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The Unlimited All-Stars Created to Preserve, Promote and Protect Open Class Kart Racing Ingenuity / Camaraderie / Sportsmanship |
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Unlimited All-Stars National Rules and Policies |
1. Engines:
A. Any type two-stroke cycle engine or engines, no limit to
modifications.
B. Any type four-stroke cycle engine or engines, no limit to modifications.
C. Rotary engines are presently being studied and tested for
future inclusion.
2. Minimum Weight / Maximum Displacement
A. Rotary valve or Reed valve Two-Stroke Cycle Engine or
Engines, 230 lbs plus one pound for each cc or fraction of a cc. Multiple
engines or cylinders are permissible. 210 cc maximum total displacement.
B. Flat Head Four-Stroke Cycle Engine or Engines, 190 lbs plus
one pound for every 3cc or fraction of a cc. Multiple
engines or cylinders are permissible. 466 cc maximum total displacement.
C. Piston Port, McCulloch or US820 (West Bend) Two-Stroke Cycle
Engine or engines, 170 pounds plus one pound for every cc or fraction of a cc.
Multiple engines or cylinders are permissible. 210 cc maximum total
displacement.
D. Overhead Cam (
E. Overhead Valve Push Rod (OHV) Four-Stroke Cycle Engine or
Engines, 220 lbs plus one pound for every 2.5cc or fraction of a cc. Multiple
engines or cylinders are permissible. 446cc maximum total
displacement.
F. Forced Induction and Nitrous Oxide. If a kart is equipped
with some type of supercharger turbocharger, or nitrous oxide system, add 15
lbs for each cylinder that is served by the system.
G. Mixed Engine Type in Multiple Engine Situations. The minimum
weight for the engine corresponding with the higher weight will be imposed.
H. Fuel. There are no fuel restrictions except that no illegal
substance or substances may be used as fuel or as a fuel additive.
3. Calculating Displacement / Declaring Weight.
A. The bore will be measured with dial calipers and the stroke
with a two or three inch travel dial indicator.
B. The following formula will be used for calculating
displacement;
BORE X BORE X STROKE X .7854 X 16.39 = CC of engine.
(this assumes that the bore and stroke were measured
in inches. The 16.39 is a conversion factor from cubic inches to cubic
centimeters.)
C. Always round up to the nearest whole cc when calculating
minimum weight.
D. Competitors must declare their weight and display it next to
their front number in such a manner that the scale person can easily see it.
4. General Event Related Policies.
A. The driver is the official entry. He / She can switch karts between
heats or before the feature, but not during a race. The kart must comply with
the minimum weight for that particular kart and display the number with which
the driver registered.
B. All host track rules and regulations will be adhered to by
drivers in the Unlimited All-Stars. The show will be run according to their
normal procedures unless the promoter decides to modify those procedures to
improve the event.
C. The promoter has the right to refuse any equipment for competition on their
track that they feel is unsafe for competition.
D. The promoter is solely responsible for running the show. The
Unlimited All-Stars will provide competitors and post-race technical
inspection.
E. The promoter is to provide documents that list the feature
race final finish, the heat winners, and those competitors who were in any
consolation races. This information is necessary for calculation of points and
event write-ups and are to be supplied to the regional administrator.
F. It is requested that promoters only permit a driver to spin
out two times per heat race or feature race. Those drivers should be black
flagged upon their third spin out.
G. The IKF speedway rules for body
work have been adopted by the Unlimited All-Stars as a general guideline for general contruction methods, materials
and safety measures. An exception is that the maximum height is 30
inches instead of 26 and the overall length and width are
determined by Section 4-H.
H. This program is intended for vehicles classified as
go-karts. The go-karts are to be constructed in a safe manner. Maximum overall
dimensions will be determined by the least restrictive parameters for any
division as generally set forth by IKF, WKA, KART and CIK.
I. A UAS series held at a single track will be called a UAS
Regional Series. A UAS series that takes place on multiple tracks will be
referred to as a UAS Regional Circuit.
J. Special Events.
From time to time a race track may choose to promote an event that is not a
point race with-in a particular region. The event may be called an Unlimited All-Stars National if the
promoter;
i. agrees to
all of the rules and policies of the Unlimited All-Stars.
ii. Schedules the event at such a time as to not compete with
any other UAS National Event or Regional Event.
iii. Provides a provisional starting spot for the most recent
defending champions from the various regions.
iv. The date of the event must be released by November 30 of
the previous year. This will allow local circuits/series to schedule around
those dates.
v. no local circuit/series is to
release their local schedule prior to
November 30. This will allow then to may build their schedule around the
national invitational events.
vi. no local series will hold an
official point race on the same date
as a scheduled national invitational.
K. Karts with Transmissions
i. These are karts that have a
transmission that allow the drive ratio to be changed while the kart is in
motion.
ii. On tracks designated as 1/8 mile in length or shorter, the transmission may
be used without any restriction.
iii. On tracks longer than 1/8 mile in length, some sort of device must be
provided to prevent the drive ratio from being changed while the kart is in
motion.
iv. This regulation applies to karts commonly referred to a
shifter karts. It also applies to karts that are equipped with torque
converters or any other type of device that allows the drive ratio to be
changed, either manually or automatically while the kart is in motion.
5. Sponsorship
A. No sponsorship will be accepted if, any condition of
accepting said sponsorship requires all competitors to use any particular brand
of product or the modification of any rule.
B. Contingency sponsorships will be permitted. Example; XYZ
company awards Joe Kart Racer $100 if he wins using his product and is
displaying the sponsor’s sticker.
6. Rule / Policy Changes
A. No rule changes will be made during the course of a racing
season.
B. The Series Administrator of a
region is that person who has taken it upon him/herself to organize an
Unlimited All-Stars circuit or series. He/she will serve as the spokesman and
representative of that region. This position is very
important for the success of a region. The Series Administrator must be independant from any particular race track or series.
C. All Rule changes, made for the next racing season, will only
be made after a simple majority vote of all Voting Series/Circuit
administrators.
D. A Voting Series Administrator is a series administrator that
has coordinated a series or circuit for at least one season. This provides the
perspective of first hand experience with the rules before being allowed to
vote on potential rule changes.
E. A Non-Voting Series Administrator is a series administrator
who is planning or implementing their first season with the Unlimited
All-Stars.
8. Driver Eligibility
A. Drivers must be at least 16 years old
B. Drivers must register with their local office of the
Unlimited All-Stars, read these rules and policies, and sign a document stating
that he/she has read the same and will comply with these regulations.
C. Series administrators will have a supply of the rules, and
registration applications available at each event for the purpose of
registering drivers at the local level.
D. Drivers who blatantly do not comply with these rules and
policies are subject to suspension from all UAS events, in all regions, during
the time of suspension.
i. The series administrator for that driver’s region
will recommend national suspension to the Council of Series Administrators.
ii. The council will discuss and vote on the length of the
suspension.
iii. This provision is only to be used as a last resort. The most likely remedy
for infractions is disqualification from the event by the event promoter.
9. Point Calculation for Regional Series/Circuits
A. Points will be awarded to the various finishing positions of
the Feature (or A- Feature or A- Main) as follows;
1-100, 2-98, 3- 96, 4-94, 5-92, 6-93, 7-94, 8-92, 9-90, 10-88,
11-86, 12-84, 13-82, 14-80, 15-78, 16-76, 17-74, 18-72, 19-70, 20-68, 21-66,
22-64, 23-62, 24-60, 25-58, and etc.
B-main drivers who do not transfer to the A-feature will
C-main drivers who do not transfer to the B-feature will
B. Heat winners and/or fast time qualifier will receive one
additional point for each heat win or one point for setting fast time.
C. Drivers who are black-flagged for un-sports-man-like or
hazardous driving infractions will receive no season points for that heat or
feature.
D. Drivers who are disqualified at the scales will receive no
points for that heat or feature.
E. Drivers who are disqualified in post race technical
inspection will receive no points for the entire event.
F. Drivers who are black-flagged for spinning out will receive
points as though they did not finish that particular race.
G. Decisions of the Track Promoter or his designated personnel
and/or the Race Director will be final.
H. Approximately 80% of the races will count for season points
for a particular region for a particular driver. The Series/Circuit
Administrator will decide on the exact number and state that in their local
options section.
I. Every rain-out or cancellation that is not rescheduled will result in one
less event being counted for a driver’s final points.
J. Rain dates, if a region is to provide for them, are to be
placed into the original schedule of the region, prior to the beginning of that
regions season . If the make- up dates are not listed at the beginning of the season, the event may
be held but it will not count for points for that region.
Note to Competitors
The Unlimited All-Stars is
intended to be a gentlemen’s series and all drivers and crew members are
expected to act accordingly. If you can’t or won’t drive and act in
a professional manner, then race in another division. We don’t necessarily want
the most drivers, but we do want the best. Please give your competitors room to
race. Respect the other drivers, they have a lot
invested too. Rough driving, foul language, and unsportsman
like conduct are not appreciated. Officials are requested to be especially firm
with the Unlimited All-Stars. Remember, a lot of kids look up to YOU.
Spirit and Intent
The Unlimited All-Stars was created to preserve and promote
open class kart racing. Innovation is allowed and encouraged. These rules were
created to provide parameters for the purpose of safety, cost containment, and
consistency from track to track and region to region. Generally speaking, if a rule does not specifically
state that something is not permitted, then it can be assumed that it is
permitted. Series administrators are personally involved with the
series/circuit in their region and will monitor the effect of new technology as
it is created. Any rule adjustments that become necessary to maintain a level
playing field due to the introduction of new technology will go into effect the
following year.
Disclaimer
Bergfelt Racing Enterprises, LLC (
Use of Official Rules Logo
The official rules and logo of the Unlimited All-Stars are the
copyrighted property of Bergfelt Racing Enterprises,
LLC. The logo may only be used for the promotion of Official Unlimited
All-Stars events and Series/Circuits on flyers, schedules and web pages. Use of
the logo for any other purpose, without written permission is prohibited.
In instances where the rules are to be included as part of a
web site, it is only permissible to link directly to;
http://www.unlimitedallstars.com/rules.html. Any local option policies are to
be included on each individual circuit/series website that applies to that
circuit/series. Local options are to be kept to an
absolute minimum and are only for the purpose of dealing with unique local
issues.
Clubs and tracks that wish to use these rules for their
unlimited/open class may, and are encouraged do so, but they are not allowed to
cut and paste these rules into their rule book. Instead, they must refer their
competitors to the web pages listed in the preceding paragraph. Clubs and
individuals may print out, copy and distribute those web pages, but only in
their entirety. It is forbidden to add anything to, or delete anything from the
print-out or reproduced pages.