2008 Hub City Grand Prix Race Classes

Jr Rotax
Jr Tag
World Formula Jr
Jr II Stock Animal
Rotax International
Rotax Masters 
Tag Light
Tag Heavy
Stock Shifter Light
Stock Shifter Heavy
World Formula Light
World Formula HeavyYamaha Heavy
Sr Animal Super Sportsman Light
Sr Animal Super Sportsman Heavy
Honda 200 Light
Honda 200 Heavy
Super Motard 450
Super Motard Unlimited

Tires: Bridgestone YHC/YGK Rains: Open
Rotax Classes: MOJO Rains: Bridgestone YJP
Fuel: As Per IKF and Tag USA- Rotax: Chevron 92 Octane
Oil- Open Rotax Oil: As per Rotax Rules

Run Groups

Group 1
Jr Rotax, Jr Tag, Jr Super Sportsman ( 12-15 years old)
Weights as per CIK, Tag USA,

Group 2
4 Stroke Sr ( 16 years old and up) IKF weights apply
4-Stroke Jr (12-15 years old)
World Formula, Sr Animal Super Sportsman, Honda 200 lt/Hvy, Jr World Formula

Group 3
Rotax International, Rotax Masters, Tag Sr Light/Heavy
(CIK, Tag USA weights apply)

Group 4
Stock Shifter Light/Hvy, Formula 125 Open, Jr Stock Shifter
(IKF Weight Rules Apply)

Group 6
Super Motard 450

Group 7
Super Motard Unlimited
 

The Hub City Grand Prix encourages participation by drivers from all sanctioning bodies including CIK, WKA, IKF, SKUSA, IRA, KART, TAG International and Stars of Karting. Where there is a conflict in rules, the more lenient rule will be enforced except where a specific rule has been specified. We reserve the right to refuse entry to drivers with no national driving experience.

1. The race steering committee has the power to change, modify or regroup the race program and reduce the number of laps in a race. Any modifications not covered by the rules will be considered illegal.

2. Races will run rain or shine. If the track is declared “WET” competitors may choose which tires they desire to qualify or race with. Teams will initially be given time to change tires and setup. From that point on, race officials will make “recommendations” with regards to track conditions, but the decision whether to change or not, and when to change, will be up to the individual race teams. Subsequent breaks to change between wet and dry setups will not be given. If you have questions about the race format, please see Race Director Nick Serfas and his staff.
 

3. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: A maximum of four classes will be allowed to exceed the 30 entry limit and have a maximum of 55 entries. The FIRST FOUR classes to surpass the 30 entry mark will be capped at 55. The remaining classes will cap at 30 entries. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER THEY REGISTER. There will be no exceptions.
 

4. IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY: All racers are asked to register by Saturday, August 19, 2008. Registration will close at 8:30am Saturday morning. Registration will be open August 18 Friday from noon- 7:00pm. Registration will be open again Saturday morning August 19 from 7:00am-8:30am.
 

5. Professionalism: Due to the stature of the event and the number of spectators and media it attracts, the Hub City Grand Prix expects all race teams to conduct themselves in the most professional manner possible. Uniforms should be clean - they reflect on your team and your sponsors. Consumption of alcohol, foul language, and fighting in the paddock/pit area will not be tolerated during competition. Smoking in the pit/paddock area is strongly discouraged and forbidden with 50 feet of the fuel truck. Race teams may face penalties up to and including disqualification of the team's driver(s) if these rules are violated. Also please remember the spectators. Engage them in conversation; welcome them into your tent; let the kids see your kart. They may be a future racer or sponsor. Downtown businesses are kind enough to let us use their parking lots for this event. Please treat their property with respect and leave it in the condition it was found. Do not drive on the grass and do not move concrete parking stops. Your entry means you agree to assume responsibility, and pay for any damage left behind.
 

6. Inspection: Pre-race tech inspection/scrutineering will take place from noon-6 p.m. Friday at the off-site staging area and from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Racers should bring their kart, all safety apparel, and completed Technical Inspection Passport (provided at registration). All karts and helmets must pass inspection prior to running. All karts involved in on-track accidents must be reinspected by tech officials/scrutineers. All drivers involved in accidents must be released by medical staff before returning to race.
 

7. Pre-grid Inspection: On pre-grid, karts may be checked for width, wheel size, fuel, oil & air box sniffed, clutch RPM, tire compliance, 4 visible numbers and final visual safety check. Tires will be marked prior to qualifying as required. There will be NO tire warmers allowed on the grid or pre-grid.
 

8. Bodywork: Nose Cones are MANDATORY. You can run whatever the various sanctioning bodies allow for sprint racing. If a nose cone is damaged during racing, the driver will not be allowed to continue racing. Other body work as per CIK and IKF is required. Side pods MAY extend beyond the wheels.
 

9. Qualifying: Starting order will be established by qualifying during practice using transponders. If a class has more than 30 entries, the top 25 racers will automatically qualify for the main with the remainder of the class running a last chance qualifier race to qualify for the final 5 starting positions. All qualifying will be run on Saturday. No more than 40 entries will be run in any race. No more than 55 entries will be accepted in any class, based on the order they are received.
 

10. Scales: All competitors must weigh-in after the race. No team members are allowed near the kart until after weigh-in. No leaving the scale area or re-weighing.
 

11. Numbers: Numbers will be assigned by race registration order. Numbers must be visible on all four sides of the kart. Race officials may require you to change numbers to avoid duplication. Regional designators will NOT be recognized. Karts not running assigned numbers can be disqualified.
 

12. LTO Chassis: Offset, or left-turn-only chassis, are not allowed but tech officials can require drivers to make whatever adjustments they deem necessary to the chassis setup to assure safe handling of the kart.
 

13. Weights: Weights can be either double-nutted or single-nutted and wired or pinned as per IKF and WKA rules. If weights are attached to bumpers then bumpers must also be double-nutted and/or single-nutted and pinned. Weights may be bolted to the inside of bumpers at the discretion of the tech inspector. Any weights or clamping devices outside the dimensions of the kart frame are subject to legal approval of the tech official/scrutineer.
 

14. Yellow Flag: Due to the nature of the track at Hub City, the yellow flag is used in two different ways. A WAVING yellow means there is imminent danger in that corner. Racers should acknowledge, slow and hold their position. A HELD yellow means that potential danger lies in the NEXT corner. Drivers should continue racing until they see a waving yellow.
 

15. Red Flag: A race can be ruled official after a red flag if more than half of the laps have been completed. If two red flags occur in the same race, that race can be ruled official regardless of the number of laps completed.
 

16. Blue Flag: The blue flag will be shown to racers when they are about to be lapped by faster traffic. It may be shown at the flag stand or by one of the assistant race directors. When a racer receives the blue flag, he/she MUST acknowledge it with a hand signal, hold their racing line, and allow faster traffic to pass. Failure to do so will result in a penalty ranging from loss of position up to disqualification, at the discretion of the race director. If a driver flagrantly disregards the blue flag and fails to hold his/her line, or in the judgement of the race director becomes a problem on the track, they will be immediately black flagged. The faster, overtaking kart should make every effort to choose a racing line that will avoid lapped traffic. Failure to avoid a slower kart, which has acknowledged the blue flag and is holding its racing line, could result in a penalty assessed against the overtaking kart, up to and including disqualification at the discretion of the race director.
 

17. Trophies: Top 5 in each class will be awarded trophies.
 

18. Safety: Safety is of the utmost concern at the Hub City Grand Prix. Drivers’ helmets must be Snell 98 rating or better and pass inspection prior to racing. Gloves, neck collar, approved footwear covering the ankles and approved leather or cordura racewear are MANDATORY.
 

19. More safety: No scooters, bicycles, skateboards or roller blades are allowed in the pit area. No warnings, no exceptions for safety and insurance reasons. If found they will be impounded at the tech area until the completion of racing Sunday.
 

20. Scoring: Transponders will be used to assure accuracy in scoring and timing. If you own your own transponder, you may use it but must provide the number at registration and you are responsible for its operation. Transponders should be mounted at the back of the seat at a height of 25cm +/- 5cm.The entire body of the transponder must be located within a zone no closer than 20cm or further than 30cm from ground level. The transponder may not be mounted forward of the tangent point defined by the radius transitioning to the side of the seat and seat back. Those renting a transponder will be required to return their transponder to race officials IMMEDIATELY. If you do not, you will be charged for it.

CLASSES
A. Ages: In general, ages for Junior class are 12-15. Ages for senior classes are age 16 and over. The exceptions are classes run under SKUSA, TAG or CIK rules in which the senior age is 15 and over, or where license determines eligibility. Please see those specific rules for details.
 

B. 125cc Stock: 125cc Stock Moto class will run 2008 IKF rules with no ICC motors permitted. Bridgestone YHC or YGK tire rule, maximum 5-inch size. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to assist. See Spec fuel rules below.
 

C. Formula 125 Open: Age 15 and over. Class will run 2008 IKF rules (allowing ICC & moto). Bridgestone YHB tire rule, maximum 5 inch size. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to assist. See Spec fuel rules below.
 

D. Yamaha Classes: Old-style Yamaha cylinders are NOT legal.. Both classes will run RLV Pro Can exhaust (SSX or SSX-V Sportsman class will run RLV Standard Can exhaust (YBX). 3-hole and 4-hole cans will be provided by RLV Tuned Exhaust. your entry in the race acknowledges that you agree to be charged for them. Bridgestone YHC tire rule. See Spec Fuel rules below. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to assist.
 

E. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.: Along with their registration forms, participants in this class are required to also submit a Racing Resume. Resume should include your racing background and the names and phone numbers for race directors for series or tracks in which you have raced. If you enter online, this can be emailed or mailed separately. Race Officials will use this resume in certifying your participation in the event.
 

F. The Touch And Go (TAG) class will run 2008 IKF rules rules.  Seals on Rotax motors are mandatory and passports must be maintained. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to assist. Tires per IKF Region 6, mandatory 5-inch size. See Spec fuel rules below.
 

G. Exhaust: Mufflers will be required for 4-cycle classes. Air boxes will be required for all 2-cycle classes. Tuned Exhaust for Jr Super Sportsman classes as per IKF (see details under Yamaha classes).
 

H. FUEL. NEW–READ CAREFULLY: All classes will run fuel this year as per their respective classes at Hub City Grand Prix. Fuel vendors will be on site to provide 98, 110 and methanol fuels. Rotax classes will run Chevron available in Centralia at a local station. Spec oil is NOT required. Fuel and oil are NOT INCLUDED in the entry fee and will be handled on a cash-only basis between competitors and Vendors. Stock Shifter and will run up to 98 octane; Open shifter classes will run 110; TAG classes will run 98 octane; Yamaha will run 110 octane and all 4-cycle classes will run spec methanol/ or gas as per IKF rules. Drivers must provide their own federal/state-approved containers for fuel. FUEL WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY and possibly Friday night. Courtesy fuel test is available Saturday morning ONLY at tech area next to scales.
 

I. Tires: Tires for Hub City Grand Prix will be Bridgestone as per IKF Region 6 and Rotax Rules Tires are NOT part of the registration fee and will be available at the track. Tires will be marked after qualifying and drivers must race on the same tires they qualify with. In the event that a tire becomes unsafe outside of normal race wear, it MAY be replaced WITH PRIOR APPROVAL and supervision of the head tech official/scrutineer. There will be NO TIRE WARMERS allowed on the grid or pre-grid.
 

J. Starting procedure: Gearbox classes will use double file grid, standing start with one lap warmup. All other classes will have one warm up lap, double file grid and then a rolling start. Pro race will use a Lemans style start with a pea-pick instead of qualifying format.
 

K. Drafting: Drafting is permitted during qualifying and competition. Contact between competitors is not permitted. ‘

PROTESTS
Protests must be filed IN WRITING WITH THE RACE DIRECTOR within 30 minutes of the posting of race results. Official Results will be posted on the Registration Trailer. A $50 Cash Protest Fee must also be paid at the time a protest is filed. If the ruling is in favor of the driver filing the protest, that driver will get the Protest Fee back. In the case of a protest over another driver's engine, the protester will receive the Protest Fee back if the engine is found illegal. The driver whose engine is torn down will receive the Protest Fee if the engine is found to be legal. If a protest not involving an engine is disallowed, the race organization will keep the protest fee.


CHECK-IN
Pits will be open from noon-6:00pm Friday. Registration will be open for check-in from noon-6:00pm and again Saturday morning 7:00am-8:30. Registration will be closed at 8:30am. All racers should check-in prior to entering the pit/paddock area. Other than attached tractors, there will be NO tow vehicles or motor homes allowed in the pits. Vehicles that “won’t start” will be towed at the owner’s expense. The only exception is if the kart comes out of the vehicle and there is no other way to secure it, and semi tractors.

PRACTICE
There will be a MANDATORY DRIVERS’ MEETING at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. No drivers will be allowed on the track for practice without a practice sticker. Saturday practice rounds will be continuous sessions run from 9:00 a.m. with no more than 30 karts on the track at a time. Qualifying will be done during practice. Sunday practice time may be limited depending on the number of class entries and qualifying races required. Sunday practice will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run by class in race order.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions regarding registration, sponsorship, rules or technical questions, or the Hub City Grand Prix in general, call the Grand Prix Office at 425-921-1130 or email karting@cyclebarn.com
 

Hub City Grand Prix Festival
Schedule of Events

FRIDAY
12-7:00p.m.: Sign-in/ Registration open.
2-5 p.m.: Pre-race tech/scrutineering open at the off-site staging area at Centralia Community College east end Parking lot.

SATURDAY
7 a.m.-8:30: Registration Opens 7:00am
7:00am-8:30: Pre-Race Tech/Scrutineering Opens.
8:30am: Driver's meeting at pre-grid area. Attendance is Mandatory
9:00am: Track Opens for Practice.
9:00am-12:00.: Practice rounds. Five Groups sessions. Crossing breaks after each session.
12:00- Hub City Street Rod Car Show Starts
12:00-1:00pm Celebrity Kart races
1:30pm Qualifying Begins for 5 groups
2:30pm Heat races Begin
4:30: Super Motard Demonstration RaceTrack
5:00pm Track Closes
 

SUNDAY

7 a.m.-8:30am: Pre-Race Tech/Scrutineering Opens.
9:00am: Final practice rounds begins
10:30-noon: Consolation Races as needed (10 laps)
Noon: Opening Ceremonies.
12:30 p.m. Racing begins in 7 classes.
5 p.m: Racing Ends.
5:30 : Awards Ceremonies