The Oswego Kartway reserves the right to deny or accept any kart or patron without recourse. The track reserves the right to revoke or cancel the right of any patron or racers claims to be on the premises without refund of any admission, racing or membership fees.
Conduct: All drivers shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Physical violence or abuse of any individual will subject the offender to immediate removal from the premises and possible suspension of membership status. It is our intent to provide a family friendly atmosphere.
Drivers, or guardian of a minor, are responsible for the control and actions of their pit crew members and accompanying guests. Unacceptable actions of crew members may subject the driver to penalty or disqualification or suspension of membership status.
All drivers are required to attend all drivers meetings. Juvenile drivers must be accompanied by their crew chief.
Assumption of Risk: Members assume full responsibility for any and all injuries sustained, property damage and/or death at anytime while on the race premises or enroot to and from the facility. No member will have any claim for expenses or damage against The Oswego Kartway or its promoters or officials regardless of negligence. No insurance is extended to vehicles in the pits or infield.
Program: The program consists of qualifying and feature events. The raceway will determine the number of events, which constitute a complete program. Management reserves the right, without liability, to alter the pre-announced length or nature of any event if weather, track conditions, driver or fan safety concerns or other factors warrant such a change.
Kart Inspection: Competing karts are subject to inspection by raceway officials at any time. Such an inspection does not deem a kart safe and free from defects. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with the rules. Kart, part and/or equipment will not be considered as having been approved by reason of having passed through inspection at anytime or number of times unobserved or undetected. Any kart is subject to a full inspection by a track official at anytime while at the racetrack. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All Karts must be available for inspection immediately following an event. Failure to report to the designated inspection area if instructed by the track officials will result in disqualification. Compliance with rules will be determined by the procedures, equipment, and tools adopted and utilized by the raceway. Official weight is per track provided scales. Competitors are urged to check compliance against the standards before entering competition. Contact the technical inspector or track official prior to the racing program start time if you wish to have your kart checked.
Drug and Alcohol Policy: Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the pit area at the track. Mandatory revocation of rights will take place for any member found to be using illegal drugs or consuming alcoholic beverages while the race program is in progress or prior to entering the race premises.
Decisions: All decisions concerning scorekeeping, suspensions, disqualification, penalties and interpretation of the rules by The Oswego Kartway are FINAL. Questions or comments regarding such decisions will not be discussed during the race program. All inquiries about any decision should be made in a respectful, civil manner or they will not be heard. Under NO circumstances is ANYONE to approach the flag stand during a race program.
Driver Racing Apparel:
1. Full-face helmet designed for racing; DOT, Snell 95 are required, Snell 2000 or better are recommended.
2. Full coverage driver wear including sturdy shoes, socks, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves are REQUIRED
3. A jacket such as denim or a carhart should be worn.
4. Neck brace designed for racing REQUIRED
5. Elbow pad for right elbow is recommended
6. Chest and rib protective jacket - HIGHLY recommended (especially plate classes).
7. Long hair must be well-secured and kept under the helmet.
8. No loose clothing while racing, for safety reasons.
9, No tinted or smoked visors after dark
Kart Requirements - Mandatory for all Classes:
The Oswego Kartway will run W.K.A. rules including the following.
All Drivers Must Familiarize Themselves With These Rules!
1. All karts must have a clutch guard, to protect the driver from clutch/chain failure (yard karts exempt).
2. Seats must be securely bolted to frame and not adjustable while kart is in motion. No portion of the seat shall be located rearward of the vertical plane of the rear axle.
3. Fuel tanks must be securely bolted to the floor pan beneath the steering shaft unless it is an integral part of the engine. Only one fuel tank with a maximum seven quart capacity. Fuel lines will be adequate length to connect fuel tank and carburetor. Excessive fuel line will not be permitted. No pressurized fuel systems allowed.
4. Header must extend past fuel tank but not past the rear bumper. Header support brace required. All pipes must be in a secure fixed position. MUFFLERS ARE MANDATORY in 2/4 cycle classes.
5. Kart must have a minimum of rear brakes. All brake bolts and supports will have no less than nylock nuts, it is suggested that they be pinned and that a rotor guard plate be installed.
6. Front bumpers are required. Rear bumpers are required (the outer most portion of the bumper must remain within the tire area). Double nerf bars are required.
8. Fuel - 100% Methanol. No Additives of any kind . Pump Gas only for Gas Stockers.
9. Front spindles must be keyed and pinned.
10. Rear axles must have snap rings on both ends plus wire.
11. Steering wheel nut must be keyed or pinned. The three bolts that hold the steering wheel to the hub must have no less than nylock nuts. All tie-rod bolts must be keyed or pinned.
12. All bodies, side panels, and nose pieces must be securely mounted
13. Kart numbers must be at least 6" on the nose, side panels, and rear number plate.
14. No duplicate numbers will be allowed in the same class with or without letters.
15. All numbers must be read from scorer’s tower or you won’t be scored. Your kart numbers must be visible to be scored. Duplicate numbers will be handed out on a first- come, first-serve basis.
16. No fairings allowed in junior classes
17. All added weight is to be securely fastened to the kart with a minimum of 5/16” bolts. All bolts must be cotter keyed, safety wired or double nutted. No weight is to be bolted to the outside of the bumpers or the side bars. Weights should no exceed 8lbs. each, and painted white.
Competition Rules: The spirit and intent of sportsman like racing competition is to proceed on the track without touching or endangering the vehicles of fellow participants. If in the judgment of the presiding officials, a participant is bumping, crowding, chopping, blocking or pushing other participants in other than an inadvertent manner, that participant shall be subject to immediate disqualification and possible suspension of membership status. In practice or in a race, any un-sportsman like conduct after the checkered flag may result in disqualification and/or possible suspension at the discretion of the track. We emphasize "inadvertent". Race officials will have the authority to make such decisions without question.
Passing Rule: An overtaking driver who is halfway up on another kart is entitled to fair racing room so that both karts can complete a turn side by side on the racing surface without contact.
Flaggler and Track Officials: Under no circumstances is anyone to argue with or approach the flagger or scorers. Their decisions are final and any driver caught in violation will be disqualified from that days events. Any non-driver caught in violation will be asked to leave the track.
Restart after on lap is complete: Line up in a single file line in the order of the last completed lap. Drivers are responsible for knowing their position. Hold your spot if you believe you belong there: the track officials will make the final decision.
Three yellow rule: If you cause three yellow flags you will be Black flagged.
Repairs: All repairs must be performed off the track.
Track and Infield:
1. Only authorized personnel shall be in the infield or on the track at anytime during the racing program.
2. After the race has started if your kart should stall you must go to the center of the track
3. If you change a kart because of mechanical problems you must tell the scorers so that they can start you at the rear of the next race.
4. Heat & feature line-ups and will be drawn each week.
5. In the event of a rain out when a race is done at a later date - the line up of positions follows the driver not the kart (No driver substitutions). If there is a substitution kart it will be start scratch.
6. Continual ill handling of a kart will result in a black flag, disqualification or suspension.
7. If you intentionally bring out the caution, you will be black flagged.
8. You will receive no points if you are black flagged for reason other than mechanical failure.
Protests:
1. If protesting a competitor’s engine, it must be in the same class as the protestor’s engine.
2. A protest of a motor will cost $100. If the motor is found legal the owner of the protested motor will receive $50 and our tech man will receive $50.
3. If the protested motor is found illegal the protester will get their $100 back.
4. The illegal motor will be dq’ed and lose all points and/or money won for the night.
5. It will then cost $25 (payable to the tech man) to be re-inspected and paint sealed before you will allowed to race again.
5. Protestors kart must immediately go to tech compound area
Drivers Meeting: It is mandatory that all drivers attend drivers meeting unless otherwise instructed by a track official. Failure to comply may result in disqualification or suspension.
After Race Inspection:
1. All karts in all classes must weigh in before and after the heat and feature races. If you fail to weigh you will be disqualified from that race.
2. After the feature, classes will be teched. Racers will be instructed where to leave their karts. Failure to go to the impound area will result in disqualification.
3. A class must average 3 karts to be run weekly and have a points award a seasons end.
Classes
Jr.-1 Purple plate 250 lbs. 5 years and up.
Jr.-2 Gold plate 300 lbs. 10 years and up.
Medium 340 lbs. 15 and up.
Heavy 375 lbs. 15 and up.
Sr. Champ 410 lbs (WKA stock animal), 390 lbs. flathead. 15 and up.
Open class 370 lbs
Gas Stockers- 6.5 hp weight undecided
These classes are not set in stone, if there is enough interest and support we will add classes as necessary.
WKA rules apply to all plate and stock classes unless otherwise mentioned above and/or at the race director or race official’s discretion.
