Rules and Etiquette

Motor racing is in need of organisation. Without order there is chaos and we do not want chaos in motorsport (except at the demolition derby maybe). This keeps everybody safe and allows everybody to enjoy the racing (and go faster).

The way we set and maintain the order is by agreeing on rules and good manners (known as racing ettiquette).

Rules

The first rule is to observe and obey the marshals. They work hard to keep things running smoothly and their intention is to help you enjoy clean racing.

Second, observe the racing signals

- green for go,
- yellow for caution (NO passing),
- red for session end and,
- chequered flag for race finish.

Rules that the marshals will enforce at all times:

- wear hair net
- wear correctly fitted and strapped helmet
- wear racing harness correctly engaged
- no bumping karts
- no overtly defensive driving (you must let faster karts pass when signalled)

Etiquette

Safety First - Always have safety in the front of your mind. You have a duty to preserve the wellbeing of everyone nearby and the equipment you're using.

Take pride in being a real champion, winning with honour. Using your skill and persistence to win is the only way to be true to yourself. This is what makes motorsport revered.

Don't cut people off - when jostling for position it can be tempting to speed into a corner to block your opponent out. If your opponent has a clear path and the intention to follow the normal path through a corner (known as a racing line) you may not cut him off and cause him to slow abruptly.

If you crash or break down put one hand in the air to indicate your inability to proceed. This will alert a marshal to you problem as well as warn other drivers that you are now a stationary obstacle.