2016

Driver’s Handbook

The nation’s oldest, largest and friendliest kart club

2016 Woodbridge Kart Club Sponsors AM Motorsports Animal House/Hell Box Brooks Racing C&C Racing The Can Clan CPI Racing Scott Dixon DRT Fisher Racing Gaynor Racing Hyder Racing Kart Connection Plus Morgan Motorsports Pirooz Pocono Karters Racer 50 RPG Safe Harbor Sander’s Racing Scuderia Bushdawgs SHY Motorsports Skip’s Racing South Jersey Road Runners Sullivan Blake Remodeling, Inc. Viking Marauders W.E.B. Motorsports WT Racing

Contents WKC officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Club officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Notes about 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Sponsorship program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 General rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Competition rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sprint roadracing classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 125cc sprint roadracing classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Laydown roadracing classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 WKC vintage enduro rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Pre-race safety tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Track rules and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Racing rules and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Post-race tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Protests and appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Scoring and points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Trophies and awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Minor’s release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 2015 class champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 www.woodbridgekartclub.com

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2016 WKC officers Rodney Smith President, Treasurer Scott Sanders Vice-President Brandon Taylor Secretary

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Board of Directors Bob Burkett Clark Gaynor Sr. Pirooz Javan Don Johnson Bernie LaFrance Scott Sanders Rodney Smith Brandon Taylor Simon Whitnell

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Club officials and contacts Dave Brillhart Rodney Smith Greg Heberle Tom Conlon Scott Dixon Duane Eberhart Isabelle Foster Jack Foster Clark Gaynor Scott Sanders Greg Heberle Bob Burkett Rodney Smith Brandon Taylor Jeff Troup

Swap Meet Coordinator, Vintage Karting [email protected] Insurance, VIR Liason [email protected] Pre-Registration [email protected] Safety Committee [email protected] Website [email protected] Vintage Karting, Laydown Foreign Rep [email protected] Scholarship Fund Safety Tech Inspection, Vintage Karting Paddock Setup, Sponsor Relations, Stock Honda Rep, Safety Tech [email protected] Paddock Setup [email protected] Website, Points [email protected] Competition License Director [email protected] Summit Point Raceway Liason, Awards and Trophies, Sprint Roadracing Rep [email protected] Race Director [email protected] Membership Committee [email protected]

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he Woodbridge Kart Club (WKC) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to organize and sanction kart competition activities. Its primary concerns are to provide participants a safe, well-organized racing program, with adequate insurance protection, and a wholesome family environment for the sport of karting. WKC strives to promote the sport, encourage young people to pursue their mechanical interests and provide a place for the proper use of racing karts, while emphasizing safety, fun, close competition, sportsmanship and fair play. The club’s history is somewhat vague. There are only a few current members who were members when the club was first organized. To their best recollection, the club was established in 1960. Records show the club was incorporated in 1969, making it one of the oldest karts clubs in the U.S. According to an article in the September 1983 issue of Summit Point Magazine, written by Bob Grenier, WKC members competed in the early ’60s in the Virginia State Championships at Ellerson, VA, and raced at Marlboro Speedway in Maryland. Sometime in late 1960, WKC began a search for property to build a home track. In 1961, suitable property was located on Smoketown Road in Woodbridge, VA; it was leased from the owner for $500 a year. A dirt track was constructed and racing was held at the track on Sunday afternoons. Members also raced on Friday nights at Scott Winfield’s kart track in Lake Jackson, VA, and on Saturday nights at the Prince William County, Virginia, Fairgrounds. The first asphalt track in the area was constructed in Woodbridge in late 1961; it was a 1/8-mile oval with banked turns. The flagman for WKC then, and until his retirement in 1994, was Arnold Heflin. Arnold was a Life Member of WKC and was inducted into the World Karting Association (WKA) Hall of Fame. In 1965, many of WKC’s members raced for the first time on a road course at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Danville, VA—WKC’s enduro program was born. During the late ’60s, enduro racing also was held at Marlboro Speedway. In 1970, WKC decided to establish Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia as its home track. Due to Virginia International Raceway’s repaving project, we will not be racing at VIR in 2016; we anticipate returning in 2017. For the past several years, WKC has been the premier enduro club in the nation. The club is known for innovative karting programs and serious—but fun—racing. Summit Point and VIR both are considered challenging tracks. It’s difficult to predict what is in store for WKC, but one thing is for certain: As long as there are people who love the sport of karting as much as WKC members love it, there always will be a place to enjoy roadrace karting—the best value in motorsports!

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Notes about the 2016 season

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his Driver’s Handbook is organized to list information and rules in chronological order of the race events. It is highly recommended that all club members read the entire handbook to ensure a successful season and avoid disappointments resulting from not knowing the rules. The WKC 2016 Schedule April 23-24 Summit Point Shenandoah Circuit June 4-5 Summit Point Main Circuit WKA National with Saturday morning practice July 29-31 Dominion Raceway WKA National (tentative) Aug. 27-28 Summit Point Main Circuit Oct. 8-9 Summit Point Main Course with Saturday morning practice

2016 Race Fees Because of wildly varying fees for track rentals/shared weekends and sanctioning fees for regional and national events, please see entry forms, which will be published on our website before each race. WKC will be part of the 2016 WKA Regional Race Series To race in a WKA event, one must have a competition license and WKA membership. WKA membership for WKA National and Regional races will be available at registration. New members willl receive a discounted annual membership of $30—a $10 savings—and a copy of the WKA Technical Manual. Class Hierarchy Each year, the WKC Board of Directors reviews all classes to analyze the cost and revenue stream of each class. The following structure outlines the participation requirements with regard to points, trophies and awards. Championship Classes receive the greatest participation and will receive race-day awards, points and year-end awards. Club Classes will receive awards, points and year-end awards for 1st place only. Club Classes also receive a year-end plaque for 1st place. Recognized Classes will be allowed to compete, however they are excluded from all points, trophies and awards. If a Club Class or a Recognized Class shows up at the first race of the season with eight or more racers who are willing to make a season commitment, the WKC BOD will consider making that class a Championship Class for the remainder of the season. Likewise, a Recognized Class may also be upgraded to a Club Class with a commitment from at least three racers for the season. Important safety tech notes for everyone • Please note that all karts must now have wheel studs of at least 5/16 inches in diameter, or the metric equivalent. • Full one-piece driving suits are required for all participants. • All sprint karts must now run full-width rear bumpers. • All helmets must be Snell 2005 or 2010 rated.

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he Woodbridge Kart Club invites you, your race team or company to participate in the club’s sponsorship program. The current sponsorship fee is $200 per season. For this fee, you will receive a single reserved paddock parking spot at all WKC events, as well as all WKA National events hosted by WKC. In addition, your race team or company logo will be printed in the annual WKC Driver’s Handbook. If your team has several competitors who pit in the same area, it is strongly suggested you increase your sponsorship support accordingly; a fee of $400 is recommended. This will allow plenty of paddock space for your friends and fellow teammates. Additional information and the current sponsorship application form can be downloaded from the Woodbridge Kart Club website: www.woodbridgekartclub.com. Please note: The WKC board has the authority to refuse any offer of sponsorship it feels is inappropriate in any way to Woodbridge Kart Club or kart racing in general. The board and membership of WKC thank you in advance for your support.

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General information Gate opening and closing Please see pre-registration for gate times for each event Wristbands are required at all WKC events. Your wristband provides visual proof that you have purchased a pit pass and have insurance coverage. Anyone not wearing his or her wristband will be fined $10. Anyone on the track premises who has not signed a release and purchased a pit pass will be escorted from the track. Pit passes All persons, regardless of age, entering any WKC racing venue must wear a wristband indicating they have purchased pit pass. The pit pass is more than just an indication that the entrance fee has been paid. It is actually each individual’s insurance coverage while they are on the premises whether they are a member of the pit crew, a family member or a spectator. Everyone must wear their wristband at all times while on the premises. Once you are in the gate Parking, pitting and camping WKC designates reserved parking areas for club sponsors, club officials and individuals who are working for the club. These areas are cordoned off with appropriate signage. You may not park, pit or camp in these areas without WKC permission. Do not, under any circumstances, remove any signage from the cordoned-off areas. All areas not reserved are available on a first-come, first-serve basis A good rule of thumb is don’t camp, pit or park in an area you are not sure is for that purpose and only take the amount of room you actually need. If in doubt about a parking space, please ask a WKC official for assistance. There is no parking or pitting allowed in the push-through areas leading from the paddock onto pit road. No vehicles are allowed on pit road. Emergency exit after gate closing There is a gate available for emergency exits from SPR after the gates have closed for the evening. This key is strictly for emergency exits only—not for letting in friends who arrive late. Electricity and water RV electrical hookups are in place at all tracks. The tracks govern fees and rules regarding the use of electricity. Water is available in several locations at all tracks. Be alert All of our tracks have great spectator viewing areas; stay behind the safety fences.

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Extreme caution is required when crossing the hot pit lane during the times the track is open for practice due to the number of karts leaving the hot pit lane and entering the track. Quiet time We observe quiet time at the track from 10 pm-7 am. Please be respectful of your fellow campers. National Anthem During the playing of the national anthem, stop all engines and activities. Show appropriate respect by facing the flag and removing hats. Parents are encouraged to teach their children appropriate behavior during the playing of the national anthem. Racing with WKC Drivers’ Meeting The mandatory drivers’ meeting will start at the time printed on the pit pass. It is the driver’s responsibility to be at the meeting at the scheduled time. Drivers missing or late to the drivers’ meeting will be penalized per the rules in this handbook. Practice day decals must be displayed on the right side of the driver’s kart. Club decals will be required of all competitors competing for club points. Decals must be affixed to each side of the kart and will be checked on the starting grid. Decals are provided in the membership package and are also available in Registration for a small fee. Chest Protection Chest and rib protection devices are mandatory for all minor members (8-17 years old) and are strongly recommended for all drivers. Driving suits and all personal gear will be required and inspected at pre-race inspection. Karts presented for pre-race inspection without this gear will not be inspected. One-piece driving suits are mandatory. Spec fuel is required for the classes as noted in the rules. Juniors and Minors Minor competitors (ages 8-17) must have a copy of their birth certificates on file in registration before being allowed to compete. A “Minor Release of Liability” form, available in this handbook, must be completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian. Further, if the minor is unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian, a medical authorization letter dated and signed by the minor’s parents or legal guardian must also be on file in Registration. Fun Finale The last event conducted on Saturday and Sunday of the race weekend is the Fun Finale. The event is conducted only if daylight and time permit. It is for non-racers only. WKC conducts the event to promote the sport of karting. It is designed for friends, family members, pit crewmembers, etc. No one who has raced in the past three years is permitted to participate. WKC reserves the right to exclude any participant. The entry fee is $10. Participants must be a minimum of 12 years of age and have registered to participate. No trophies or points are awarded. Engines are any 2-cycle, 100cc engine, gas and oil only, or 4-cycle, sprint or enduro. There is no minimum weight requirement. Those wishing to participate are strongly encouraged to attend the novice school conducted on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. A special novice school just for Fun Finale participants will be held just prior to each Fun Finale; attendance at this school is required for participation. You should make arrangements with the individual allowing you to use his or her kart as to who is responsible for any damage to the kart and equipment before participating. The event is strictly for fun and is WKC’s way of introducing the general public to the sport of karting. Rough Driving In our continual quest to provide the safest racing conditions for our participants, we have increased the number of observers posted around the track. Anyone reported to be bumping or pushing will risk penalty or immediate disqualification at the discretion of the Race Director. For further information, see Section 8.4 in this Handbook. Race Tie-Breaker In the event of a tie finish, the driver who achieved the fastest lap during the race will be deemed the winner. If fastest lap time is identical, the tie-breaker will be the driver who www.woodbridgekartclub.com

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started furthest from the front of the grid. Year-End Tie-Breaker WKC to use WKA rule 803.11. In the event of a tie in the year-end point total, tie will be broken by the driver who has the most wins. If the number of wins is equal, the tie will then be broken by the driver with the most seconds, most thirds, etc. Use of Two-Way Radios All drivers are required to register their frequency at Driver Registration. Drivers must bring all radios with them to registration, and indicate the frequency to be used. Frequencies will be verified at that time via scanner. All frequencies will be monitored throughout the event weekend. No scrambling or encryption of transmission is permitted and driver/ crew must use only the frequency he or she has registered. Anyone found using a non-registered frequency will be disqualified. See WKA Tech Manual section Communications for clarification on radio rules of use. Noise Abatement is an issue at SPR. WKC is bound by contract to restrict racing noise to less than 103dB measured 50 feet from the track. Experience in 2002 shows that 250cc Twins and some other karts require mufflers or other sound reduction measures. Karts exceeding 103 dB will be restricted from the track. More good stuff Paying jobs and volunteers If you or a member of your family, pit crew or a friend are interested in working at the track on the race weekend as a volunteer or in a paid position, please contact the current WKC vice-president. WKC is always looking for persons who are willing to fill in or perform a job throughout the racing season. The only qualification required is a willingness to learn and help. By volunteering, you will be showing your support for WKC and help keep our costs of racing to a minimum. WKC membership and meetings We invite you to become an active member of the Woodbridge Kart Club. You do not have to be a driver to be an active member. By becoming an active member, you will be showing your support for WKC and you will have a vote in the affairs of the club. WKC holds membership meetings at the track on event weekends and at the Swap Meet. Information can be found at www.woodbridgekartclub.com, or contact any club member or sponsor. Club meetings are a good place to meet other karters and enjoy some “bench racing,” and the best place to voice your opinions about how your karting program is managed. The meetings are open to the public.

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Spirit and Intent Karting is a sport intended for fun and enjoyment for the whole family. All rules and regulations have been designed to this end by setting a standard by which karting will be guided. Officials at all WKC events are authorized and empowered to decide if a competitor has taken an unfair advantage of a rule or lack thereof that is not consistent with the spirit and intent of these rules and regulations and may penalize the competitor appropriately. Disclaimer The policies, rules, regulations and procedures set forth herein are designed to provide the orderly, safe conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable standards and requirements for such events. These policies and any policies that may be added/amended shall be used at all WKC-sanctioned events. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of or compliance with these rules, regulations, policies or procedures. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury, death or the loss of property to those who choose to participate. Alcohol and illegal drugs Any use of alcoholic beverages by persons with WKC/WKA event wrist bands on the track premises during the race day will result in expulsion from the track and loss of membership. Any use of illegal drugs by persons at the track will be turned over to the legal authorities and will also result in expulsion from the track and loss of membership. After the track is closed for the day, the local laws governing the use of alcohol will apply. Drivers are reminded that they are responsible for the members of their pit crew. Foul language The use of foul or abusive language, or unsportsmanlike conduct, shall be cause for expulsion from the pit area and/or track. Anyone using abusive language toward any race official, or persons making threatening remarks directed to any race official shall be expelled from the pit area and track. Drivers are held accountable for the conduct of their pit crew, family members and friends. Any competitor expelled from the day’s event or for the entire event shall not receive any points for that day or event and is not entitled to any refund of any monies spent for that day or event. Persons expelled are subject to further action as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors. Pets All pets must be leashed at all times and are not allowed in the hot pit area. You must clean up after your pets Be respectful It is important to remember we are all guests of the tracks. Please act

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accordingly by respecting their property and your fellow race enthusiasts. Please clean up your pit area by picking up paper, drink cans, etc., at the end of the weekend. Children It is very important that children are not left unattended. Children are welcome and encouraged to visit the pit areas; however, they should not visit these areas unless an adult accompanies them. Children are not allowed in the hot pits during practice or the running of a race unless they are a competitor. The sport of karting is a great place to introduce young people to the mechanics involved in motorsports. Pit Vehicles Regulation of pit vehicles varies by track. Please inquire at registration for the requirements for that facility. As a general rule, bicycles, push scooters, razors, motorized scooters and golf carts are permitted in the paddock area, but not in the hot pits. No off-road or off-trail riding on any vehicle is allowed. Pit vehicles’ speed and use must be appropriate for the conditions. Individuals are expected to use common sense and act responsibly; complaints will lead to the loss of this privilege for all. Parents are responsible for the actions of their children. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to operate motorized pit vehicles but may operate non-motorized bicycles, skateboards and scooters in the paddock area after the close of the racing day. Fuel and oil disposal At SPR, a fuel and oil dump is provided near the gas shed. Do not dump fuel, oil or other liquids on the ground. Check with club officials at VIR for fuel and oil disposal.

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2. Competition rules Competitors must meet all of the following requirements to be eligible to compete in WKC-sanctioned races and to receive any points and/or awards that may be due the competitor. 2.1 WKC Year-End Awards Competitors must be active members of WKC to compete for WKC year-end awards by the end of the second race weekend for the year. 2.2 Class Requirements Competitors must meet all requirements of entered classes. 2.3 Age Requirements 2.3.1 Minimum Age Competitors must be a minimum of 7 years of age. 2.3.2 Minor Release of Liability Any entrant less than 18 years of age is a minor competitor and must have a Minor Release of Liability form completed and signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. The form is available in the back of this handbook, and at Registration. Minor competitors must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian or provide a properly signed and dated medical authorization letter to Registration before the minor competitor can participate in any on-track activities. 2.3.3 Birth Certificate Minor competitors between the ages of 7 and 17 must have a certified copy of a birth certificate or other legal proof of age on file in Registration. 2.3.4 Cadet Class Age Requirements Cadet classes are for competitors between the ages of 7 and 11. A cadet driver who is age 11 on Dec. 25th may compete the following season as a cadet. A cadet driver who turns 12 during the season may elect to remain a cadet for the remainder of that year or may move up to the junior classes on his or her 12th birthday. Once the competitor races in a junior class, he or she cannot return to cadet classes. 2.3.5 Junior Classes Age Requirements Junior classes are for competitors between the ages of 12 and 15. A junior driver who is age 15 on December 25th may compete in the following season as a junior. A junior driver who turns 16 during the season may elect to remain a junior for the remainder of that year or may move up to the senior classes on his or her 16th birthday. Once the competitor races in a senior class, he or she cannot return to junior classes. 2.3.6 Minor Driver Safety Requirements Minors (7-17 years old) are required to wear rib protection. Any commercially available rib protector is acceptable.

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2.3.7 Senior Classes Age Requirements Senior Classes are for competitors aged 16 and over. Release-From-Liability All competitors must complete and sign a waiver, a release-from liability form and have received an insurance pit pass. In addition, competitors, by reason of their entry therein, agree not to institute any suit or action at law or at equity against the Woodbridge Kart Club, the Board of Directors, officers or club officials by reason of any claim that the competitor might have or on behalf of any others in association with the competitor for loss of life, personal injury or property damage sustained while attending or competing in a WKC-sanctioned event and shall hold WKC , its officers, directors and officials entirely harmless for any loss of life, injury or property damage. Knowledge of Rules and Regulations Competitors are required to be fully conversant with the rules and regulations that govern an event, as well as any supplementary rules or instructions that may apply to a specific condition or situation for a given event or race. Competitors, by reason of their entry therein, are bound by and agree to all rules, regulations and supplementary rules or instructions that govern the event or race. Physical and Mental Health Competitors must be in apparent good physical and mental health and be capable of participating safely in strenuous activities of competition in the class or classes they have entered. Registration and Fees Competitors must register for and pay entry fees due for any race or practice in which they intend to participate prior to practicing to include Friday practice days. WKC reserves the right to refuse entrys from contestants that are in arrears to WKC or its affiliated organizations. Pre-Race Equipment Inspection Competitors and their equipment must pass all pre-race inspections prior to going on the track. Additional inspections may be performed at any time. Novice Competitors Competitors who have competed in less than 3 kart roadraces are considered to be novices. 2.9.1 Novice School Based on interest, WKC provides an all-day novice school each February that is far more detailed than that offered at the track. It is recommended that drivers at the track for the first time also attend the track novice school. 2.9.2 Novice Identification Novice drivers must display a colored streamer on the rear

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of the kart and a large “X” on the back of their helmet or kart for three race weekends. The “X” should be of a size and color necessary to allow a driver overtaking the kart to recognize that a novice driver is operating it. 2.9.3 Novice Classes All graduating juniors and all adult novice drivers must actively participate in an entry-level class for one year prior to participating in any other class. Entry level classes are Sportsman Sprint, Enduro, 4-cycle and vintage. The Board of Directors may waive entry-level class participation in consideration of prior racing experience. 2.9.4 Novice Class Waiver New racers who wish to enter other classes than those designated for novices must detail their past experience and apply to the Board of Directors in writing. Drivers racing under waivers must report to the Race Director after the morning drivers’ meeting each day for their first three race weekends so the flagman and the corner workers can monitor their driving. Race Director Authority The race director shall have the authority to declare any competitor ineligible to compete for any reason he or she deems appropriate. Rain/Wet Weather Racing WKC is following WKA’s rain policy, which reads, in part: “Unless conditions are deemed unsafe (standing water, lightening, etc.) by the race director, all races will be run rain or shine; please come prepared for racing in wet conditions.” For more ...aka Margarita Motors details, refer to the WKA Technical Manual.

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3. Sprint roadracing classes General WKC class rules follow WKA rules with the exceptions and additions noted below. Classes with “WKC” in their names are WKC only. WKC Competition Classes Whenever possible, WKC will follow the current WKA Roadrace class structure. For those classes, please refer to the current copy of the WKA Technical Manual and whatever Tech Updates (located on the WKA website) which may apply to those classes. Please note: not all classes listed in this handbook will be offered as a competition class at all WKC events. In many cases, there are simply not enough entries to warrant a separate class. If you have questions, consult the WKC Pre-registration forms, or contact the WKC Board of Directors. WKA Sprint Classes covered by the WKA Tech Manual, Section 362: Cadet Sportsman LO206 Final 1 & 2 Junior Animal Lite Junior Animal Heavy Animal Lite Final 1 & 2 Animal Medium Final 1 & 2 Animal Heavy Final 1 & 2 Clone/LO206 Lite Final 1 & 2 Clone/LO206 Heavy Final 1 & 2 Junior Sprint Final 1 &2 Tag Junior Final 1 & 2 Yamaha Sportsman Sprint Final 1 & 2 Yamaha Sprint Final 1 & 2 WKA Sprint Final 1 & 2 Lepoard Sprint Final 1 & 2 Tag Heavy Final 1 & 2 Stock Honday Final 1 & 2 125 Sprint Shifter Final 1 & 2 WKC CADET SPORTSMAN 1 & 2 The intent of this class is to allow drivers ages 7-11 the opportunity to learn driving and mechanical skills. Though this is not a championship class, scales and post race tech are mandatory. These rules are subject to change at the discretion of the WKC Board of Directors at any time. Please keep in mind, this is a class for young drivers as a learning experience and not intended to be for hard-core competition. Parents: Keep this in mind! DRIVERS’ REQUIREMENTS: Age 7-11. WKC “K” Road Racing License required. ENGINES: Comer K-80 Yamaha KT-100 Briggs Raptor Briggs Animal Briggs Animal Pro-Gas Briggs Animal LO206 Clone FUEL: Spec gas and oil for Yamahas and Comers; methanol for Briggs Raptors and Briggs Animals; pump gasoline for Briggs Animal Pro-Gas, LO206 and Clones. CARBURETOR: Comer K-80, stock; Yamaha, Walbro WA55B; all Briggs, stock; Clones, stock. 14

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EXHAUST: Comer K-80, stock; Yamaha, RLV SSX-V#7548; all Briggs and Clones must run RLV exhaust silencer. WEIGHT: 250 lbs. minimum. TIRES: Front tires 4.5 x10-5; rear 4.5 or 6.0 x 5. Competitors may use compounds from Dunlop, Bridgestone, Vega, Hoosier or MG only. GEAR RATIO: Spec ratio is 5.75 minimum with no maximum for Comer and Yamaha. Spec ratio is 2.73 minimum with no maximum for Briggs Raptor, Animals, Animal Pro Gas, LO206, and Clones. CLUTCH: Comer K-80, stock Yamaha, engine or axle clutches are permitted. Briggs Raptor, Animal, Animal Pro Gas and Clone, any dry engine clutch is permitted. CHASSIS and BODYWORK: Per the current issue of the WKA Tech Manual. See sections pertaining to “Manufacturers Cup” (200); “Gold Cup” (250); and “Road Racing Sprint” (350). ENGINE TECH: Please note that all engine rules are per the current WKA Tech Manual. All karts in the top five are subject to tech and must report to the impound area immediately after crossing the scales. The following sections of the current WKA Tech Manual apply with respect to engine and restrictor specifications. MANUFACTURERS CUP, section 200 Cadet Sportsman Yamaha Sportsman GOLD CUP, section 250 Briggs Sportsman 1 Briggs Sportsman 1 Pro Gas Animal Briggs Sportsman LO206 Sportsman Clone 1 BRIGGS RAPTOR, 5 HP, stock with a 0.425” (purple) restrictor on the intake. WKC JR CIK LITE AND HEAVY DRIVER AGE: 12-15. WKA Road Race Class 3 License and/or WKC class J license required. ENGINE: Yamaha, only heads with OEM casting “Yamaha” and cylinders with a Y3 or Y4 and 787 are legal. FUEL: Spec Fuel. MINIMUM WEIGHTS: Lite–305 lbs, Heavy–320 lbs. EXHAUST: RLV SSX-V #7548 (see Section 554.3 and Fig: 554.3 of WKA Tech Manual). TIRES: Open tires except, 10x4.50-5 front, and 11x6.00-5 rear. OTHER: 1) no axle clutches allowed. 2) CIK-style bodywork only, conforming to all dimensions listed in Section 200 (WKA Tech Manual, except the forward “C” dimension). Bodywork, material and construction per WKA Tech Manual section 200. 3) Frame and overall dimension; wheels and tires; steering specifications; brakes (see exception note 4); fuel system; bodywork; bumpers; and seat per WKA Tech Manual Section 200 except where noted. 4) Exception: a duel brake system is required for WKC Jr CIK classes. Note: This is a WKA Manufacturer’s Cup class with the noted changes. Consult WKA Tech Manual, paragraph 214.4, for more specific detail. It is, however, somewhat altered to allow this class to road race with the WKC. If there are any specific questions pertaining to this class, please contact the WKC Race Director, Tech Personnel and/or the WKC Board of Directors. OPEN SPRINT 1 & 2 www.woodbridgekartclub.com

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4. 125cc sprint roadracing classes 4.1 125cc Sprint Roadracing Classes WKC JUNIOR TAG DRIVER’S REQUIREMENTS: Age 14 through 15 only. WKC “C-Jr. TAG” License. FUEL: Spec gas and oil only WEIGHT: 320 lbs ENGINES: Rotax FR125 Jr.MAX., Rotax FR125 MAX. (Power Valve locked in closed position), Parilla Leopard (w/exhaust restrictor), Sonik VX125 (with exhaust restrictor and flex modification), PRDw/166 RESTRICTION: Parilla Leopard requires use of exhaust restrictor (IAME Part #A-125365), Sonik VX125 requires use of exhaust restrictor (TS Racing Part #K SK-442008J), Rotax FR125: Power Valve must be locked in a closed position. STARTER: Must have all OEM starting components intact and working properly. AIR BOX: CIK, with two inlet tubes not to exceed 22.0mm max. inside diameter, and 95mm min. length. CARBURETOR: OEM as supplied from the engine manufacturer. Jetting is open. You may install washers to the OEM needle jets for the purpose of tuning. The means that the throttle connect is non-tech, but you must use the OEM arm and shaft assembly. BRAKES: Dual brake system is not required. Rear disc minimum is 7”, minimum width is 3/16”. FUEL PUMP: Must be of diaphragm pulse type, manufacturer, and location open. IGNITION: OEM, as supplied by the engine manufacturer. Spark plug is open. EXHAUST: Exhaust system, silencers OEM as per engine mfr. CLUTCH: OEM as per the engine manufacturer. Nonadjustable and either single disk or shoe type only. Clutch engagement not to exceed 6000rpm. COOLING: Radiator OPEN. REED CAGE & REEDS: OEM with no modifications. INTERNAL MODIFICATION: All internal modifications of any kind are strictly prohibited. This includes adding and or deleting of parts, i.e. gaskets, nuts, bolts, etc. Engines must be “as manufactured” and must meet all stock OEM specifications and tolerances. FLEX PIPE: Rotax FR125 MAX., FR125 JrMAX. and Parilla Leopard: Non-tech item. Must be flex pipe only. Exception: Sonik VX125- on the Sonic VX125, the minimum length is 10.5”, as measured from the inside of the spring tab ring on the header to the weld at the end of the first divergent cone (the first cone in the pipe). The length must also be at least 17” as measured from the backside of the header flange at the cylinder, around the right side of the header, connector, and pipe to the first to the weld at the end of the divergent cone. It will require a connector approximately 3.5” in length to implement this change. Header must remain stock. Length of the header is 16cm (6.3”) from the outside of the flange at the cylinder to the end of the header. SEAT, BODYWORK & CHASSIS: See Section 4.2, entitled “CIK Chassis Rules” in this handbook for SEAT, BODYWORK and CHASSIS configuration for this class. WKC reserves the right to adjust rules as necessary to maintain an even level of competition for these classes.

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5. Laydown roadracing classes WKC Competition Classes Whenever possible, WKC will follow the current WKA Roadrace class structure. For those classes, please refer to the current copy of the WKA Technical Manual and whatever Tech Updates (located on the WKA website) that may apply to those classes. Those classes not covered by the WKA are classes unique to WKC and will be covered separately, either in this handbook or in the WKC Vintage Rules. Please note: not all classes listed in this handbook will be offered as a competition class at all WKC events. In many cases, there are simply not enough entries to warrant a separate class. If you have questions, consult the WKC Pre-registration forms or contact the WKC Board of Directors. WKA Laydown Classes covered by the WKA Tech Manual, Section 312: Junior Enduro Final 1 & 2 Yamaha Sportsman Medium Final 1 & 2 Yamaha Sportsman Heavy Final 1 & 2 Yamaha Medium Yamaha Heavy 100c Piston Port Final 1 & 2 100cc Controlled Final 1 & 2 Formula 100 Final 1 & 2 Formula 125 Unlimited Final 1 & 2 B-Stock Pro-Gas Laydown Final 1 & 2 WKC CLASSIC CONTROLLED On national event weekends, this class will run on Friday evenings; on regional event weekends, it will run on Saturdays. DRIVER REQ: WKC “A” License or equivalent. ENGINE: Same as 100cc Controlled. Exceptions: No Atomik, Parilla TT75, PC93, Piston Port or newer ICA reed engines allowed WEIGHT: 385lb. FUEL: Gas and oil NOTE: NO PISTON PORT ENGINES ALLOWED WKC VINTAGE USA WKC VINTAGE EURO WKC VINTAGE TWIN USA WKC VINTAGE TWIN EURO

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Vintage Enduro Series Class Rules General Rules: RULES—These rules are the intellectual property of the Woodbridge Kart Club. They may be used by other kart roadracing organizations, with proper attribution, as long as the rules for any class offered are as they are printed in the latest version of these rules, without any additions, modifications or exceptions. ADMINISTRATION—These rules are administered by the Vintage Committee of the WKC Board of Directors. Committee members are Dave Brillhart, Duane Eberhart, Arthur McKenny, Scott Sigafoos and Jack Foster. Please contact Dave at [email protected] with any questions, corrections or proposals. CHASSIS—Design must be 1980 or older. a. No bodywork except vintage-style Nassau panels and Margay Concept nose. FKE karts are an exception and may compete with their stock body. b. Floor pans must be within the main frame rails only. c. Bumpers on all karts and nerf bars on sprints and single-tank enduros must meet current WKA and WKC safety specifications. d. Axles must be stock diameter; no upgrades allowed. BRAKES—Upgrades are allowed and strongly recommended. a. One six-inch hydraulic disc brake is the minimum allowed on Vintage USA karts. b. Vintage Limited and Vintage Euro karts are required to have two separate hydraulic braking circuits and a means to prevent complete failure if one circuit fails. If rear brakes only are used, there must be a minimum of two six-inch discs or one 7.125-inch vented disc, two master cylinders and two brake calipers. c. All karts with foreign motor(s) over 110cc are required to have two separate braking systems, one operating on the front wheels and one on the rear axle. A means to prevent complete failure if one system fails is required. Multi-foreign-engine karts are required to have a minimum of one 7.125-inch vented disc or two 7-inch solid discs on the rear axle. WHEEL STUDS—5/16-inch wheel studs are permitted and a strongly recommended upgrade for all Vintage karts. Per the WKA Tech Manual, they are required for all Vintage Limited karts. CLUTCH—Any drum-type engine clutch or Horstman 4 spring DXL is allowed. Any dry drumtype axle clutch is allowed, i.e. Bystrom, Hegar, Hartman, Proline, Tripp. Vintage Euro karts may use a Horstman axle clutch. TECH—Engines represented as stock are expected to have stock exhaust port size and height and stock reed cages, as noted. Carburetor bore, exhaust ports and fuel can be checked as required. Any 18

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protests will be directed to the Vintage Committee. The appropriate WKA tech manuals are available for reference at the track. RACE LENGTH—All races will be 30 minutes, unless otherwise specified by the Race Director. START PROCEDURES—Vintage USA and Vintage Euro classes will have a Le Mans start, where the driver runs across pit lane and gets in the kart. The driver must be in the seat before the engine is started. If the driver is unable to run across the track, then either the person who will start the kart must run in his or her place, with the starter on the pavement at 90 degrees to the crankshaft, or the driver must wait to start until the pack has left the grid. Any infraction of the Le Mans start, i.e., running before the flag or starting the engine early, will be considered the same as leaving before the flag and subject to the same penalty. Vintage Limited classes will have a conventional roadracing standing start. CLASS IDENTIFICATION—All karts must carry a rear number plate with class identification, as follows: Vintage USA – “V” Vintage Euro – “VE” Vintage Limited – “VL” EQUIPMENT WAIVER—Waivers for drivers and specific non-conforming equipment may be granted by the Vintage Committee. ENGINES – General a. 1978 Design cut-off date b. No case-fed foreign reed-valve engines are permitted unless granted a specific exemption. c. Ignition upgrades are allowed on stock and stock-appearing USA engines in the form of electronic modules to replace the breaker points and self-contained electronic ignitions to replace the stock coil without machine work. Foreign engines may be modified to use Motoplat ignition in place of points. FUEL—All classes are restricted to gas and oil only, with the exception of the Vintage Limited class and specified engine/weight combinations in the other classes, which may use Methanol and oil. NO ADDITIVES other than oil are allowed. OVERBORE—Oversize pistons are allowed in all classes to the following limits to allow salvaging cylinders bored to the limit. 100cc McCulloch - 2.290 inches max 125cc McCulloch - 2.360 inches max 50.6 mm. bore foreign engines - 52.2 mm. max 48.0 mm. bore foreign engines - 50.1 mm. max West Bend 820 engines cannot be bored, but replacement cylinders are available. West Bend new-manufacture “Copperhead” blocks and manifolds are not considered stock, but may be used in open classes. Other engines will be considered on an individual basis.

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Competition Class Specifications: Vintage Limited— a) Driver Req: USA and Euro Single engines up to 110cc—16 and older, WKA Class 2 license or WKC “B” license; all others—18 and older, WKA class 1 license or WKC “A” license b) Eligible Motors: All WKA A-Limited All Vintage USA motors listed below All Vintage Euro Rotary motors listed below All Vintage Euro Reed I & II motors listed below 135cc Single—Komet K29, K30, K99, K299, BM130, DAP T-60, TKM V, TKM VL c) Specifications and weights as follows:

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Vintage Euro— a) Driver Req: 16 and older, WKA Class 2 license or WKC “B” license b) Eligible Rotary Valve Motors: BM-96, 96TT, 97TT, 100, 104, & 107 Dap T-80, T-80A, & T-81 Hewland Arrow KE3 and KE4 Komet K-77, K-78, K-88, K-88TT, and K-78TT (small case) Manx Parilla SS-21, SS-22, SS-23, SS27TT TKM S-89, S-89TT, FF-99, & FF-99TT Yamaha KT-100A Yamaha KT-100S (straight shaft, original-style cylinder, carb to rear) Eligible Reed I Motors: Dap T-72 Margay LMR Eligible Reed II Motors: Komet K-55 Atlas I c) Specifications and weights as follows: CLASS

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Pre-race inspection All competitors wishing to participate in practice or a race must undergo a pre-race inspection before the competitor is allowed on the track. Pre-race inspectors thoroughly examine the competitor’s equipment for defects, suitability for competition and that the equipment meets the minimums and maximums set forth. This inspection is not to be construed to mean that the competitor’s equipment will be totally safe to operate, but is to identify any equipment that, in the opinion of the pre-race inspector, is unsafe or does not meet the minimums or maximums set forth. This inspection shall include the following: Requirements Kart must meet all WKA and WKC rules. Please refer to the current WKA Technical Manual. The following paragraphs 6.3 through 6.10 are intended for information only, with the exception of paragraph 6.9. Please note the requirement for the use of balaclavas by drivers with long hair. This requirement WILL be enforced or the competitor will NOT be allowed to race or practice at any WKC-hosted event. Fuel Tanks Fuel tanks must be securely attached to the kart and the design must prevent the fuel tank from being the highest point of the kart. All fuel lines must be tightly secured at all connections with no leaks. Steering Components Steering must be direct, mechanical type and of suitable design, in proper working order and adjusted for maximum safety. All steering bolts, nuts, linkages and supports shall be tight and safety-wired or cotter-pinned. There must be a minimum of six

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inches of clearance between any bodywork and the outer rim of the steering wheel. There must be a minimum of three inches of clearance between the driver fairing and the steering wheel in all positions of rotation of the wheel. Frame Frame shall be of safe design, free of defects and of sufficient strength for safe operation. Attention shall be paid to all welds. No part of the kart that would constitute a hazard to other karts and drivers will be permitted. Bumpers Front bumpers must protect the driver’s feet and may not constitute a hazard to other drivers. Junior Enduro and Yamaha Sportsman classes must have rear bumpers as the rearmost part of the kart, excepting the number panel. 6.6.1 Rear bumper All sprint roadracing karts must be equipped with rear bumpers to protect the driver and kart from rear impact and to keep a following kart from reaching the rear tires. 6.6.2 Bodywork Karts with WKA bodywork must use a double bar bumper design. Karts with CIK bodywork must use either a double bar design or CIK Homologated “rear wheel protection.” 6.6.3 Construction The bumper must be constructed of minimum 3/4" diameter steel tubing, with a minimum tubing wall thickness of 0.065". 6.6.4 Maximum width The ends of the bumper shall not extend beyond the outside of the rear tires, as raced. 6.6.5 Minimum width The bumper shall extend to at least the center of the rear tires. 6.6.6 Double bar bumper height Top bar must be located no more than 12" and no less than 6.5" above the ground plane as measured from the ground plane to the top of the bar. The bottom of the bottom bar must be no lower than the bottom of the frame, and the top of the bottom bar must be no higher than the bottom of the rear axle. The bottom bar may be interrupted in the space between the frame rails if there is a rear cross member that serves as that part of the rear bumper. The bottom bar may have a slip joint located between the frame rails to allow for frame flex. 6.6.7 Double bar bumper design The ends of the upper and lower tubes must be connected. Connection may be tube bent 180º or by bending the top tube to meet the bottom tube with the upper ends of the top tube bent down to meet the bottom tube. 90º corners at the end of the upper tube are not allowed. Additional horizontal and vertical tubes are allowed within the dimensions listed above. The top horizontal tube must The Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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Fire extinguishers WKC competitors must have a 2.5lb. dry-powder fire extinguisher in their possession. Pit passes Pit passes are required of all persons entering the track premises, regardless of age or requirement for being on the track premises. The WKC contract with the tracks clearly state that the club will ensure that all participants on and off track sign an insurance waiver before entering the track. Because the consequence for the club is loss of racing privileges at the track, anyone found without a signed waiver will be escorted out of the track and will lose his or her club membership status. WKC pays for pit passes for any person less than 8 years of age to encourage families and spectators to participate in the sport. Kart Number The WKC assigned kart number must be displayed on the nose and both sides of the kart. The number identifies the driver and cannot be used by anyone else. Nonmembers racing at WKC club events will be assigned a permanent number for the race weekend in a range above those used by club members. There cannot be any leading zeros on any number. Club members have the option of using the club-provided paper numbers and letters available in track registration. Those members that prefer vinyl or other materials must meet the following requirements: 7.3.1 All numbers and letters will be black in the standard block font on a white background. 7.3.2 The number or letter must be at least 5" tall and .5" wide and not more than 6" tall and .625" wide. 7.3.3 A white background must extend beyond the numbers and letters by a minimum of .5" on the top, bottom and both sides. 7.3.4 Double- and triple-digit numbers must have a minimum of .25" between them. 7.3.5 Modification of the numbers or letters, such as changing the font to something more difficult to read, or failure to follow the number rules in any manner could result in disqualification. Warnings will be issued in safety tech and/or on the grid. Disqualification can occur at anytime after the start of the race through the post race technical inspection. If there is a question of the numbers being acceptable, check with the race director. Grid Position Grid position for club races is based on the order in which competitors register for the race. Please note, the top three starting positions will be reserved for the top three point finishers from the previous season. However, those competitors wishing to take advantage of this, MUST pre-register. The option does NOT apply to WKA National events. All competitors using the pre-registration option will be gridded ahead of any competitor registering at the track. The postmark on pre-registration letters is used to determine the order of registration to make the process as fair as possible, no matter where the competitor lives. The earliest and latest dates permissible for postmarks on pre-registration letters for each club race weekend are specified on the pre-registration forms. The pre-registration letters are sorted by postmark, with those for each day mixed together in a separate group. Then, starting with the group of letters with the earliest allowed postmark, letters are randomly selected to open and enter into the registration database. Once all the letters with the first allowed postmark are entered into the registration database, a letter from the group of letters from the second allowed postmark will be randomly selected and entered into the registration database and so on. Letters postmarked before the specified postmark period will be held one day for each day postmarked early as a penalty. Order of competitor registration at the track deterThe Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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mines the remainder of the grid positions for each class. The club board of directors determines the order of classes on the grid at the beginning of each season. Grid position order for each class and race group will announced by the grid official organizing the grid for each race. This system of grid positioning also applies to those individuals using the WKC online registration option. Pre-registration Competitors may use the WKC pre-registration form in the club newsletter or on the WKC website, www.woodbridgekartclub.com, for club races. You must use the entry form on the WKA website for the WKA Nationals. Also available is the WKC online pre-registration option. Pre-Registration Cancellation Competitors can cancel a pre-registration by notifying the race registrar no later than the pre-registration close date (see published entry form for official date). The race registrar’s phone number and email address are on the preregistration form. Any refund due will be mailed after the race weekend has been concluded and only if notification is received as stated above. No refunds are made after the start of the race weekend. Pre-registration check-in is required for all WKC events, including WKC-hosted WKA Nationals. At WKC-hosted WKA Nationals, you will receive your grid information, as well as kart numbers, that have been assigned for the event. Pre-registration pickup will take place at track registration during registration hours. Registration at the Track Registration at the track will open at 8am for Friday practice days and at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays of any race weekend. The competitor must present to the registrars the following documents when registering at the track or picking up the WKA National pre-registration: 7.8.1 Pit pass and colored flash card (weekend schedule). Photo identification may also be required. 7.8.2 Check, money order, credit card or cash for entry fees, if due. 7.8.3 Minors (ages 12-18) require a “Minor Release of Liability” form completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian. Forms are available at registration or see page 44. 7.8.5 Minor drivers (ages 8-17) must have a copy of their birth certificates on file at registration in order to compete. The Board of Directors reserves the right to examine the original birth certificate. Radio Registration All drivers who wish to use a radio system are required to register their frequencies at Driver Registration. Drivers must bring all radios with them to registration and specify the frequency to be used. Frequencies will be verified at that time via scanner. All frequencies will be monitored throughout the event weekend. No scrambling or encryption of transmission is permitted. Driver/crew must use only the frequency he or she has registered. Anyone found using a non-registered frequency will be disqualified. See WKA Tech Manual for additional radio system rules of use. Drivers in Multiple Classes in One Race Group Rental transponders are available for competitors entered in multiple classes in the same race group at WKC regional races. The competitor must provide a transponder mount for each rental unit used. The driver will be gridded in the slower, or later gridded, class. The transponder must be returned at the end of the race. Race Cancellation There are no refunds for a race cancellation. Competitors cannot register for and claim race-cancellation points after registration closes for the event or the race director has canceled the race, whichever occurs first.

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Insufficient Funds Persons who register by check with non-sufficient funds (bad check) will be banned from any future WKC-sanctioned events until the funds are paid in full, plus a $25 returned-check fee. Once the funds are paid in full, they will be required to register with cash or certified funds until notified otherwise. Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting All drivers must attend and all engines must be stopped while the mandatory drivers’ meeting is conducted. Drivers will receive valuable information and updates as to how the race weekend will be conducted. Much of the information is important to the safety of all competitors. Drivers who miss or are late to the meeting will be docked one practice session for the first offense. The race director can take further action for any further tardiness or absence. The sooner the drivers arrive for the meeting, the sooner practice begins and the longer it lasts. Helmet Inspection WKC will use a current-year sticker for helmet inspection. This sticker is available at the pre-tech area or at the end of each drivers’ meeting. Once you receive a sticker, it is good for each race during the current year racing season. Novice School and Practice A novice school is conducted in the registration building immediately following the mandatory drivers’ meeting on each practice and race day. Attendance is mandatory for all first time drivers and is recommended for drivers who are racing at Summit Point Raceway and VIR for the first time. Novices attending the class should have their driving gear with them and their karts ready to go on the track. A special novice practice session will be held at the end of the first round of practice where an experienced driver will lead one or two laps, demonstrating the correct line, before pulling into the pits and letting the novices complete the session on their own. Novice drivers will be gridded at the rear of their race class, regardless of the registration assigned grid position as long as they have the X on their helmet. Practice, General Race rules and procedures apply to all practice sessions. Extreme caution shall be exercised during practice sessions because of the mixed grouping of karts and drivers. A checkered orange-and-white flag will be displayed on the front straight to mark the end of your practice session. When you receive this flag, proceed around the track and return to the pits on that lap. The hot pit lane must be cleared of all karts and equipment immediately following the final practice session to prepare for the day’s racing on schedule. Drivers must meet all competition eligibility requirements to practice and their karts must have passed pre-race inspection. Any driver on the track during a practice session that is not in the correct practice group or not meeting competition eligibility will be banned from further practice and/or competition for that weekend. Practice Days The Friday before three-day race weekends at each track will be a practice day. The day’s schedule is the same as that for Saturday or Sunday race days through the mandatory drivers’ meeting. Practice will begin after the drivers’ meeting and last until the end of the day. Practice-Day Fee Consult the pre-registration forms for practice-day rates. Each driver registering for practice day will be provided a practice-day sticker that must be placed on the right side of the helmet. Drivers must register for a race class for that weekend to register for practice day. Morning practices Practice on Saturday and Sunday mornings during race weekends will be conducted using four groups designated by a color and number (Group 1/Blue, Group 2/Pink, Group 3/Orange and Group 4/Yellow). These groups are arranged based on similar kart speed and characteristics. The practice designation group for each class is The Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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indicated on all club registration forms. Practice-group colors will be available in registration. Each driver must place the color for the group(s) his/her kart will participate in on the right front of the kart. Any driver practicing in other than his or her assigned group without permission of the Race Director will be penalized one practice session for the first infraction. Subsequent incidents may result in more severe disciplinary action. Each practice session lasts approximately 6-9 minutes (4-6 laps). On occasion, groups are combined. Normally, disabled karts are picked up by tow trucks and returned to the pits after each group. Groups can be combined to increase practice sessions; be alert to changes announced at drivers’ meetings and over the loudspeaker. Practice will begin after the mandatory drivers’ meeting. When novices are at the track, a special session of practice for them will be held between the first and second rounds of practice. Practice Groups 7.20.1 Group 1/Blue 4 Cycle Sprints, Piston Port Can Sprints, all Junior Sprints and single-engine Vintage karts. Vintage drivers competing in both USA and Euro classes may request group change at Race Director’s discretion. 7.20.2 Group 2/Pink Single-engine pipe laydown enduros to include: 100cc Controlled, 100cc Controlled Spec, Spec125 Enduro R&D, 100cc Piston Port Lite, Yamaha Medium and Heavy, WKC Yamaha EX; and Junior Enduro lite and Heavy.

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7.20.3 Group 3/Orange WKA Sprint Lite and Heavy; Yamaha Sprint Lite and Heavy; Spec125 Sprint, Jr TAG, Yamaha Sportsman Lite, Medium, and Heavy; WKC Classic Controlled; Piston Port Can Lite, Medium, and Heavy; and Vintage Twins. 7.20.4 Group 4/Yellow 125cc Sprints, B Stock, Formula125, Formula100, Controlled Limited, 250cc Rotax (single and twin cylinder) and Unlimited. Disabled Kart Procedures If during practice or a race your kart becomes disabled and you are unable to coast into the pit area, move your kart well off the track into a safe location. Drivers are not allowed, under any circumstances, to push their karts back to the pit area. Corner workers will alert drivers of disabled karts of the end of the race or practice session either by blowing an air horn or by waving the driver onto the track. At that time, drivers are to move their karts to the edge of the track, put on their helmets and gloves and prepare to be towed back to the pits. Towing Procedures Tow trucks will be dispatched between practice sessions and at the conclusion of each race to pick up disabled karts. When the driver is certain the practice session or race has ended and corner workers wave them onto the track, they are to move their karts onto the track. If the kart cannot be towed because of damage to the brakes, steering or tires, the driver should help the tow truck operator load it in the back of the truck. If it can be towed, drivers are to have their helmets and gloves on and be in their karts. Ropes of different lengths with loops tied for handles are attached to the bumper of the truck. Drivers hold on to the rope loop with one hand and steer with the other. Drivers are to never attach the rope to the kart or wrap it around any part of their bodies. The tow truck will travel slowly around the track, stopping to pick up other disabled karts. Drivers must ride the brakes on their karts to keep slight tension on the rope to avoid slack. They are to hold onto the rope until arriving in the pits and certain they will not endanger others being towed when letting go of the rope. Drivers are never to throw the rope; lay it over the side of the kart and then brake gently to avoid running over it. If a driver is uncomfortable being towed, he or she should request that the kart be loaded in the back of the tow truck.

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driver a rolled-up black flag as a warning or an unfurled black flag as notice to report to the pits. See WKA Tech Manual Section 108.5 for penalty of disregarding a black flag. Two-Way Radios Two-way radio communication between the pits and drivers is allowed. All crews wishing to use radios must present them at Driver Registration for inspection. Frequency to be used must be provided and will be verified via scanner at that time. NOTE: It is the driver/crew’s responsibility to know your frequency. If you do not know your frequency, you will be prohibited from radio use until frequency can be verified. Any drivers/ crew caught using an unregistered frequency will be immediately disqualified. WKC monitors two-way radio communications at the track and will penalize use of radios for unsportsmanlike actions. Unsportsmanlike actions include communications between the pit crew and driver or driver to driver, using the radio to help make a blocking maneuver on a kart preparing to pass or to enlist the help of another driver. The race director and club officials may take more severe action at their discretion based on the circumstances. Rough Driving Rough driving is normally defined as hitting other karts deliberately to gain an advantage either by forcing them off the track, off line or to lose momentum. If race officials, to include corner workers, see what they consider rough driving during practice or a race, it will be reported to the flagman. If possibly incidental contact, the flagman will show the offending driver a rolled-up black flag as a warning. If flagrant or persistent violations, the flagman will show the offending driver an unfurled black flag as notice to report to the pits. See WKA Tech Manual Section 108.5 for penalty of disregarding a black flag. Pitting Drivers shall use extreme caution when entering and exiting the hot pit area. Be alert for pedestrians and other karts. Under no circumstances shall a competitor operate his or her kart in the opposite direction of traffic flow or exhibit any horseplay with a kart in the pit area; such actions shall be cause for disqualification. When exiting the hot pit area, the driver must yield right of way to all other competitors on the track and shall not enter the racing groove until he or she can safely merge with traffic. During practice, have respect for others and do not pit your kart where others have set up their equipment for practice. No Push Back/Engine Restart A disabled kart cannot, under any circumstances, be pushed back to the pits. Drivers may not enter the pits from the track through pit out. If during a race the engine stops and the kart cannot coast into the hot pit entrance or the driver exits the kart with the motor not running in any area other than the hot pits, the competitor is considered out of the race at that point. If the engine stops and the kart is able to coast into the hot pit entrance, the driver may get out of the kart to effect repairs or get help to restart the engine and rejoin the race. A competitor may not restart his or her engine in any area other than the hot pits. Any competitor in violation of this rule shall be disqualified and is subject to further penalties to include expulsion by the race director and suspension upon review by the board of directors. No Push to Finish/Scoring Karts must cross the finish/scoring line under their own power. Upon exiting the kart, the competitor is considered out of the race. Should the driver or others attempt to push it to the finish/scoring line, the driver will be disqualified. Signaling A competitor is required to know and employ hand signals when operating their karts on the track. The following signals shall be used: 8.11.1 One arm raised in the air: Competitors shall place one arm over their heads to signal following competitors of a hazardous condition ahead or when they or another competitor are slowing abnormally, pulling off course, not accelerating properly or entering the pits. The Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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8.11.2 Both arms above the head: Competitors shall raise both arms above their heads in a waving motion if they inadvertently come to a stop on the course in the path of oncoming karts as an indication they will not proceed from that position until all have passed and they can safely proceed. 8.11.3 Pointing: Competitors shall point in the direction they intend to proceed to overtake a slower kart, thus signaling a following competitor during a “sling shot pass” of a slower kart. If a competitor recognizes a potential hazard on a kart ahead or behind them, they shall signal the driver of the kart, the flag person and corner workers by pointing to the kart. If a competitor cannot pass a slower kart because the slower kart is blocking, the competitor shall signal the flag person by raising one hand and pointing to the kart. 8.11.4 Patting the helmet: Competitors shall pat the top of their helmets repeatedly with one hand to signal the corner workers and race officials that an incident involving a fellow competitor has occurred and immediate medical attention is probably required. Flags Competitors are required to know and obey the following flags without question: 8.12.1 Green: Displayed at the start of the race or practice session and kept visible as long as the track is clear for practice or racing. 8.12.2 Yellow: A waving yellow flag indicates the track is at least partially blocked by an accident, emergency vehicle or objects that may have fallen off competing karts. Competitors who observe the yellow flag will use caution and hold their positions. No passing is allowed until the yellow flag can no longer be seen, but after leaving the area may proceed to race. Competitors who pass another competitor while in an area in which the yellow flag is being displayed shall be reported to the race director for assessment of those penalties that the race director may deem appropriate. 8.12.3 Red: Indicates an incident has occurred that requires the ambulance to be dispatched and that the race or practice has been stopped. If it is displayed during a race, competitors shall slow down immediately and return to the front straight at a reduced speed and with extreme caution, come to a stop in single file, shut down their engines and await instructions from race officials. No work may be done on a competitor’s kart unless approved by the race director and then only for safetyrelated reasons. If the race is half over, the race shall be considered a complete race and scoring shall revert back to the lap prior to the red flag having been displayed. If displayed during practice, the competitor shall slow down immediately and return to the pits at a reduced speed and with extreme caution. 8.12.4 Black: When displayed as a rolled flag and pointed at a competitor, it is a warning that the competitor is bordering on disqualification and/or suspension, usually due to a driving infraction. When displayed unfurled and pointed at a competitor, it indicates something is wrong with that competitor’s kart or that the driver is in violation of safe driving rules and is being penalized or disqualified. The driver must complete that lap at a reduced speed and report to the pits for repair or inspection by a race official. Failure to comply with the black flag will result in the competitor not being scored for laps after black flag has been displayed. Failure to heed black flag may also result in suspension of competition and/or membership privileges. 8.12.5 Black-and-White Checkered: Displayed at the finish/scoring line to indicate the completion of a race. Competitors receiving the checkered flag shall proceed at a reduced speed directly to pits and stop at the entrance to the weigh-in area.

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8.12.6 Orange-and-white checkered: Displayed on the main straight during practice to indicate that that practice session is complete. Competitors receiving the orangeand-white checkered shall proceed around the track at a reduced speed and return to their pits. The orange-and-white checkered flag will also be used to indicate the end of the 20-minute Briggs races that run concurrent with 2-cycle Sprint classes that run for 30 minutes. After the Briggs karters take the orange-and-white checkered flag, they are to drive the remainder of the lap at a reduced speed back to the pits, staying out of the racing line because racing will continue for the other classes. Briggs drivers not heeding the orange-and-white checkered flag procedures may be penalized one lap or disqualified at the Race Director’s discretion. Accidents and incidents Competitors are expected to know and obey the following procedures without question. 8.13.1 When injuries occur: Competitors injured in an accident or incident are expected to move to safety if they are physically able and indicate they require medical assistance by patting their helmets and pointing to themselves. Anyone in an accident who remains motionless will cause the corner worker to report that a driver is injured and requires medical attention. 8.13.2 Red-flag incidents: A red flag shall be displayed and the ambulance dispatched for any karter who has flipped or has been thrown from his or her kart due to an accident or incident. Persons involved in an accident for which the ambulance was dispatched are required to complete an accident report as soon as possible for submission to the club’s insurance company or sign a waiver if medical attention is declined before returning to competition. 8.13.3 Ambulance procedures: The ambulance attendants must check out any driver in a kart that flips or is thrown from his or her kart during an accident. In addition, the driver must ride back to the pit area in the ambulance, even if he or she declines medical attention. Any driver refusing to ride in the ambulance or allow the medical assessment will be suspended from further competition until approved to return by the Board of Directors. Certified emergency medical technicians staff the ambulance who will assess a driver’s condition. If hospitalization is necessary, the ambulance will transport the driver to a nearby hospital. 8.13.4 Hospital procedures: Drivers taken to the hospital for treatment are responsible for their transportation back to the track. It is advisable for a family member or friend to either go with the driver or be made aware of the location of the driver’s pit pass, insurance card, identification and keys. If a driver is at the track alone, he or she should notify any WKC official of this fact and WKC members will see that the driver’s equipment is secured. 8.13.5 Returning to competition: Drivers involved in a red flag incident must be cleared by medical personnel before returning to competition. A competitor involved in a red flag incident during the race, but able to continue to compete when the race is restarted, shall be placed at the rear of the grid for the restart. The race director will determine that the competitor and his or her equipment will not pose a safety hazard to that competitor or other competitors. 8.13.6 Accidents or incidents without injuries: Drivers who are involved in an accident or incident that could be construed as serious, but the competitor is uninjured, shall signal the corner worker they are okay. Get out of the kart when it is safe to do so The Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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and immediately pull the kart as far off the track as possible to a safe location. If the kart has damage to the brakes, tires or steering components, it must go through safety tech before returning to the track. Tow-truck operators and WKC officials will remove the safety tech sticker from any kart they determine to have sustained mechanical damage requiring repair. 8.13.7 Faking injuries: If the race director deems that a driver purposely fakes an injury in an effort to bring out the red flag and stop the race in an attempt to better his or her position by getting the race restarted, the driver will be disqualified and subject to further action. 8.13.8 Excursions and spinouts: A competitor whose kart leaves the racing surface and the engine continues to run, may rejoin the race, but only when it doesn’t pose a hazard for the competitor or others. The competitor must re-enter the track at the nearest possible point compatible with the safety of his- or herself and others and without improving his or her position in the race. Spec gas and oil A number of classes have been designated as having to run spec fuel. The following are the policies and procedures that are used for the spec fuel rule. 8.14.1 Spec fuel: Approved oils are mandatory for use in any class specified to be a Spec Fuel class and shall be mixed with one (1) gallon of Sunoco 110 Leaded Race Fuel, available for purchase at each event. Refer to the current WKA Technical Manual and/or event registration form for approved oils and mix ratios. 8.14.2 See WKA Tech Manual for any additions or updates to the types of oil allowed.

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disqualification. Competitors who have been disqualified shall receive zero points for the race. Fuel and oil tech Several grades of racing gas can be purchased at the tracks. The time the pumps will be open will be announced at the drivers’ meeting. The fuel for spec fuel classes will be marked on the pumps. The competitor is responsible for ensuring that his/her fuel and oil is legal for the class in which he or she is competing. The 2-cycle fuel/oil standard used by the tech inspector for legality in the non-spec fuel classes will follow the current WKA Tech Manual. The Digatron meter will be set to -45 using cyclohexane and the competitor’s fuel checked with the meter must not exceed zero. At the tech inspector’s discretion, he may use any of the other fuel tests in the current WKA manual. Because gasoline purchased off track may contain a percentage of alcohol or other unacceptable substance(s) that could result in fuel being deemed illegal, competitors, for a $1 fee, may have their fuel/oil checked at the track to determine if it passes track testing. 9.5.1 Spec gas and oil regulations are listed under Race Rules and Regulations. The tech inspector may use a Digatron Gauge, “baby bottle” test, hygrometer test or any other test he deems necessary to compare a competitor’s fuel sample with the standard samples maintained in tech. 9.5.2 The race director, tech inspector or their designated representatives have the authority to require any competitor to undergo fuel and/or oil tests at the track, before or after a race, and have the authority to take samples of fuel and/or oil to be analyzed at an off-track laboratory. Drivers refusing to allow testing or taking of samples of their fuel and/or oil will be penalized and receive all possible penalties prescribed for a first offense fuel and oil disqualification. 9.5.3 A competitor’s fuel and/or oil that has been tested at the track and passes is subject to being considered illegal at a later date if samples have been taken and forwarded to a laboratory for analysis and the results indicate the presence of an unacceptable substance(s) or a percentage of a substance(s) greater than the acceptable standard for fuel and or oil. 9.5.4 Any competitor using any substance(s) for or in combination with the fuel and/or oil that is not approved by WKC for use in a class shall be penalized as follows for a first offense during a race season: 9.5.4.1 The competitor shall be disqualified and receive zero points for that race and 9.5.4.2 The competitor shall be banned from participating in any additional classes for the remainder of the race weekend and may lose any points awarded or monies already spent for all classes the competitor has entered and/or competed for that weekend and 9.5.4.3 The competitor may lose all points that have been accrued by the competitor for the season in all classes in which the competitor has been awarded points. 9.6.5 Any competitor using any substance(s) for or in combination with the fuel and/or oil that is not approved by WKC for use in a class shall be penalized as follows for a second offense during a race season in which any penalty was levied against the competitor for a first offense: 9.6.5.1 The competitor shall receive all possible penalties prescribed for a first offense and 9.6.5.2 Competitor shall be banned from participating in any WKC event for a period of 12 months from the date of the second infraction.

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General The following policies and procedures shall be used in filing any appeal or protest. Only a competitor of record can file a protest or an appeal. Only protests or appeals that are properly filed shall be accepted for consideration. Forms The appropriate forms for filing protests and appeals will be maintained in track registration. Protests 10.3.1 Competitor’s driving or conduct: A competitor wishing to protest the driving or conduct of another competitor during a race must notify the Race Director immediately upon completion of the race of his or her desire to lodge a protest. If the Race Director is not available at the scales or pit out, the competitor should go to registration and request the Race Director or an assistant Race Director come to registration for the filing of a protest. The competitor must then submit a written statement detailing the reasons for protest to the Race Director no later than 30 minutes after the completion of race. The Race Director will investigate the alleged incident to the extent reasonable and render a decision in writing on the filed protest and notify all concerned. 10.3.2 Fuel and oil: Any competitor may protest any other competitor’s fuel and/or oil. A competitor wishing to protest another competitor’s fuel and/or oil must notify the Race Director or post tech inspector as soon as possible upon completion of a race. The competitor must submit a written statement of protest and indicate he or she will pay any and all costs for lab testing in addition to a $25 fee. Samples of the protested competitor’s fuel and/or oil will be taken by the post tech inspector and submitted for lab testing. Results of laboratory testing shall be forwarded to the WKC Board of Directors for review and disposition. 10.3.3 Technical Inspection. Any competitor may protest any other competitor’s kart for technical compliance with the rules governing the class. A competitor wishing to lodge such a protest must notify the Race Director or post tech inspector as soon as possible upon completion of the race and prior to competitors being released from tech. After notification, the protest must be put in writing on the WKC protest form. 10.3.4 Race Finish and Points: Protests of race finish and points must be made in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of the official race results being posted. Posting will be announced over the public address system. It is the competitor’s responsibility to review the official results, regardless of being aware of the time of posting. The Race Director will investigate the alleged incident to the extent reasonable and render a decision in writing on the filed protest and notify all concerned. 10.3.5 Protest of season points: Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their season point totals, as posted during the season and in the final season point standings, are accurate. In the event a competitor believes his or her season points total is incorrect, he or she must notify the WKC Points Director in writing within 30 days after the publication of the final points or it may result in the forfeiture of any trophies and/or awards that may have been due the competitor. The WKC Points Director will expeditiously forward, in writing, any protests of season points that he or she cannot resolve to the WKC Board of Directors for review and decision. The Woodbridge Kart Club 2016 Driver’s Handbook

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Appeals Any competitor penalized by the Race Director or as a result of a protest filed by a competitor may appeal the decision to the WKC Appeals Board. The appeal must be filed in writing immediately following the Race Director’s decision. An Appeals Board composed of three officials appointed by the President of WKC Board of Directors will review the appeal. The Appeals Board will determine if the protest/appeal was properly filed and if additional information is available to overrule the Race Director’s decision. 10.4.1 Appeal of penalty: A competitor may appeal a penalty assessed by the Race Director or a WKC official by submitting an appeal in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of the penalty being assessed. The Race Director and the Appeals Board will conduct a review of the competitor’s appeal to determine the circumstances of the penalty. The group can be augmented by technical expertise, as necessary, to determine if the appeal was properly filed and if the penalty shall stand or be reversed upon review of the equipment and/or facts surrounding the penalty. The competitor filing an appeal may be present to present any additional evidence to support his or her appeal and answer questions posed by the Appeals Board. The findings of the group will be final. 10.4.2 Appeal of protest: A competitor may appeal a penalty assessed by the Race Director based on a protest filed by another competitor by submitting an appeal in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of the penalty being assessed. The Race Director and the Appeals Board will conduct a review of the competitor’s appeal to determine the circumstances of the penalty. The group can be augmented by technical expertise, as necessary, to determine if the appeal was properly filed and if the penalty shall stand or be reversed upon review of the equipment and/or facts surrounding the penalty. The competitor filing an appeal may be present to present any additional evidence to support his or her appeal and answer questions posed by the Appeals Board. The findings of the group will be final. 10.4.3 Appeal of disqualification: An appeal of a disqualification as a result of on-track behavior, at the scales or post-race technical inspection (i.e., engine legality, fuel, etc.) must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within 30 minutes of being disqualified and must show valid cause to reconsider disqualification. The competitor’s kart and any components that are related to the competitor’s disqualification must remain in the tech area under the direct supervision of the tech coordinator/ inspector until disposition of the competitor’s appeal or until released by the Race Director. The Race Director and the Appeals Board shall conduct a review of the competitor’s appeal to determine the circumstances of the disqualification. The group can be augmented by technical expertise, as necessary, to determine if the appeal was properly filed and if the disqualification shall stand or be reversed upon review of the equipment and/or facts surrounding the disqualification. The competitor filing an appeal may be present to present any additional evidence to support his or her appeal and answer questions posed by the members of the review. An appeal that cannot be settled by the close of the event will require that the Race Director impound any equipment related to the disqualification. Penalties assessed will be as specified by this rulebook. The findings of the group will be final.

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11. Scoring and points 11.1

Scoring Points awarded are subject to the following point-award policies and procedures: 11.1.1 AMB Scoring System: An AMB electronic scoring system will record each kart equipped with a functioning transponder in the order each crosses the start/finish line each lap. 11.1.2 Transponder Use: AMB electronic scoring transponders are mandatory and must be securely mounted. To work properly, they must be mounted vertically. Competitors who rent transponders must furnish their own mounting brackets. Transponders will not transmit through metal or carbon fiber (fiberglass or plastic is okay). A competitor may be disqualified and scoring may stop for any kart if the transponder fails to register on the system. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure an operable transponder. 11.2 Points Director Official scoring and points shall be accomplished at the track by the WKC Points Director in accordance with the rules and procedures established in this handbook. 11.3 Awarding Points Points will be awarded to each qualified competitor in a race in the order in which they finish, unless they are disqualified by scales, by post-race tech or by order of the Race Director. 11.4 Black Flags Failure to comply with the black flag will result in the competitor not being scored for laps after black flag has been displayed. Failure to heed black flag may also result in suspension of competition and/or membership privileges. 11.5 Race cancellation The Race Director shall have the authority to cancel any race for any reason he or she believes is appropriate. All competitors who have registered for a race prior to the race being cancelled by the Race Director shall receive 210 points. No one may register and claim race cancellation points after the race has been cancelled. 11.6 Unable to race Any registered competitor unable to race for any reason may receive lastplace finishing position points for that race as long as he or she is registered before the race starts. The competitor will receive the next-finish position after the finish positions of those competitors who crossed the scoring line during the race. The competitor does not have to report to the grid or scales to receive these points. 11.7 Last-place finish position points Any registered competitor eligible to receive last-place finish position points for a race shall receive those points awarded for the next-finish position after the finish positions of those competitors who crossed the scoring line a minimum of one time during the race and were not disqualified. The competitor does not have to report to the grid or scales to receive these points, but must have been registered by the start of the race. 11.8 Relief drivers Relief drivers get no points and must be signed in at registration as a “Relief Driver” or the principal driver and kart shall be disqualified. The principal driver must start the race and cross the scoring line a minimum of one time to be eligible to receive any points that would be due the principal driver. The driver change must occur in the hot pit area under the supervision of race officials. During weigh-in, both the principal driver and kart and the relief driver and kart must make the weight requirement for the class. 11.9 Protest of race scoring and points All protests of scoring and/or points awarded for a race must be made in accordance with protest procedures in Section 10. 11.10 WKC Board of Directors reserved rights The WKC Board of Directors reserves the right to amend any part of the procedures and policies governing scoring and points

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awarded at any time as the need may arise. 11.11 WKC points chart The points chart below shall be used to determine the points awarded to a competitor based on his/her finish position in a race and as reflected by official scoring: 1. 200 pts. 11. 75 pts. 21. 29 pts. 31. 19 pts. 41. 9 pts. 2. 175 12. 70 22. 28 32. 18 42. 8 3. 155 13. 65 23. 27 33. 17 43. 7 4. 140 14. 60 24. 26 34. 16 44. 6 5. 130 15. 55 25. 25 35. 15 45. 5 6. 120 16. 50 26. 24 36. 14 46. 4 7. 110 17. 45 27. 23 37. 13 47. 3 8. 100 18. 40 28. 22 38. 12 48. 2 9. 90 19. 35 29. 21 39. 11 49. 1 10. 80 20. 30 30. 20 40. 10 50+ 0 11.12 Season points policies and procedures: Only active members of the Woodbridge Kart Club are eligible for WKC Championship points. A competitor shall accumulate points in and for each class the competitor registers and/or competes in during the racing season to be applied toward that competitor’s season point total for that class. The competitor accumulating the most points for a class shall be considered the season points champion for that class. Season points are subject to the following season points policies and procedures: 11.12.1 Club races: Only points awarded a competitor for WKC club races shall be considered in determining a competitor’s season point total. 11.12.2 Class points: Competitors will accumulate points for each class he or she has registered and/or competed during the season to be applied toward his or her season points total for that class. 11.12.3 Season-End Points: A competitor’s season points total for all classes will be comprised of points awarded the competitor for all races, minus his/her worst finish (i.e. best 4 of 5, best 5 of 6, etc.). 11.12.4 Points for cancelled races: 210 points will be awarded to any competitor who has registered for a race that is canceled. The competitor must be registered before

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Fun Finale participants the race is canceled. 11.12.5 Competitors who have registered for all the races in the season will be awarded 50 bonus points. 11.12.6 In the event of a tie: In the event two or more competitors have accumulated an equal number of points for the same class, including any bonus points due the competitors (a tie), the tie will be broken by the driver who possesses the most wins for the season. If there are no wins, or if a tie still exists, the tie will then be broken by the driver with the most seconds, most thirds, etc. 11.12.7 Loss of season points: A competitor who has been disqualified for the use of illegal fuel and/or oil may lose all season points accumulated in all classes in which the competitor has been awarded points up to and including the race weekend in which he or she was disqualified for illegal fuel use. There shall be no adjustment made to other competitor’s season point totals to reflect the loss of season points by a competitor who has been disqualified for having used illegal fuel and/or oil. 11.12.8 Club Decals. Woodbridge Kart Club decals, available in registration, are required to be displayed on each side of the kart to receive points toward the WKC class championship. The decals must be visible to the grid steward before the start of the race. A kart without the decals visible at the start of the race will not be awarded club points for that race.

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Race trophies Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each designated Championship Class. All Club classes will be awarded a first place trophy and certificates for second through third places. 12.1.1 Junior Classes: All junior classes will receive first- through third-place awards for each racing class, regardless of participation. 12.1.2 Club Classes: These are classes that have a club participation average of three or more competitors for the entire seasons. Club classes will receive first-place awards only. 12.1.3 Championship Classes: These are classes that have a club participation average of eight or more competitors for the entire season. Championship classes will receive first- through third-place awards. 12.1.4 Trophy Pickup: Trophies for weekend club races must be picked up in registration before the close of that weekend event. Trophies not picked up by the end of the race weekend will not be available unless special arrangements have been made with trophy committee members. 12.1.5 Class Participation: Board of Directors reserves the right to increase, decrease or deny award of trophies for any class based on class participation. Year-end trophies and awards All designated Championship Classes will receive trophies and awards for first through third places. Club classes whose average participation exceeds three club racers will receive a first place trophy only. Other requirements to receive year-end trophies and awards include the following: 12.2.1 Active Members: Only active members—those members who join WKC by the end of the second race weekend—are eligible to receive year-end awards. 12.2.2 Competitor Participation Minimums: A competitor must have entered a minimum of three races in a class to be eligible to receive year-end trophies or awards for that class. 12.2.3 Club Oversight: The WKC Board of Directors reserves the right to increase, decrease, or deny the award of season point trophies and awards based on class participation. The amount of money to be spent for trophies/awards will be determined each year by the Board of Directors. 12.2.4 Junior Classes: Any Junior classes with a club participation average of eight or more competitors for the entire season (same as Championship classes) will receive firstthrough third-place awards. Any Junior classes with a club participation average of three or more competitors for the entire season (same as Club classes) will receive first-place awards only. Picking up Trophies Competitors are responsible for making arrangements to receive any trophies and or awards that may be due them. Season-point trophies and awards are distributed to eligible competitors at WKC’s Annual Sponsorship Recognition and Awards Banquet. Competitors who are due to receive season-point trophies or awards, but are unable to attend the banquet, must make arrangements with WKC’s Trophy and Awards Chairperson to obtain any trophy or award that may be due them within 30 days of the banquet. Disqualification A competitor who has been awarded a trophy and/or award and is later found to have participated illegally (i.e., disqualified for illegal fuel/oil upon laboratory testing) is required to return the trophy and/or award to a member of the WKC Board upon notification of his or her disqualification. Failure to do so may result in suspension.

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Minor’s parental consent, release and waiver of liability ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Annual form, valid for 12 months from the date received This form must be renewed on an annual basis with membership

IN CONSIDERATION of my minor child being permitted in RACING PROGRAMS, to enter for any purposes, the RESTRICTED AREA (herein defined as, including but not limited to the racing surface, pit areas, infield, burn out area, approach area, shut down area, and all walkways, concessions, and other appurtenant areas where any activity related to the even shall take place or where special authorization, permission, or credentials are required or where admittance to the general public is restricted or prohibited), or to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or for any purpose participate in any way in the event, I agree: 1. I know the nature of the EVENT(S) and the Minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe the Minor to be qualified to participate in the Event(s). I will inspect the premises, facilities, and equipment to be used or with which the Minor may come in contact. IF I OR THE MINOR BELIEVE ANYTHING IS UNSAFE, I WILL INSTRUCT THE MINOR TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE RESTRICTED AREA AND REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE FURTHER IN THE EVENT(S). 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND and will instruct the Minor that: (a) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into Restricted Areas involve RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH (“RISKS”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by the Minor’s own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), the rules of the Event(s), the condition and layout of the premises and equipment, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW; (c) THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES and/or damages the could result from those Risks COULD BE SEVERE AND COULD CHANGE THE MINOR’S FUTURE. 3. I consent to the Minor’s participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into Restricted Areas and HEREBY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSSES, COSTS, AND/OR DAMAGES FOLLOWING SUCH INJURY, DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH, EVEN IF CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW. 4. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations, or any subdivision thereof, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any Restricted Area, sponsors, advertisers, owners, and lessees of PREMISES used to conduct the event, premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and other persons or entities who give recommendation, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or EVENT(S), and each of them, their officers, directors, agents, and employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as “RELEASEES”, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO ME, THE MINOR, my and the Minor’s personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, including, but not limited to, death or damage to property, CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE. 5. If, despite this release, I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the “Releasees” named above, I AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees and each of them from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the claim made against any of the “Releasees” named above, whether the claim is based on the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. 6. I sign this agreement on my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor. I HAVE READ THIS PARENTAL CONSENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING IT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS I AND/OR THE MINOR WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR LOSSES OCCASIONED BY THE RELEASEES’ FAULT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND FOR IT TO BE ENFORCED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian

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2015 Winners Championship

Participation Recognition

Stock Honda 1 & 2 1st—Steven Waddell 2nd—Byron Roethenhoefer 3rd—Christopher Hines

100cc Controlled Final 1 & 2 JC Sanders

Stock Leopard 1 & 2 1st—Ian Bushey 2nd—Greg Heberle 3rd—Clark Gaynor Jr. Yamaha Sportsman Heavy 1st—Scott Clark 2nd—Simon Whitnell 3rd—Joe Dempsey Yamaha Sportsman Medium 1st—Simon Whitnell 2nd—Zach Clark 3rd—Greg Fullmer

100cc Pipe Heavy William Morsberger 100cc Yamaha Heavy Bill Anderson WKC Sprint Final 1 & 2 A.J. Ellis WKC Vintage Limited Arthur McKenny WKC Vintage USA Bill Anderson Yamaha Heavy Bill Anderson

Club Animal 385 Final 1 & 2 Tony Wimmer Animal Masters 410 1 & 2 Bill Lewis Animal Sprint 360 Final 1 & 2 David Clevenger WKC Vintage Euro Chuck Morgan

Jr. Recognition Animal Jr. Sprint Heavy/Lite Croix Beasom Jr. Sprint Heavy/Lite Amy Hollowell

Cadet Recognition WKC Cadet Karts 1 & 2 Mason Bean Lauren Anderson

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