGHING:
All karts are required to go directly to scales after qualifying, heat race, and feature race. If you fail to cross
scales, we will assume you are light and penalize as follows: If you are light after qualifying or heats, you will
start in rear. If you are light after feature, you will be DQ’d. You must also remove transponder and give to
Scale Official.
Only ONE CREW MEMBER may assist with any kart on exit grid and scales. Verbal or physical abuse of any
driver or crew member in the weighing area will not be tolerated. Any action witnessed by track officials to be
unsportsmanlike will be dealt with and penalties will be applied
WEIGHTS:
All weights must be securely bolted to the kart frame. IT MUST BE double bolted or pinned to insure safety in
competition. ANY WEIGHT ATTACHED TO KART MUST BE PAINTED WITH THE NUMBER OF THE KART WITH
WHITE PAINT.
CHANGING KARTS:
A driver may not change karts after qualifying or running heats and be able to maintain his/her earned position.
They may start at the rear of the line-up.
PIT AREA:
Please drive slowly through the pit area. Any driver speeding thru pit area can be disqualified from the race.
We have been very tolerant of this in the past. If this becomes a problem, we may have you push your kart to
the grid before starting the engine. We have several children in the pit area, please use caution when exiting
the track.
OIL & TRASH BARRELS:
Please use the gray barrels designated for your used oil. They are placed in several areas throughout the pit
area. ANY EFFORTS MADE TO KEEP THE FACILITY TRASH FREE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
CONDUCT:
All drivers shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Physical violence or verbal abuse of any individual,
official, participant, spectator, etc. will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate ejection from the event
and possible suspension from future events. Drivers will be held directly responsible for the actions of their
entire crew.
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES:
All participants, crewmembers, and spectators at the event shall be sober and not under the influence of any
substance that may impair their ability to participate in a safe and orderly manner. If you are identified with
alcoholic beverages or drugs on the premises, this will be cause for ejection from the grounds and suspension
from future events.
DRIVERS MEETING:
A drivers meeting will be held prior to racing each day. It is mandatory for all drivers to attend the meeting.
Drivers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We may do a random roll count of class
entrants to insure everyone is attending. We may hold a separate drivers meeting for all drivers 12 & under.
TIRES:
Open tire rule (any brand) racing slicks only. No grooved tires allowed. See Yard Kart Section for their spec
tires.
MUFFLERS:
All karts must be equipped with a RLV Muffler.
CATCH CANS:
Catch Cans May not be attached to the back bumper. See WKA Specs.
RACING ATTIRE:
HELMETS: All helmets used at Semo Raceway events must be Snell 95 or newer. Junior drivers, under 16 yrs
of age, are not required to use Snell 95 because of unavailability of sizes smaller than 6 7/8. Snell 95 are
strongly recommended where the Jr driver can be properly fit. (Snell 70 or Z90 or newer, and/or S.H.C.A
standard helmets required.
GLOVES: Required in all kart divisions.
FACE SHIELDS: Or goggles are mandatory
JACKETS: All drivers shall be required to wear jackets of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material, or
approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material, full length pants, and high top shoes or boots to
prevent or minimize abrasions. The Race officials may modify or supplement this rule to require any additional
protective clothing deemed necessary for the drivers. Crash helmets, goggles, face shields, and jackets to be
used by the drivers must also be available for technical inspection. Drivers in ALL CHAMP CLASSES are
advised to have a full fire resistant driver suit with an SFI rating of 3.2 A1 or better. This is not a requirement
but is strongly advised!!!
All weights must be securely bolted to the kart frame. IT MUST BE double bolted or pinned to insure safety in
competition. ANY WEIGHT ATTACHED TO KART MUST BE PAINTED WITH THE NUMBER OF THE KART WITH
WHITE PAINT.
CHANGING KARTS:
A driver may not change karts after qualifying or running heats and be able to maintain his/her earned position.
They may start at the rear of the line-up.
PIT AREA:
Please drive slowly through the pit area. Any driver speeding thru pit area can be disqualified from the race.
We have been very tolerant of this in the past. If this becomes a problem, we may have you push your kart to
the grid before starting the engine. We have several children in the pit area, please use caution when exiting
the track.
OIL & TRASH BARRELS:
Please use the gray barrels designated for your used oil. They are placed in several areas throughout the pit
area. ANY EFFORTS MADE TO KEEP THE FACILITY TRASH FREE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
CONDUCT:
All drivers shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Physical violence or verbal abuse of any individual,
official, participant, spectator, etc. will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate ejection from the event
and possible suspension from future events. Drivers will be held directly responsible for the actions of their
entire crew.
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES:
All participants, crewmembers, and spectators at the event shall be sober and not under the influence of any
substance that may impair their ability to participate in a safe and orderly manner. If you are identified with
alcoholic beverages or drugs on the premises, this will be cause for ejection from the grounds and suspension
from future events.
DRIVERS MEETING:
A drivers meeting will be held prior to racing each day. It is mandatory for all drivers to attend the meeting.
Drivers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We may do a random roll count of class
entrants to insure everyone is attending. We may hold a separate drivers meeting for all drivers 12 & under.
TIRES:
Open tire rule (any brand) racing slicks only. No grooved tires allowed. See Yard Kart Section for their spec
tires.
MUFFLERS:
All karts must be equipped with a RLV Muffler.
CATCH CANS:
Catch Cans May not be attached to the back bumper. See WKA Specs.
RACING ATTIRE:
HELMETS: All helmets used at Semo Raceway events must be Snell 95 or newer. Junior drivers, under 16 yrs
of age, are not required to use Snell 95 because of unavailability of sizes smaller than 6 7/8. Snell 95 are
strongly recommended where the Jr driver can be properly fit. (Snell 70 or Z90 or newer, and/or S.H.C.A
standard helmets required.
GLOVES: Required in all kart divisions.
FACE SHIELDS: Or goggles are mandatory
JACKETS: All drivers shall be required to wear jackets of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material, or
approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material, full length pants, and high top shoes or boots to
prevent or minimize abrasions. The Race officials may modify or supplement this rule to require any additional
protective clothing deemed necessary for the drivers. Crash helmets, goggles, face shields, and jackets to be
used by the drivers must also be available for technical inspection. Drivers in ALL CHAMP CLASSES are
advised to have a full fire resistant driver suit with an SFI rating of 3.2 A1 or better. This is not a requirement
but is strongly advised!!!
CHAIN GUARDS:
Chain guards are mandatory on all karts.
NUMBERS:
Numbers must be on both sides, front and back. Numbers should be visible to the scoring tower and corner
officials. Numbers to be a minimum of 6 inches in height. ALL KARTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY ONE
NUMBER PANEL ON REAR OF KART.(NO EXCEPTIONS. NO metallic numbers on karts, you cannot read
number from a distance.
PLEASE NOTE: Duplicate numbers in the same class will not be allowed this season. Numbers will be reserved
on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone entering a class later will have to change their number. If you are a
regular racer at Semo Raceway, you may keep your number for the entire season. If is very difficult and
sometimes impossible when two karts have the same number, to make sure the penalty, etc. is issued to the
right kart.
GRID RULES:
PLEASE NOTE: NO KART BUGGIES ALLOWED BEYOND THE ENTRANCE TO THE GRID LANE:
NO EXCEPTIONS---THIS WILL BE ENFORCED!!!!!!
When you line-up in the grid, you should be race ready with scoring transponder on right ankle and in your line-
up position. Tire covers, warmers, kart buggies, refueling or working on karts will not be allowed in the grid. NO
SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE GRID. NO PREPPING OF TIRES AFTER ENTERING THE GRID LANES.
RACE STARTS:
Original Race Starts shall be between turn 4 and the finish line by flagman. Acceleration is not allowed until the
2 lead karts have reached the white starting line. The two leads karts must be side by side in order for flagman
to give the Green Flag. Anyone accelerating before the lead karts pass the white line will be penalized. There
will be 2 attempts to start the race double file, then we will go single file. The flagman may, at any time, have
the option to start the complete field single file, or penalize any kart he deems responsible for the non-start.
RESTARTS:
On Restarts, all karts will be in single file, and will restart the race behind a yellow cone on front straight by the
Flagman. You must pass the cone on the outside of racing surface and you will not be allowed to pass another
kart until you have passed the cone. Anyone passing another kart before passing the yellow cone will be
scored in rear. We will not stop the race to put you in the rear. You will just be scored in the rear. PLEASE
NOTE: If a kart fails to keep up with the other competitors during a restart and it is determined that he or she is
causing an unfair or unsafe condition, track officials may place the slower kart on the back of a restart. This will
be a call made by flagman and race director only.
CREWMEMBER ON INFIELD:
One crewmember per kart is allowed on infield prior to race starts. They must be on infield before racing
begins. Any crewmember crossing the racing surface after racing starts will cause their kart to be black-
flagged. Starters cannot be thrown across racing surface.
RESTARTING KARTS:
In Heat races, if your kart malfunctions before a completed green flag lap, you may restart and return to the
race. You will only be allowed two re-starts. After 1 green flag lap is completed, if your kart malfunctions & stalls,
you must go to the infield till race is completed.
In Feature Race, if your kart malfunctions prior to a completed green flag lap, you may restart & return to race.
After 1 green flag lap is completed, if your kart malfunctions, you will be given 2 courtesy laps to restart and
return to race in rear.
YELLOW FLAG:
We do not race back to yellow flag after a caution is called. We will go back to the previous lap for line up
position. All karts bringing out the yellow or red flag will go to the rear of line-up. The Track reserves the right
to make a judgmental call in all red or yellow flag conditions. The Official Yellow is the yellow light and the
Flagman’s yellow flag, not the infield workers. They are there to warn you of situations on the track.
Working on karts during Yellow Flag situations are NOT ALLOWED, but if TRACK OFFICIALS stops karts on
the track for realignment, and the motor dies, they will be allowed to restart the kart.
Anyone bringing out the yellow flag for the 3rd time will be disqualified for the remainder of the race and will
receive the black flag.
Chain guards are mandatory on all karts.
NUMBERS:
Numbers must be on both sides, front and back. Numbers should be visible to the scoring tower and corner
officials. Numbers to be a minimum of 6 inches in height. ALL KARTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISPLAY ONE
NUMBER PANEL ON REAR OF KART.(NO EXCEPTIONS. NO metallic numbers on karts, you cannot read
number from a distance.
PLEASE NOTE: Duplicate numbers in the same class will not be allowed this season. Numbers will be reserved
on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone entering a class later will have to change their number. If you are a
regular racer at Semo Raceway, you may keep your number for the entire season. If is very difficult and
sometimes impossible when two karts have the same number, to make sure the penalty, etc. is issued to the
right kart.
GRID RULES:
PLEASE NOTE: NO KART BUGGIES ALLOWED BEYOND THE ENTRANCE TO THE GRID LANE:
NO EXCEPTIONS---THIS WILL BE ENFORCED!!!!!!
When you line-up in the grid, you should be race ready with scoring transponder on right ankle and in your line-
up position. Tire covers, warmers, kart buggies, refueling or working on karts will not be allowed in the grid. NO
SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE GRID. NO PREPPING OF TIRES AFTER ENTERING THE GRID LANES.
RACE STARTS:
Original Race Starts shall be between turn 4 and the finish line by flagman. Acceleration is not allowed until the
2 lead karts have reached the white starting line. The two leads karts must be side by side in order for flagman
to give the Green Flag. Anyone accelerating before the lead karts pass the white line will be penalized. There
will be 2 attempts to start the race double file, then we will go single file. The flagman may, at any time, have
the option to start the complete field single file, or penalize any kart he deems responsible for the non-start.
RESTARTS:
On Restarts, all karts will be in single file, and will restart the race behind a yellow cone on front straight by the
Flagman. You must pass the cone on the outside of racing surface and you will not be allowed to pass another
kart until you have passed the cone. Anyone passing another kart before passing the yellow cone will be
scored in rear. We will not stop the race to put you in the rear. You will just be scored in the rear. PLEASE
NOTE: If a kart fails to keep up with the other competitors during a restart and it is determined that he or she is
causing an unfair or unsafe condition, track officials may place the slower kart on the back of a restart. This will
be a call made by flagman and race director only.
CREWMEMBER ON INFIELD:
One crewmember per kart is allowed on infield prior to race starts. They must be on infield before racing
begins. Any crewmember crossing the racing surface after racing starts will cause their kart to be black-
flagged. Starters cannot be thrown across racing surface.
RESTARTING KARTS:
In Heat races, if your kart malfunctions before a completed green flag lap, you may restart and return to the
race. You will only be allowed two re-starts. After 1 green flag lap is completed, if your kart malfunctions & stalls,
you must go to the infield till race is completed.
In Feature Race, if your kart malfunctions prior to a completed green flag lap, you may restart & return to race.
After 1 green flag lap is completed, if your kart malfunctions, you will be given 2 courtesy laps to restart and
return to race in rear.
YELLOW FLAG:
We do not race back to yellow flag after a caution is called. We will go back to the previous lap for line up
position. All karts bringing out the yellow or red flag will go to the rear of line-up. The Track reserves the right
to make a judgmental call in all red or yellow flag conditions. The Official Yellow is the yellow light and the
Flagman’s yellow flag, not the infield workers. They are there to warn you of situations on the track.
Working on karts during Yellow Flag situations are NOT ALLOWED, but if TRACK OFFICIALS stops karts on
the track for realignment, and the motor dies, they will be allowed to restart the kart.
Anyone bringing out the yellow flag for the 3rd time will be disqualified for the remainder of the race and will
receive the black flag.
RED FLAG:
RED FLAG MEANS TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. Failure to do so will be cause for disqualification from race.
Karts on the track during a red flag will be allowed to restart their engines. No repairs will be allowed during a
red flag situation.
BLUE FLAG:
Blue Flag means you are a lapped kart and you must give way to faster kart. Failure to give way when you are
lapped may be cause for a black flag or disqualification.
ROLLED UP BLACK FLAG:
The rolled up black flag warning means the officials deem you are driving unnecessarily rough or bumping too
hard, etc. You will receive only 1 rolled black flag signal. If flag is ignored, the next black flag you see will not
be rolled up.
BLACK FLAG: This means you are to leave the track immediately or pull to infield for balance of race.
This black flag will also be given if officials feel kart is unsafe to continue. When you receive the black flag,
leave the track immediately or further penalties may occur.
ROUGH DRIVING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE DEALT WITH SWIFTLY!!!!
CONCERNING SPINOUTS:
Anyone spinning out, therefore, bringing out a yellow flag condition will automatically go to the rear of the field
upon restart. If you cause another kart to spin out and it was determined, BY TRACK OFFICIALS, that you
were at fault, YOU WILL ALSO GO TO REAR. Officials at any time may make a judgmental call concerning any
yellow flag situation. Spinouts due to trying to avoid a wreck will not be penalized, unless it is determined by
track officials, that you had ample opportunity to avoid the accident. This will be a call made by TRACK
OFFICIALS ONLY. IF OFFICIALS CANNOT DETERMINE FAULT, THE DOUBT GOES TO THE RACER, and we
will go back to the previous lap order to restart the race.
PLEASE NOTE: If you spin out on your own and do not continue, and are capable of continuing, and the
caution is brought out for your situation, and then you show you were capable of continuing, you will be
immediately BLACK FLAGGED!!!
INITIAL LAP SPINOUTS:
Any spinout, even those on the initial lap before it is scored, if the green light has been given, will be penalized
by being placed in the rear of the field. On the initial start or restart, it will be the track official’s decision as to
who caused the spinout or who was responsible for bringing the yellow flag out. That driver or drivers will be
placed In the rear. The lap does not have to be scored or completed for a spinout to be penalized if we are
under green flag conditions. If the spinout involved several karts, and fault cannot be placed with a specific
racer, we will stay with original lineup. If you cause a yellow flag situation thinking you will get a complete restart,
you will be placed in the rear. The intentional bringing out of the yellow flag will not be tolerated.
WHITE FLAG & SPINOUTS:
Unless a racer is in eminent danger, there will be NO YELLOW FLAG CAUTION AFTER THE WHITE FLAG IS
DISPLAYED. It will be up to track officials to make any and all decisions concerning scoring spinouts on the
final lap.
CAUTION FLAG FOR SAFETY REASON:
Any kart bringing out the caution flag for a safety issue will be penalized to the rear upon restart if the safety
violation can be fixed immediately. Please note: If you lose a muffler, a kart weight, or an air filter and the air
adaptor is still on the kart, you are immediately disqualified and must leave the track. These items will not be
allowed to be reinstalled during the race.
If you lose a muffler or weight on the track, you will be immediately black flagged.
RED FLAG MEANS TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. Failure to do so will be cause for disqualification from race.
Karts on the track during a red flag will be allowed to restart their engines. No repairs will be allowed during a
red flag situation.
BLUE FLAG:
Blue Flag means you are a lapped kart and you must give way to faster kart. Failure to give way when you are
lapped may be cause for a black flag or disqualification.
ROLLED UP BLACK FLAG:
The rolled up black flag warning means the officials deem you are driving unnecessarily rough or bumping too
hard, etc. You will receive only 1 rolled black flag signal. If flag is ignored, the next black flag you see will not
be rolled up.
BLACK FLAG: This means you are to leave the track immediately or pull to infield for balance of race.
This black flag will also be given if officials feel kart is unsafe to continue. When you receive the black flag,
leave the track immediately or further penalties may occur.
ROUGH DRIVING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL BE DEALT WITH SWIFTLY!!!!
CONCERNING SPINOUTS:
Anyone spinning out, therefore, bringing out a yellow flag condition will automatically go to the rear of the field
upon restart. If you cause another kart to spin out and it was determined, BY TRACK OFFICIALS, that you
were at fault, YOU WILL ALSO GO TO REAR. Officials at any time may make a judgmental call concerning any
yellow flag situation. Spinouts due to trying to avoid a wreck will not be penalized, unless it is determined by
track officials, that you had ample opportunity to avoid the accident. This will be a call made by TRACK
OFFICIALS ONLY. IF OFFICIALS CANNOT DETERMINE FAULT, THE DOUBT GOES TO THE RACER, and we
will go back to the previous lap order to restart the race.
PLEASE NOTE: If you spin out on your own and do not continue, and are capable of continuing, and the
caution is brought out for your situation, and then you show you were capable of continuing, you will be
immediately BLACK FLAGGED!!!
INITIAL LAP SPINOUTS:
Any spinout, even those on the initial lap before it is scored, if the green light has been given, will be penalized
by being placed in the rear of the field. On the initial start or restart, it will be the track official’s decision as to
who caused the spinout or who was responsible for bringing the yellow flag out. That driver or drivers will be
placed In the rear. The lap does not have to be scored or completed for a spinout to be penalized if we are
under green flag conditions. If the spinout involved several karts, and fault cannot be placed with a specific
racer, we will stay with original lineup. If you cause a yellow flag situation thinking you will get a complete restart,
you will be placed in the rear. The intentional bringing out of the yellow flag will not be tolerated.
WHITE FLAG & SPINOUTS:
Unless a racer is in eminent danger, there will be NO YELLOW FLAG CAUTION AFTER THE WHITE FLAG IS
DISPLAYED. It will be up to track officials to make any and all decisions concerning scoring spinouts on the
final lap.
CAUTION FLAG FOR SAFETY REASON:
Any kart bringing out the caution flag for a safety issue will be penalized to the rear upon restart if the safety
violation can be fixed immediately. Please note: If you lose a muffler, a kart weight, or an air filter and the air
adaptor is still on the kart, you are immediately disqualified and must leave the track. These items will not be
allowed to be reinstalled during the race.
If you lose a muffler or weight on the track, you will be immediately black flagged.
TECH PROCEDURES:
IMPOUND AREA:
Top 4 feature finishers must go to impound area. This is the responsibility of driver or parent to make sure
they go directly to impound area. If you are in doubt to your finished position, go to impound, the Tech Official
will let you know if you do not need to stay in impound. Do not remove your kart from impound area until TECH
OFFICIAL gives you the okay. No driver or pit crewmember is allowed in impound during inspection unless the
TECH OFFICIAL asks you to be there. IF YOU ARE RACING IN MORE THAN 1 CLASS, YOU MUST NOTIFY
TECH OFFICIAL BEFORE YOU LEAVE IMPOUND TO RACE THE OTHER RACE.
FUEL TESTS:
All karts are subject to fuel & oil test. All first Place karts will have fuel checked, illegal fuel will result in driver
losing points for that days race, but will not be grounds for suspension.
RESTRICTOR PLATES:
All restrictor plate karts are subject to a restrictor plate check. All first place karts with restrictor plates will have
the plate checked. All restrictor plates must be flat type accepted by WKA rules.
TECHS:
All tech inspections will be made in accordance with WKA Tech Manual. A minimum of 1 class will be teched at
each event. A pill will be drawn to determine the class to be teched. The first place kart will draw the pill to
determine what will be teched. Example: Cam, Carburetor, Bore, Head, Go Home, etc.
PROTESTS:
Protests must be provided in writing to a track official within 15 minutes of completion of the race in which
protested kart participated along with the proper fee:
Protest Fees- $25 for Fuel or Restrictor Plate
$100 for Engine tear down per WKA
Only 1 kart may be protested by any one individual. Only karts placing behind and no further than one position
beyond the pay out spots will be allowed to make a protest. If the protested kart is found to be legal, the kart
making the protest will loose $100. The protested kart will receive the $100. If the protested kart is found to be
illegal, the kart making the protest will receive the $100 back & the illegal kart will be fined $50.00 payable to
the track. If the illegal kart refuses to pay fine, the illegal kart will be band from racing at SEMO Raceway for
the balance of the racing season. During the tear down of a protested kart, only 1 representative from that kart
will be allowed in tech room, along with the protestor.
Refusal to tech under protest will cost the driver points for the day and suspension from 4 future races. If 2nd
refusal to tech occurs, kart & driver will be suspended from the track for balance of season.
IF KART IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL, DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL POINTS EARNED FOR THAT RACE.
IMPOUND AREA:
Top 4 feature finishers must go to impound area. This is the responsibility of driver or parent to make sure
they go directly to impound area. If you are in doubt to your finished position, go to impound, the Tech Official
will let you know if you do not need to stay in impound. Do not remove your kart from impound area until TECH
OFFICIAL gives you the okay. No driver or pit crewmember is allowed in impound during inspection unless the
TECH OFFICIAL asks you to be there. IF YOU ARE RACING IN MORE THAN 1 CLASS, YOU MUST NOTIFY
TECH OFFICIAL BEFORE YOU LEAVE IMPOUND TO RACE THE OTHER RACE.
FUEL TESTS:
All karts are subject to fuel & oil test. All first Place karts will have fuel checked, illegal fuel will result in driver
losing points for that days race, but will not be grounds for suspension.
RESTRICTOR PLATES:
All restrictor plate karts are subject to a restrictor plate check. All first place karts with restrictor plates will have
the plate checked. All restrictor plates must be flat type accepted by WKA rules.
TECHS:
All tech inspections will be made in accordance with WKA Tech Manual. A minimum of 1 class will be teched at
each event. A pill will be drawn to determine the class to be teched. The first place kart will draw the pill to
determine what will be teched. Example: Cam, Carburetor, Bore, Head, Go Home, etc.
PROTESTS:
Protests must be provided in writing to a track official within 15 minutes of completion of the race in which
protested kart participated along with the proper fee:
Protest Fees- $25 for Fuel or Restrictor Plate
$100 for Engine tear down per WKA
Only 1 kart may be protested by any one individual. Only karts placing behind and no further than one position
beyond the pay out spots will be allowed to make a protest. If the protested kart is found to be legal, the kart
making the protest will loose $100. The protested kart will receive the $100. If the protested kart is found to be
illegal, the kart making the protest will receive the $100 back & the illegal kart will be fined $50.00 payable to
the track. If the illegal kart refuses to pay fine, the illegal kart will be band from racing at SEMO Raceway for
the balance of the racing season. During the tear down of a protested kart, only 1 representative from that kart
will be allowed in tech room, along with the protestor.
Refusal to tech under protest will cost the driver points for the day and suspension from 4 future races. If 2nd
refusal to tech occurs, kart & driver will be suspended from the track for balance of season.
IF KART IS FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL, DRIVER WILL LOSE ALL POINTS EARNED FOR THAT RACE.
If you start the feature race, but do not complete a scored lap, you will be given last place points.
If you are disqualified for any reason, you will lose points earned that date. If you are barred from raceway, you
will lose any accumulated points you have earned up to that date.
Points are credited to driver only. The driver of record must qualify the kart and drive in the heat race before
they will be credited with points earned. If driver of record qualifies kart, then switches driver for feature, that
kart will start in rear of lineup no matter where they qualified.
More info: At the end of the points season, the drivers two (2) worst finishes will be taken off the season's
points total. This will allow a driver to miss a race without being penalized.
PAYOUTS
Yard Kart Class: Entry Fee $25 (With $5 going into Points Fund for Year End Awards)
No Cash Payouts. All entries will receive a trophy. (Yard Kart Rules Click Here)
Outlaw Kart Rules: please click here
Clone Class Rules: Please Click here!
600cc Multi Micro Series Rules All Drivers must be at least 12 years of age. All Drivers under the age of 18
must have a copy of a birth certificate or driver’s license and a release form signed by both parents on file
before being allowed to compete.
All motors must start out as production 636cc or less four cylinder four stroke engines. Modifications may be
made after that point. All cars must have a noise eliminating exhaust. Motors originally manufactured with more
than 636cc will be illegal. No motor manufactured with more than 636cc is legal.
Cars must weigh a minimum of 750 pounds with the Driver. Top 3 must weigh after the feature prior to returning
to your pit. Should any of these cars return to their pits prior to weighing, they will be disqualified. Any material
used for adding weight to the car must be firmly attached.
Hoosier tires any compound will be allowed.
All cars must have a metal firewall between Driver and engine compartment. Minimum 24 gauge or .0625
thickness aluminum.
Chain guards will be installed on all cars using a minimum of .090 aluminum material or equivalent.
On and off switches must be on the dash.
Roll cages shall be at least 1 1/8 inch .065 wall thickness or 1 1/4 inch .065 wall thickness.
Roll cages must have sufficient fore and aft bracing.
All cages shall be made of chromoly steel or equivalent.
All cars must be equipped with nerf bars and not exceed beyond the rear tires.
All cars must have bumpers extending beyond the front and rear tires.
Cars must have floor pans extending form the Driver’s feet to the front of the seat.
All wet cell batteries mounted in the cockpit area must be covered and vented outside the cockpit area.
All cars will have top wings at least 10 square feet, and a maximum of 16 square feet.
Alcohol or racing fuel may be used. NO ADDITIVES ALLOWED. This only applies to performance enhancers, is
not meant to exclude top end lubricants. Random fuel checks may be conducted at the conclusion of any event.
The following placements can be expected to be tested: top 3 placements in the A main.
No traction control devices of any type will be allowed.
Provisional: each Outlaw A-main event will have one provisional starting position. Each POWRi member driver
will be allowed (2) provisionals throughout the season. Only those in the top ten in points will be allowed to use
the provisional with the previous year point standings being utilized until June 1 then the current top ten point
standings will be used. First place in the standings has first choice and so on to tenth place to use his or her
provisional or they can decline it
The following safety items are strongly recommended: Name brand flame retardant uniform, five point racing
style harness, racing style shoes, arm restraints, flame retardant gloves, and neck brace or helmet restraint
(cage net recommended).
PAYOUTS FOR ALL OTHER CLASSES:
Entry fee will be $25 per kart per entry. $5 per entry will be retained in an account to be given back to racers at
the Year-End Awards Banquet.
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