ARTICLE I GENERAL RULES
Section 1: No one may sue or press charges against another member, an official, the property owner, any benefactor of NKC or the NKC itself. Nor shall any member discredit or bring slander to the Club’s or member’s well being. The penalty can be up to a lifetime expulsion.
Section 2: No Officer or Club Official shall make a call, judgment or be involved in any decision making process in which an immediate family member is a competitor. Verbal communication using track radios by members of the Board of Directors during a race will not be allowed, unless requested by the Race Official.
Section 3: Any unauthorized person who wants special permission to be inside the track fence must receive permission from NKC officials, and must sign a liability release.
Section 4: All non-member racers/guardians can print a copy of Rules and By-laws at nutmegkart.com
Section 5: Everyone racing and/or participating in a scheduled event must sign a release form and obtain a pit pass each week.
Section 6: All present are to give full cooperation to officials at all times.
Section 7: Anyone under eighteen (18) years of age cannot race unless a parent or proof of guardianship is present. Parental consent is required as per W.K.A. instructions. A certified copy of the driver’s birth certificate must be provided by the driver’s 2nd race.
Section 8a: Visiting racers claiming prior experience are subject to evaluation by the race director/flagger. The race director/flagger has the authority to make the visiting racer start in the rear of the lineup if their on track ability warrants.
Section 9: Entry fees for the year shall be determined by the Board of Directors and announced and approved by the general membership at the February monthly meeting. Entry fees shall remain unchanged throughout the year.
Section 10: Waste oil must be removed from the track property at the end of each race day. Kart owners are responsible and will be subject to severe sanctions up to and including permanent suspension for failing to comply with this rule.
Section 11: There will be a $25 late fee assessed for all membership renewals not completed by the end of the February monthly club meeting.
Section 12: A minimum of 2 raffles will be run annually, usually supporting the 2-day Show mid-year and the banquet at the end of the year. Each member is required to sell/buy one book of 10, $5 raffle tickets for each raffle.
Section 13: Any capital improvement expenditure costing over $1,500.00 shall be approved by the general membership with a majority vote at any official club meeting.
Section 14: All parts vendors must carry a 1 million dollar liability policy certificate naming the property owner and /or it’s affiliates and Nutmeg Kart Club as an Additional Insured.
Section 15: All fuel containers must be approved for holding fuel and clearly marked with the contents within. It is also recommended that all containers holding water be marked as such.
Section 16: No person on the board, or an immediate family member, under the same membership can also hold a paid position, unless approved by the general membership at any official club meeting.
Section 17: Spirit and Intent (from Section V) The law of spirit and intent comes into effect when race officials are encountered with facets not specifically addressed in the rulebook. At this point, officials must make decisions based not only on fact, but also on whether the infraction was a clear case of attempting to controvert the spirit of the event. We urge you avoid causing a spirit and intent ruling by being fully aware of all the regulations that apply to you and your kart/tires/engine etc. It is impossible to write a rule for every aspect of karting. Before attempting any modifications to your kart/tires/engine etc. that are not specifically addressed in the rulebook, talk to the technical inspector and clarify the requirements.
Section 18: At every official meeting, the names of all club members in attendance will be placed in a hat. One “winner” will be drawn at each meeting. The “winner” will receive 1 free race and 1pit pass voucher to be used at a race of their choice. Should the winner enter in two classes, the winner will pay the discounted 2nd race fee. For a two day event race to be free – the club member must present 2 free race vouchers. Passes are not transferable.
Section 19: Within 1 hour from the completion of the last race or from when your kart is released from tech, all equipment must be packed and ready to leave premises
Section 20: Spirit and Intent. The law of spirit and intent comes into effect when race officials are encountered with facets not specifically addressed in the rulebook. At this point, officials must make decisions based not only on fact, but also on whether the infraction was a clear case of attempting to controvert the spirit of the event. We urge you avoid causing a spirit and intent ruling by being fully aware of all the regulations that apply to you and your kart/tires/engine etc. It is impossible to write a rule for every aspect of karting. Before attempting any modifications to your kart/tires/engine etc. that are not specifically addressed in the rulebook, talk to the technical inspector and clarify the requirements.