1.Drivers Briefing.
A driver’s briefing will take place on the morning of the race day, this briefing is mandatory. It is the driver’s responsibility, or PG in the case of a competitor under the age of 18, to ensure that they have read the supplementary regulations for the event, and the drivers briefing below and, as always, understand the regulations. Read the UK Kart Series rules HERE. If you have passed a PG Entrant licence to some other person you must email the authorisation letter to info@ukkartseries.co.uk in advance.
Make sure your team and mechanic read this briefing too.
You will sign on electronically but also sign the physical sign on form whilst attending technical inspection. You must confirm that you have read and understood the drivers briefing. UK Kart Series will be checking for compliance with the approved list of drivers and personnel. Grids will be available online, either on the Alpha system or the website, please check your positions. We will have a practice session / qualifying and then normally three heats and a final.
2. Gates / Overnight Stays
The public gate to the main road will be open from 0730 each morning.This may Vary from circuit to circuit details will be in the final instructions / drivers pack sent out before each event.
Overnight stays are possible at all of our events but gates will close usually at 10.30pm A keyholder will be on site in cased emergency acces is required and their details will be in the drivers pack for each event.
3.Race n Respect – very important
The UK Kart Series is part of and fully compliant with the Respect in Racing group. UK Kart Series will report any infringements of the policy to the group. The full policy is available here
4.Officials, Programme and Regulations.
Championship Regulations, the Supplementary Regulations for the day, and the Programme showing general timing and the list of officials are all available or our website and mostly also on the Alpha system.
The main aim of the Officials of the Meeting is to ensure that the event is run as safely as possible. Please remember that karting is a non-contact sport. In the event of any contact, the Officials of the Meeting will review any report and if necessary, the judicial process will be used.
5.General Points
All scooters, go-peds, bicycles etc must NOT be used at any point during the event and should not be brought to the meeting.
Do not leave behind any tyres or fuel cans etc. Fines are applicable. Take your rubbish home please. Cameras are NOT permitted on the karts on race day.
Incident Handling
Should you break down or be involved in an incident on circuit you must give the marshal a thumbs up to show that you do not require medical attention. You must, where possible, move your kart to a place of safety and follow the marshal’s instructions to go to a place of safety. Do not remove your helmet at any time.
If there is anything you are unsure of please feel free to contact the Clerk of the Course / Organiser either via his Mobile phone on 07930 905412 or via his email address at info@ukkartseries.co.uk
