Knowledge of Rules

It is the responsibility of all drivers and crew members to know and follow club rules. BEKC members are responsible for the actions of their crew members and guests.

BEKC Purpose

The purpose of BEKC is to provide a place to run karts in a safe and responsible manner.

Event Director

The Event Director will be in charge of all activities for that event. The Event Director will select and assign areas of responsibility to BEKC members during the event but retains the authority over these areas.

Final Authority

The Event Director will be the final authority for all technical and/or safety decisions.

Registration and Release Forms

Drivers, pit crew and flaggers/corner workers must register, sign a release form and have a wristband to gain access to the designated event area. Minimum age to register is eight (8) years old. Drivers seven (7) years old are eligible if they will turn eight (8) during the current calendar year. Those under 18 years of age must have a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Upon signing in you will be issued an event ticket for each participant. You can trade your event ticket for a wristband after attending the drivers’ meeting and completing a track walk-through.

Safety and Technical Inspection

All karts must be inspected for safety by a BEKC technical representative prior to entering the track. This activity is intended for racing type karts. In general, ‘yard’ or ‘fun’ karts will not pass the safety requirements. Inspection details are covered in the Safety and Technical Inspection Rules.

Drivers’ Meeting and Track Walk-Through

All drivers, pit crew and flaggers/corner workers must attend the Drivers’ Meeting and complete a Track Walk-Through prior to participating. If a participant misses the first Track Walk-Through he or she will have to wait for a later opportunity. Other Track Walk-Throughs will be conducted at approximately 1:00 PM and at the discretion of the Event Director.

Drip Pans

Drip pans are required for each kart to prevent fuel, oil or other fluid spills on the asphalt. Use ‘floor dry’ to immediately absorb and clean up any spills.

Fire Extinguishers

Each Pit is required to have a minimum of one operable 1½ pound dry powder fire extinguisher rated for use on type A, B and C fires. There must be at least one fire extinguisher for every two karts in a multi-kart pit. Carbon Dioxide type extinguishers are not acceptable.

Engine Testing in the Pits

All karts must have a driver in the seat with a foot on the brake prior to starting the engine. This rule specifically applies in the pits.

Alcohol and Drugs

There shall be no consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs at, or prior to an event. Both alcohol and drug use is prohibited on Boeing property.

Smoking

For fire safety, smoking is not allowed in the pits or within 25 feet of a kart or fuel container.

Sportsmanship

Anyone using foul or abusive language, striking others, or other displays of un-sportsman-like conduct is subject to removal from the event and suspension from BEKC. All suspensions will be documented and reviewed by the club membership.

Flaggers

No session will start until the corner flaggers are in position and ready. Minimum age for a flagger is 12 years old. Flaggers must be signed in as event participants (i.e., a properly filled out Release and Indemnity Agreement is on file) and have been issued a wristband.

Safe Driving

Karts MUST be driven in a safe manner at all times. Dangerous driving will not be tolerated. Repeated and/or deliberate bumping, nerfing or pushing, etc. will be considered Dangerous driving. If there are repeat problems the Event Director will tell the offending individual to leave. This action will be logged as a Safety issue and reviewed by the club.

Driver Capability and Kart Horsepower

Driver capability and kart horsepower will be closely monitored, and drivers should avoid karts that exceed typical course conditions and/or their current driving skills. The Event Director has the authority to prevent outright drivers of unknown or marginal skill (particularly children) from driving high powered karts. An event director may also, at his or her sole discretion, remove a driver from a class of kart if the driver does not demonstrate the skill necessary to drive that class of kart safely.

Driver Groupings

Drivers will be grouped by ability and speed.

First Time Drivers

First time drivers may be segregated to their own run group until they can demonstrate their driving ability to the satisfaction of the Event Director.

Novice Drivers

All novice drivers must have an orange number plate or streamer on the rear bumper of their kart to alert other drivers. Drivers will be considered novice until they have participated in a minimum of three events, or more at the discretion of the Event Director.

Number of Karts on the Track

Driver skill, range of kart speeds, course length and course conditions should be closely monitored for safety considerations. Less experienced drivers, a mix of kart speeds, shorter courses and damp conditions all dictate fewer karts on the course at one time. In the event of a wet track this number may be lowered to as few as 1 or 2 karts depending on conditions.

No Driving in the Pits

Karts will not be driven in the pits. Karts will be pushed to and from the Start and Stop Boxes.

Entering the Track

Karts will enter the track only from the Start box and only when given permission from the Head Flagger. The driver will raise one arm to signal other drivers as they enter the track and come up to speed.

Exiting the Track

Drivers exiting the track will signal other drivers by raise their arm prior to slowing. The driver will then exit the track and stop in the Stop Box. Once in the Stop box the driver will stop the kart engine prior to exiting the kart and pushing the kart to the pits.

Stalling or Dropping Out

Any kart that stalls or drops out of a session must signal other drivers with a raised arm and pull well off the track to a safe location. If a kart stalls or spins on the track the driver should raise their arm and remain in the kart until the yellow flag is displayed and it is safe to exit and push the kart well off the track to a safe location.

Track Crossing

Do not cross the track during a session. In case of an accident do not enter the track until the red flag is displayed and all the running karts are stopped.

Post-Accident Inspection

Any kart involved in an accident will be required to stop for inspection by officials.

Flags

GREEN: Track is open and/or start the session.

RED: Raise your arm and come to a safe, complete stop where you are on the track. Shut of the engine and wait for instruction from the flaggers. The track is also closed to additional drivers. The red flag is shown in the event of a serious accident or when a car enters the track area.

YELLOW: Caution, there is a possible problem on the track. Slow down, raise your hand, and be alert for an accident. Do not pass in the danger area. If shown from all flagging stations slow down and stay single file.

CHECKER: Last lap. Head for the stop box. Raise your arm as you slow to signal other drivers.

BLACK: Continue safely around the track and proceed to the stop box. You are experiencing mechanical problems or need to discuss your driving with an official.

Purpose

The purpose of BEKC Safety and Technical Inspection Rules is to ensure that karts and required safety equipment meet the minimum safety standards required for the safe conduct of BEKC events.

Availability for Inspection

All karts and required safety equipment must be inspected by the BEKC technical representative for compliance with these safety rules before being used in a BEKC Event.

Final Authority

The Event Director and Tech Inspector will be the final authority for tech decisions. All safety issue rulings at an event will be logged for review by the club.

‘Yard’ or
‘Fun’ Karts

This activity is intended for racing karts. In general, ‘yard’ or ‘fun’ karts will not pass these safety requirements.

IKF Rules

International Kart Federation (I.K.F.) rules will be used for reference when interpretation issues or new situations arise.

Safety Issue Rulings

All safety issue rulings during an event will be logged for review by the club.

Requirement

All drivers are required to have this minimum set of personal safety equipment.

Inspection

All personal safety equipment, including, but not limited to, crash helmets, goggles, face shields, neck collars, gloves, jackets/pants, suits and the method for retaining long hair, are subject to technical inspection.

Helmets

A new list of helmet standards became effective January 8, 2008. Helmets must now meet one of the following standards:
Snell Foundation - K98, M2000, SA2000, K2005, M2005, and SA2005
SFI Foundation Inc. - SFI 31.1, 31.2A, 41.1, 41.2A, and 24.1 (youth helmet)
British Standards Institution - BS6658-85 types A and A/FR
UN Economic Community of Europe - ECE 22.05

Note that Snell M-95 and SA-95 no longer qualify.
Also, a DOT rating alone is not sufficient.

Goggles and Face Shields

Goggles or face shields are mandatory. Personal safety glasses and/or prescription glasses are not acceptable substitutes.

Jackets and Pants

All drivers shall be required to wear jackets of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material or approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material. When jackets are worn in lieu of one or two piece driving suits, full length heavy weight blue jeans (denim) are the minimum requirement. Full length pants made of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material or approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material are preferred. Sweat type pants are not acceptable.

Driving Suits

Abrasion resistant one or two piece driving suits made of heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material or approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon material are preferable to a jacket and pants and are strongly encouraged.

Neck collars

Use of racing neck collars (rolls) is mandatory. Collars must include foam inserts.

Gloves

Abrasion resistant gloves are required. Knit gloves are not allowed.

Footwear

High-top shoes or boots are required. No open toed shoes will be allowed. Shoes must be laced, buckled or fastened as designed.

Long Hair

Long hair will be a safety tech item. Participant will have to demonstrate a satisfactory method for retaining their hair.

Drip Pans

Drip pans are required for each kart to ensure there are no fuel, oil or other fluid spills on the asphalt. They are to be used under the kart where drips or spills may occur.

Fire Extinguishers

Each Pit is required to have a minimum of one operable 1½ pound dry powder fire extinguisher rated for use on type A, B and C fires. There must be at least one fire extinguisher for every two karts in a multi-kart pit. Carbon Dioxide type extinguishers are not acceptable.

Front Bumper

Front bumpers must be at least 6 ½ inches high from the ground and have a minimum of two (2) vertical member from bumper to frame. The drivers’ feet must not extend beyond the bumper when pedals are in the fully depressed position.

Rear Bumper

The lowest rear bumper cross member must be no higher than 6 inches from the ground.

Nerf Bars

Nerf/side bars and/or side pods are required and must be at least 24 inches long.

Steering

All steering components must be cotter keyed or safety wired.

Brakes

All brake components must be cotter keyed or safety wired. Brakes must be of hydraulic disc or drum type only. Scrub type brakes are not acceptable.

Axle Nuts/Wheel Hubs

Front and rear axle nuts and wheel hubs must be safety wired, cotter keyed, pinned, snap ringed or barry clipped.

Weights

All weights must be bolted on and cotter keyed or safety wired.

2-Cycle Engine Clutches

All 2-cycle engines with external clutches must have a third bearing support or other clutch containment made of metal material no less than 0.100 inch thick. At least one of the third bearing support bolts must be safety wired or cotter keyed.

Fairings and Panels

Fairings or side panels must not have sharp edges.