Chase'n Race'n Kids
Guidelines



This class is designed for the beginner kart racer, ages 5-8, giving them the opportunity to learn driving and racing skills at an early age for a season or two before moving them up to the WKA Purple Plate level.
   In the Purple Plate class, most kids will struggle to compete with the slightly older and more experienced drivers, if they have less than perfect skills and equipment. This class is designed with safety as the utmost concern and speed being less emphasized. The speed will be regulated by track officials.
   This class is not about winning, it is about learning. Parents are urged to teach good sportsmanship and driving techniques rather than the "win at all costs" attitude. Learning to finish a race, obeying and understanding the flags, getting on and off the track, running in traffic, and passing safely is of the utmost importance.
   As in every class there are certain that are applied to make a class competitive and safe. These rules will be strictly enforced by our tech personnel. Rules may change at anytime to ensure a safe, equal playing field for all racers. Do not cheat your child out of a good finishing position by being out side of the rules. Do not straddle the fence on the rules. If you do not know, ask us. There are no shades of gray. It will either be right or wrong. If it is not written in the rules, do not assume it is OK. There is nothing worse than telling a child they didn't finish well because the parent failed to interpret the rules correctly.
   The rules are written to be as simple as possible and still cover all areas. Rules should not have to be complicated to compete in this class. This will give the beginner's parent (crew chief) as well as the beginner drivers a chance to learn and grow together, preparing them to become our future racing champions.
    We wish you good luck and a safe racing season.

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  1. Ages 5-8. Must show proof of age. Copy of birth certificate should be given to track for future file usage. Parents must sign minor release form.

  2. No prior racing experience, except in this class.

  3. Safety apparel will include:
    Full face helmet, which must be Snell Approved, neck brace, gloves, racing jacket or full racing suit. If jacket is used, full length pants must be worn. No shorts or "knee length" pants. Shoes should be racing shoes or fully laced tennis shoes.

  4. Long hair must be contained inside of jacket and under neck brace.

  5. All karts are subject to tech inspection. Track officials can reject or refuse any entry.

  6. Driver and parent must attend driver meeting prior to race event. Parents are responsible for keeping up with rules and compliance.

  7. Weight: Kart and driver must weigh a minimum of 235 lbs. All weight must be painted white and bolted to kart with 5/16 bolts and "double nutted".

  8. Drivers are recommended to practice at least once before entering race.

  9. Four numbers must be present - rear, both sides, and right front nose area. Number on rear of kart must be number panel, not helmet or seat.

  10. Jr. bodies recommended but not mandatory. Any 3-piece or full body allowed.

  11. Tires and Wheels: 5 or 6 inch only - any width. 36" maximum circumference.

  12. Tach is optional, and must not block drivers view.

  13. Fuel: Methanol only. Subject to check by officials at any time.

  14. Oil: No flammable hot oils. Oil subject to WKA Tech.

  15. Clutch: 17 tooth only
    (A group) Disc type allowed
    (B group) Noram only with stock shoes with red or black springs

  16. Gear: 69 tooth. No speedway "skip tooth" gears.(Only exception; 60 @ Possum Kingdom)

  17. Chain: #35 only

  18. Chain guards are mandatory

  19. Oil catchers mandatory per current WKA rules.

  20. Speedway bumpers on rear - MANDATORY

  21. Kill switch must be mounted on steering wheel.

  22. Steering wheel must be "open top" new style steering wheel.

  23. Rib Protector Vests recommended but NOT MANDATORY

   "A" Group - Advanced - For the kids who have ran in enough races that the parent feels comfortable with them competing in an actual race.
   "B" Group (when applicable) - Beginner - For the kid just starting out with absolutely no experience. This is basically for track time.

   ENGINE: WKA legal Purple Plate engine.
   Restrictor Plate: Purple ( .425 max diameter ) teched per current WKA rules.
   Header:  No "Loop" Pipes. Cannot extend beyond rear bumper.
   Carb Jet: 48 - 49 NoGo

   Protest: Engines or Restrictor Plate may be teched by track at anytime (track's discretion)
           Protest Fee: $100 / $25 to accept.
          Restrictor Plate protest: Fee is $20 / $10 to accept.
               To protest plate you must notify official at the end of heat race or main event.

   Track has right to refuse entry for failure to comply with all rules. All decisions are final.