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  1. Safety
    1. Purpose
      1. These safety rules apply to all karting at the T-bone Ranch and any other track at which these rules are in effect. These rules are for the safety and enjoyment of all karters and do not necessarily apply to the T-Bone Ranch Endurance Series.
    2. Driver Safety Equipment
      1. Helmets
        1. Closed face helmets with eye shields must be worn at all times.
        2. Helmets MUST be buckled at all times.
        3. Long Hair must be tucked in at all times
      2. Clothing
        1. Shirts are required at all times
      3. Footwear
        1. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times
    3. Kart Safety Equipment
      1. Suspension
        1. All suspension mounting points must be safe and rigidly mounted.
        2. No moving suspension is allowed at any time
      2. Bumpers
        1. Front
          1. Front bumpers are required at all times.
          2. Front bumpers may not drag on the track or hang dangerously.
          3. Front Bumpers must not have sharp edges or edges that would get caught in competitors karts.
          4. Plastic or fiberglass front bumpers are suggested and must be mounted in such a way as to prevent tire to tire contact.
        2. Rear
          1. Rear bumpers are required at all times.
          2. Rear bumpers may not drag on the track or hang dangerously.
          3. Rear Bumpers must not have sharp edges or edges that would get caught in competitors karts.
          4. Rear bumpers MUST extend to at least to the center line of each rear tire.
      3. Nerf-Bars
        1. Nerf bars are required on both sides of the kart at all times.
        2. Nerf bars may not drag on the ground at any time.
        3. Nerf bars must be secured to the kart in a safe manner.
        4. Nerf bars must not have any sharp or dangerous edges.
        5. The trailing edge of both nerf bars MUST be outboard of the outside edge of the rear tires on both sides of the kart.
      4. Ballast
        1. Ballast may be placed anywhere on a kart providing it is secured in a safe manner.
        2. Ballast must be mechanically secured to the kart, i.e. nuts and bolts.
        3. Ballast may be in an unbreakable container provided that container is secured to the kart in a mechanical manner.
        4. Loose or dangerous ballast WILL result in a Black Flag.
      5. Seats
        1. Seats must be mounted to the kart in a safe manner.
        2. Seats may not have sharp or exposed edges.
      6. Brakes
        1. BRAKES MUST BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT ALL TIMES
          1. Karts may not be on the track at ANY time without brakes.
        2. A single rear disk is the only brake allowed on a kart, no front brakes are allowed.
      7. Chain & Clutch
        1. Chain and clutch guards are required on all karts at all times.
        2. Chain and clutch guards must be safe and effective.
        3. Full length chain guards are recommended.
      8. Engines
        1. Engines must be safely mounted at all times.
        2. All karts must be equipped with a muffler of equal effectiveness as a Honda 6.5 HP stock muffler.
        3. See Endurance Series Rules for engine specs.
      9. Fuel
        1. No fuels containing lead or other exotic compounds may be used at the T-Bone Ranch at any time.
        2. See Endurance Series Rules for fuel specs.
      10. Tires
        1. Tires must be untreaded slicks.
        2. No grooves may be stock or added to tires.
        3. No traction devices such as studs or screws may be used.
        4. Tire size is open.
    4. On-Track Safety
      1. Spirit of the rules
        1. All driving, be it in practice, qualifying or racing must be performed in a SAFE manner. Any driver observed to be driving in an unsafe manner WILL be stopped and reprimanded or penalized as determined by the race director or track owner.
      2. Passing
        1. At all times, it is the responsibility of the OVERTAKING driver to make a clean, safe and contact free pass.
        2. It is the responsibility of the driver being OVERTAKEN to drive a safe and consistent line on the track.
        3. Blocking, swerving or other unsportsman like or dangerous driving will result in the loss of driving privileges.
  2. Endurance Series
      1. Series Description
        1. The T-Bone Ranch Endurance Series is a collection of kart races designed to entertain and challenge the competitors. The series is operated at the discretion of the track owners and is not a guaranteed collection of events. If the organizers decide that the series is becoming out of control, or the safety and well being of ANYONE becomes an issue, the series will end so fast, you will not know what happened. The series cannot happen without the help and commitment of every one of the competitors and anyone who becomes a detriment to the series can and will be excluded. Have fun, but remember that you are still guests at someone’s home and act accordingly.
    1. Kart Preparation
      1. Numbers
        1. Numbers will be issued before the opening of the series to all returning competitors at a first come, first served basis.
        2. New competitors may choose numbers at the beginning of any event, but must keep their chosen numbers for the remainder of the series.
        3. Numbers must be displayed clearly on the front and both sides of the kart at all times.
        4. Numbers must be clear and legible.
        5. Numbers must be no less than 5" in height and must contrast with the background they are applied to.
        6. It is in the interest of the competitors to have clear and readable numbers to avoid timing and scoring errors.
      2. Kart condition
        1. All karts must meet the minimum safety requirements as laid out in the safety rules.
      3. Tires
        1. Tires must meet the requirements as laid out in the safety rules.
      4. Engines
        1. Honda 6.5HP engines are required.
        2. 5HP Briggs Engines may be used with special permission ONLY.
          1. 5HP Briggs engines must be muffled to Honda 6.5HP standards.
          2. Briggs engines must have a pull starter permanently installed on the engine.
          3. Briggs engines must have a stock carburetor with manual choke.
        3. Honda 6.5HP engines with internal 2:1 gear reduction are permitted
        4. NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ANY HONDA ENGINE OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW.
          1. OEM Governors may be overridden in any manner, providing there in no likelihood of a stuck throttle.
          2. Crankcase breathers may be vented to the atmosphere. The hole left in the carburetor must be blocked in an airtight manner.
          3. The plastic air filter base plate and cover may be removed.
            1. This is NOT recommended for the sake of the life of the engine.
          4. Air filter may be replaced by non-OEM filter but must remain the same dimensions and in the same location as the OEM filter.
          5. Low Oil kill switch may be disconnected.
          6. Pull start mechanism may be modified for the sake of longevity only.
          7. 2 Throttle return springs MUST be ADDED.
          8. Engine shutoff switch may be relocated.
            1. If relocated, the shutoff switch must be placed in an accessible location for driver and workers.
          9. Spark plugs may be of a non-OEM brand.
          10. ALL OTHER MODIFICATIONS ARE EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN WITHOUTH THE CONSENT OF THE ORGANIZERS.
        5. Parts may be replaced on a Honda engine as long as those parts being installed are manufactured by Honda for use on the 6.5HP engine and are UNMODIFIED.
      5. Clutch and Gearing
        1. Gear ratio must be no TALLER than 6:1
          1. A taller ratio would be a number LOWER than 6, such as 5.5:1.
        2. Chain, sprockets and chain guards are open provided they meet the safety requirements laid out in the safety section.
        3. Belt drive is permitted provided it is a cog type and must be a constant ratio.
        4. The clutch is open.
          1. Fun kart clutches are recommended.
          2. Driver must be protected from all spinning parts by a sturdy guard.
      6. Fuel, Oil and Lubricants
        1. Karts may not leak any fluids onto the track or in the pits.
        2. Fuel is restricted to 87-94 octane unleaded fuel.
          1. No additives or other types of fuel may be mixed with the fuel.
    2. Team Eligibility
      1. Number of Drivers
        1. In races of 2 hours in duration and longer, teams MUST consist of 2 or more drivers.
        2. There is no maximum to the number of drivers a team can use.
        3. For 2 driver teams, each driver must drive NO LESS than 40% of the total race time.
        4. For teams of 3 drivers, each driver must drive NO LESS than 25% of the total time of the race.
        5. For teams of 4 or more drivers, no driver may drive more than 40% of the total time of the race.
      2. Light Class
        1. The minimum weight to qualify for the light class is 275 pounds.
          1. Minimum weight is determined at the Pre-Race Weigh In using the following formula:
            1. [(combined weight of all drivers)/number of drivers]+kart weight = official weight
          2. See "Race Procedure-Weigh In" for details of pre race weigh in procedure.
      3. Heavy Class
        1. The minimum weight to qualify for the heavy class is 325 pounds.
          1. Minimum weight is determined at the Pre-Race Weigh In using the following formula:
            1. [(combined weight of all drivers)/number of drivers]+kart weight = official weight
          2. See "Race Procedure-Weigh In" for details of pre race weigh in procedure
    3. Race Procedure
      1. Weigh in
        1. Weigh in will begin 1 hour prior to the start time of each race.
        2. Weigh in will be performed on the official scale of the T-Bone Ranch Endurance Series
        3. Each Driver will be weighed with all required safety gear
        4. The Kart will then be weighed on the same scale.
        5. The race director will then calculate the total weight and notify each team within 15 minutes of weigh in.
        6. Each team may then adjust the amount of ballast they are carrying and be re-weighed.
        7. Weigh in will end 30 minutes before the start time of each race.
          1. Any team that does not get weighed in during this 30 minute period will be weighed in and must start at the back of the grid.
      2. Qualifying
        1. When qualifying is used before a race, the rules will be spelled out in the Supplemental Regulations
      3. The Grid
        1. All competitor’s karts must be on the grid 5 minutes before the official starting time of the race.
        2. Karts that are not on the grid at the 5 minute to go point will start from the back of the pack.
      4. Starting
        1. Unless otherwise stated in the supplemental regulations, all starts will be Le Mans style
          1. The kart must be running and be held by one team member.
          2. The starter will signal the start and competitors must run to their kart, get in and begin racing.
          3. Kart holders MAY NOT push a kart to help it get under way.
      5. Racing
        1. Race length, format and additional information will be supplied in the supplemental regulations.
        2. Racing will remain safe and in accordance with all rules governing on track behavior and procedure.
      6. Pit Stops
        1. Pit stops shall be performed in a safe and under control manner.
        2. When entering and exiting the pit lane, extreme caution will be used and speed will be kept to that of a person walking briskly or below.
        3. Speeding and unsafe pit procedure may result in a black flag or other penalty.
        4. Refueling will only happen when set forth in the supplemental regulations for each event.
        5. Refueling will happen in a safe manner.
        6. FUEL MAY NOT BE ADDED TO A KART IF THERE IS DRIVER IN THE SEAT.
        7. Karts returning to the track from the pit lane shall blend into traffic safely
      7. The Flags
        1. All competitors are asked to learn and obey the flags during ALL on track sessions. The flags are for safety and will only be used when they are needed.
          1. Yellow Fag
            1. CAUTION, SLOW DOWN!! The yellow flag is shown to alert drivers of a track blockage or unsafe situation. THERE IS NO PASSING IN THE AREA LEADING UP OR AT A YELLOW FLAG.
            2. IGNORING A YELLOW FLAG WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN A BLACK FLAG!!!
          2. Yellow Flag at all stations
            1. If a yellow flag is displayed at all flagging stations, a full course caution will be in effect and cars will slow to follow the car in front of them. NO PASSING in allowed under a full course Caution.
            2. Karts may enter the Pit Lane during a full course caution.
          3. Black Flag
            1. STOP, The black flag is used to end a session early, or to signal to a single driver that he/she must report to the pits. A black flag will be used at the discresion of the race director.
            2. IGNORING A BLACK FLAG WILL RESULT IN THE DRIVER BEING EJECTED FROM THE RACETRACK AND ASKED NOT TO RETURN.
          4. Green Flag
            1. GO, Begin racing (safely). The green will be shown at the beginning of a race and to begin racing after a caution period.
      8. Race Stoppage
        1. If the race needs to be stopped for any reason, competitors will be restarted in the running order of the last completed lap.
        2. The Race Director has the option to stop a race at any time they see fit. for the sake of safety or fair competition.
    4. Timing & Scoring
      1. Spirit
        1. Every attempt will be made to assure all official results are as accurate as possible. Please be tolerant and understanding when interacting with volunteers and do not interrupt the timing and scoring process.
      2. Volunteers
        1. The Organizers reserve the right to award points or other recognition to competitors who supply timing and scoring workers.
          1. Details will be determined in the supplemental regulations for each race.
      3. Point keeping
        1. The Organizers will maintain and publish the season point totals for each team.
          1. Point totals and other information will be available at www.t-boneranch.com/2002enduroseries/index.html
    5. Track Working
      1. Requirements
        1. It is imperative that competitors take an active role in track working during each event.
      2. Volunteers
        1. If the situation arises that there are insufficient track workers, the Race Director may require competitors to volunteer when not competing.
      3. Track Maintenance
        1. Track maintenance needs to be performed periodically and it is simply in the interest of all competitors to help make sure they have a smooth and safe track to race on.
        2. Please donate time and materials when possible and make every effort to attend track "work parties".
      4. Positions
        1. Track workers are asked to station themselves in a safe location around the track.
          1. It is safer to be on the inside of a corner than the outside, and makes for more visible flagging.
          2. Be cautious when crossing the track or helping disabled karts.
    6. Supplemental Regulations
      1. Purpose
        1. The supplemental regulations are meant to define each particular event and all additional rules and regulations that govern said event.
          1. The supplemental regulations will govern only the event that they are intended for and will expire immediately after said event.
        2. It is the responsibility of every competitor to familiarize themselves with the supplemental regulations for each race.
      2. Availability
        1. The supplemental regulations for each event will be available no less than 7 days before each event.
        2. Supplemental regulations are available from the following sources:
          1. www.t-boneranch.com/2002enduroseries/supps.html
          2. Call Trevor Hilliar 8607675012
          3. Mail a request to: Trevor Hilliar 255 Westbrook Rd Essex, CT 06426
          4. Fax: fax a request to 860-767-9918
      3. Scope
        1. The supplemental regulations will have scope over all rules governing the operation of karts at the event for which they apply.
    7. Post-Race Inspection
      1. Purpose
        1. Post race inspection is to maintain the safety and integrity of kart racing.
      2. Procedure
        1. All competitors are asked to cooperate and comply with all requests made of them during the post race inspection period.
        2. Inspection will immediately follow each event. Competitors are expressly forbidden to modify, alter, add to or remove anything from their karts between the end of the race and the post race inspection.
      3. Kart Safety Inspection
        1. The condition of all required safety equipment will be checked to be in compliance with the Safety rules.
        2. The brakes of each kart shall be tested after each race.
          1. A kart will be determined to have brakes if and only if it is able to stop the rear axle from turning with a passenger in the seat while being pushed on the track surface by another kart.
          2. The race director will have the final say in all brake related rule infractions.
      4. Infractions
        1. The Race Director will have final say in all penalties resulting from post race technical inspection.
        2. The Organizers give express permission to the Race Director to exclude a competitor from the official results for a post race inspection violation.
    8. Championship Points
      1. Timer Points
      2. Qualifying Points
        1. Championship points may be awarded for qualifying position.
        2. The point paying procedure will be set forth in the Supplemental Regulations.
      3. Race position points
        1. Points will be awarded to all finishers in based on the following schedule:
        POSITIONPOINTS
        120
        213
        310
        48
        57
        66
        75
        84
        93
        102
        11 + above1
      4. Year end points
        1. Points will be totaled at the end of the racing season and the top positions in each weight class will be awarded to the highest point scorers.
    9. Schedule
  3. Spirit of Competition
    1. Rules Enforcement
      1. The rules are meant to protect the competitors as well as the promoters and the hosts.
      2. There will be absolutely no leniency shown to those who disregard these rules and act in an unsafe, unhealthy or inconsiderate way.
    2. Rule Changes
      1. All rules may be appealed and all competitors have the opportunity to request a review or clarification to any rule.
      2. If a competitor has a question about the legality of a part, modification, procedure or action, the Organizers will respond to that question in a timely manner and notify all competitors in the supplemental regulations of the next event.