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IWN » Open Outlaw Rules
  1. Frames must be of kart configuration. Not to exceed 90” in overall length. No EXCEPTIONS. Kart not to exceed 350 lbs. including full tank of gas.
  2. Tires must be kart type only. Not to exceed 6” in diameter.
  3. Cages are mandatory. Must be for protection of driver. Not for looks or wing mounts.
  4. Wing sides must stay within 3” from outer most edge of kart. No sharp edges or too long of bolt. Overall length 48” maximum.
  5. Uppermost part of kart and wing not to exceed 76”.
  6. Bodies can be any material, except wood. No sharp edges or protruding parts.
  7. Wing, hood and tail piece are mandatory in all classes.
  8. No bars, other than regular Nerf bar, may extend out past outer edge of the tire on either side of kart.
  9. NOISE: Must meet state noise levels.
  10. Karts in Violation may not race until standards are met.
  11. ALL KARTS MUST DISPLAY 10” NUMBERS OR RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF KART AND WING AND INSIDE LARGE WING PANEL. Numbers that are not legible will not be scored.
  12. Duplicate numbers only in open class. Duplicate numbers must include a letter. Must be a minimum of 6”.
  13. Numbers must be displayed on contrasting backgrounds.
  14. Safety committee and track officials’ decision is final.
  15. This is open wheel racing, No front-end cowcatchers. If in doubt, see officials.
  16. All drivers under the age of 18 must provide a notarized minor’s release form to the scorekeepers. A new form is required for each season. In addition, when parent or guardian is not in attendance, drivers must provide us with a designated guardian form. A NEW FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EACH RACE.
  17. Should your car enter the infield during a race you must slow down and come to a stop at the edge of the track at that time a yellow flag will come out.

SAFETY

The following safety rules have been imposed by 2005 safety Committee.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND KART.

  1. Brakes must be in good working condition at all times.
  2. All karts must have seat belts and shoulder harnesses. Shoulder harnesses must be mounted in a way to restrict forward body motion independently of the seat. Lap belts should be mounted on frame. Cut or frayed seat belts will not be allowed. This entire rule will be strongly enforced.
  3. Approved neck braces and arm restraints are mandatory. Arm restraints must be attached to lap belt and worn below the elbow.
  4. HELMETS:
    a. Snell 2000 or SFI 24.1 approved with face shield only.
    b. Must fit driver’s head.
  5. Aluminum high back seats are MANDATORY. The top of the seat should be at the middle of the driver’s head.
    a. Seat mounts.
    1. Securely mounted to the frame.
    2. No excessive holes.
    3. Any suspended seat is to have safety cable attached to seat.
  6. All drivers must maintain a working fire extinguisher in their pit area.
  7. All karts must have a 6” nylon tie attached to spark plug wire.
  8. Box Stock and R-Stock :Kill switch is MANDATORY. Mounted on steering wheel or steering wheel post plus on motor.
  9. Minimum standard for roll cage (tubing thickness):
    a. All classes ¾ “ .083 chrome molly or 1” .06 chrome molly or 1”.083 steel.
    b. No exotic steel.
  10. Driving apparel: Driving suits required SFI 3-2A/1 min.
  11. No sharp or protruding objects on any part of the kart.
  12. Roll cage must be securely fastened with grade 5 or better bolt, in at least four spots.
  13. Fuel line location cannot be closer than 2” to any of the exhaust system at any time and shall not be above the exhaust. If closer than 2”, fuel line must be insulated. Fuel line must have ample slack for cage movement. Must be petroleum grade fuel line.
  14. Fuel tank location: Out board mounted fuel tanks must have metal protection, particularly grade fuel line.
  15. Suicide doors: No suicide bars. Side bar must open from the rear. Left side protection is recommended.
  16. No axle protrusion beyond wheel rim. Max axle length 40”.
  17. Tail piece protection: If the top of the rail section protrudes above the seat, tail must be padded. Suggested padding: plumbing foam. Tail section must be securely attached to the frame.
  18. Smoking in pit area is not recommended. Use common sense.
  19. 19. RED LIGHT: WHEN THE RED FLAG COMES OUT, AND THE LIGHTS COME ON YOU MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE. You must not pass the accident. If in the opinions of the officials you did not stop when you should have you well be disqualified. Once the officials say it safe the pit gate well open for one pitman per kart if more then one person attends to a kart that kart well be disqualified.
  20. Pitmen are not allowed on racetrack or infield while race is in progress. Violators will result in their kart being disqualified.
  21. During a yellow flag, WORK ON KARTS ON RACETRACK IS PROHIBITED.
  22. SPEEDING IN THE PIT AREA will result in a $250.00 fine and loss of points. Officials and Safety Committee members are authorized to issue fines.
  23. Any Official is permitted to remove karts from racetrack due to unsafe conditions to driver and/or other karts.
  24. Safety Committee and Track Official’s decision is final.
  25. Chain guards are mandatory. Appropriate design to prevent injury to arm. If in doubt, see safety tech.
  26. Karts will be inspected using the following safety list.
  27. No nose wings allowed.
  28. All karts must maintain a sprint car like appearance.
  29. No traction control devices allowed.

IMMEDIATE - must be fixed same day.

SECONDARY -must be fixed by the following race date or pay $25.00 fine. Failure to fix by third face will result in suspension of kart.

IMMEDIATE

  • Helmet-fit/condition
  • Seat belt & harness mounted
  • Arm restraints
  • Neck brace
  • Brakes
  • Suicide doors
  • Steering link, lock nuts or cotter keys
  • Protruding objects
  • Axle Protrusion
  • Fuel Line Location
  • Spindles- Cotter Keyed
  • Cage-Mounts height
  • Frame, Nerf Bars, Bumpers, and Roll Cage
  • Floor Pan Condition
  • Seat – Condition/Mounting

SECONDARY

  • Wing-Mounts
  • Suspended Seat Karts
  • Kill Switch
  • Wheel Condition
  • Rear Axle Keepers
  • Hood & Tail Mounts
  • Tail Piece Protection
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Number/Letter-Size/Location
  • Box Stock Muffler (Less Spark Arrestor)
  • Chain Guard

Any Official has the authority to disqualify a kart for safety violations.

 

RACING RULES & ETIQUETTE

  1. GREEN FLAG: The entire track is open for racing. Passing will not be permitted before the green flag is displayed, at designated point. Single file starts will be at MEDIUM SPEED, until the lead kart begins to race. At this point the green flag will be displayed and racing will begin.
    A. Double file starts. The two lead karts must stay side by side, at MEDIUM SPEED, until reaching the start cone. After two attempts if we do not get a side by side start the front row will move to the last row.
  2. RED/YELLOW FLAG: Restart race. This will happen on the first lap only. All races will be entitled to two restarts.
  3. YELLOW FLAG: CAUTION, All karts must come to a parade lap speed. Failure to do so will result in being sent to the back. Karts must be in single file formation (nose to tail). Line up reverts back to previous lap for line up.
  4. RED FLAG: STOP AS SOON AS SAFELY POSSIBLE.
    A. Revert back to previous lap for line up.
    B. Once the pit gate is open only one pitman per kart is allowed.
    C. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE RED FLAR WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
  5. BLUE/YELLOW FLAR: MOVER OVER. To inform slower moving karts that leaders are about to pass. Move over with CAUTION.
  6. BLACK FLAG: PROCEED TO THE INFIELD for consultation. Kart will cease being scored from time flag is displayed.
  7. WHITE FLAG: ONE LAP TO FINNISH.
  8. CHECKERED FLAG: Race is officially over. All karts must pass under this flag to be scored.
  9. If a kart has a safety problem on the racetrack and an Official can easily fix it, kart will resume position.
  10. Jump starts will result in a loss of two positions. This will be imposed at next yellow or at the end of the race.
  11. Drivers who are involved in or the cause of a yellow or red flag will start in the back of the pack. The TWO SPIN rule is in effect. Should you be involved, cause or have to be restarted at any time you will be charged with one spin.
  12. NO REFUNDS issued once kart reaches track.
  13. At no time will a driver or a kart representative may enter the scorers booth without permission of the head scorer. Should you enter the scorer booth with out permission you kart or the kart you are representing may RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
  14. Quads are to be used for pushing karts only.
  15. Quad operators must be a minimum of 15 years old.

ALCOHOL BEVERAGES

  • Alcohol beverages are not allowed in the pit area.
  • Anyone observed drinking any type of alcohol during the race program will be disqualified.
  • You are responsible for your pit crew members. If a member of your pit crew is observed drinking alcohol you will be disqualified.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

  • Any person found using or under the influence of drugs will be disqualified plus banned from the racing facility indefinitely.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

  • Fighting on premises will result in permanent suspension. Drivers are responsible for the action of their pit crew.
  • ANY display of unsportsmanlike conduct (on or off the track) will result in a FINE, SUSPENSION, IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM RACE AREA, POINT PENALTIES, and OR ALL OF THE ABOVE.
  • Rough driving will result in docked position, fine or black flag.
  • Pit crew members observed verbally or physically abusing driver will result in loss of accrued points for their driver and/or fine. NO EXCEPIONS!
  • Any person entering an other persons pit in an adverse manner will result in the kart that are associated with being disqualified and possible fines and suspension

OPEN CLASS

  • 435 lbs
  • Age limit: 12yrs old
  • All exceptions must be approved by Promoter.
  • Motor: Any cc with a maximum 550cc. No big street type motors, i.e., 650, 750, 1100, etc. If in doubt, ask.
  • 500cc Outlaws need a catch can for their carburetor and crank case vent and overflow tubes.


Smokeless oil is mandatory: Excessive smoking will not be tolerated.
Tech will be simple: If you’re smoking too much you will be disqualified. Use the following list to minimize this and jet your motor's accordingly. Rich or Fat jetting equals Smoke be prepared to rejected!!!

List of accepted premix Oils are as follows:

  • Spectro SX2
  • Maxima Premium 2
  • Maxima Super M
  • PJ1 silver Fire Smokeless
  • Castrol TTS Synthetic
  • Motor EX Crosspower 2T
 

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The Indoor Winter Nationals
December 5th 2010
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American Arenacross
Dec 10th & 11th 2010
Columbia, MO
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Columbia TT Challenge
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American Arenacross
Jan 7th & 8th  2011
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Demolition Derby &
Figure 8 Races
Jan 15th 2011
Lebanon, MO
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The Indoor Winter Nationals
Feb 4th & 5th 2011
Springfield, MO
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The Springfield Enduro X
Feb 18th &19th 2011
Springfield, MO
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The Indoor Winter Nationals
March 5th 2011
Lebanon, MO
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Demolition Derby &
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March 18th &19th 2011
Springfield, MO
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