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General Description

The Buckmore 600 and the Pro 1200 are 'one star' events while the Sport 1200 is rated as 'two star'. These events are for individual drivers. Before racing starts there will be a short practice. For the Buckmore 600 this of three laps duration before the first heat for each driver. In the Pro 1200 and Sport 1200 events this is increased to a ten minute session for each driver.

The Buckmore 600 is a series of one off events that are ideal for the driver new to outdoor karting or on a limited budget. The races are held on the 600m National Circuit. The Buckmore Pro 1200 and the Sport 1200 are run on the full 1200m circuit. The Buckmore 600 and the Pro 1200 events are ideal for novice drivers drivers. The Sport 1200 is for drivers with a little more experience. Novices are strongly advised to wear a “novice bib” (supplied) to warn other drivers of their novice status and make due allowances.

Each driver will compete in three heats. The grid positions for these are pre-determined by computer. Each driver will find that he has been awarded a grid position near or at the front, one that will be near the middle of the grid and one near, or at the back. This system ensures that if all drivers were to finish in the same order as the grid positions allocated for the evening, they would score virtually identical points. Points are allocated for the finishing positions in each heat. After three heats of racing, the points are totalled and the finals follow. In the event of a tie in points the position will be determined by fastest lap.

Buckmore 600 only
The top 14 point scores will be placed in the "A" final, those finishing 15th to 29th will take part in the "B" final, those from 30th to 44th in the "C" and the remainder will race in the "D" final. The winner in each of the lesser finals will achieve promotion to the back row of the next final.

Buckmore Pro 1200 and Sport 1200 only
In these events it will be the top sixteen point scoring drivers who will make the grand final. Should time permit there may be extra finals added but these cannot be guaranteed.

Buckmore Sport 1200 only
This series will include weight classes. The weight of a driver will be determined by his weight when fully kitted up in racesuit etc and includes the crash helmet. Ballast cannot be carried for safety reasons. Drivers weighing up to 85kg will be classed as lightweights and those weighing 85kg and over will race as heavies. Both classes will race together but trophies will be awarded to the top three in each class.

Trophies will be awarded at each round to the three highest finishing drivers.

Rules & Regulations.

Signing On

All drivers MUST sign on at reception before going on to the circuit.

Safety Briefing

All drivers MUST attend the safety briefing.
Should any driver find that they have been delayed en-route to the circuit and may be late for briefing, they should telephone reception on 01634 201562 ext 310 and advise the staff of the situation. The Race Director will make every effort to ensure that the driver is sufficiently briefed on arrival. However, if this is not possible, the driver may have to forfeit the event. No refunds will be given.

Apparel

It is the responsibility of each driver to ensure that they are dressed correctly before going onto circuit. Crash helmets of the correct size for the driver must be worn and be correctly done up before entering the pit lane. If the driver is using a helmet supplied by Buckmore Park, balaclavas MUST be worn. Visors must be closed at all times when on circuit. Race suits must be fully done up and the belts must be done up or otherwise secured. Gloves MUST be worn at all times and any long hair must be safely tucked into the back of the racesuit or otherwise secured. Buckmore Park will supply Rib-Tec rib protectors will be supplied fitted to each driver. Whilst these are not compulsory, we strongly suggest that they are worn to protect your ribs in the event of any incident. We recommend the driver bring suitable footwear for kart racing. Race boots are the ideal but trainers are an acceptable alternative. It is not sensible to wear heavy soled boots. High heeled shoes or sandals are NOT acceptable. Any driver failing to comply with any of the above standards, will be black flagged and will have to return to the pits for the safety of themselves and others on circuit.

Driving Standards

All drivers must drive within their own ability when on circuit. Flag signals MUST be obeyed at all times. Karting is a non contact sport and drivers are reminded that any contact reported by the marshals, will be dealt with as set out in penalties (below)
Note: Staff will be on circuit during the races to act as rescue vehicles in the event of a competitor becoming stuck on circuit. Stay inside your kart at all times unless directed to leave by the staff. There is a penalty if you should get out of your kart anywhere on circuit unless directed to do so.

Pit Lane

It is not usually necessary for drivers entered into the Buckmore 600 to use the pit lane during racing but should you need to for any reason, you MUST enter at walking speed.

Gridding Up

Following the chequered flag at the end of each race, you will be shown a red flag from the marshal preceding the finish line. It is IMPERATIVE that you immediately reduce speed to walking pace as you will find parked karts just around the last corner who are gridding up for the next race. Drivers failing to slow sufficiently will have 3 points deducted from that race. (see penalties)

Alcohol & Drugs

It is strictly forbidden for any driver to be under the influence of any form of alcohol or any drug. Drivers suspected of any abuse of this rule will be refused permission to race. No monies will be refunded. Drivers will asked to declare that they have not partaken of alcohol in the 12 hours preceding racing.

Medical Self Declaration

The attention of drivers is drawn to the clause on the indemnity form that confirms your fitness to undertake motor sport.

Penalties

Drivers who obey the rules & regulations and all flag signals will not be liable to any penalties! For those who do fall foul of the rules, the penalties are set out below.

Contact or kerbing
1st minor offence: Driver warning. 2nd minor offence: Driver warning. 3rd minor offence:3 points deducted.
Deliberate contact: Immediate black flag, and all points deducted. In the final the penalty is three Places

Overtaking under a yellow flag:
3 points deducted. In the final the penalty is three Places

Pit Lane Speeding:
3 points deducted. In the final the penalty is three Places

Getting out of kart on circuit:
Immediate black flag.

Ignoring Black Flag:
Exclusion from race.

Incorrect Apparel:
Black Flag.

Aggressive/abusive behaviour:
Removal from circuit and a possible ban.

Alcohol/drug abuse:
Removal from circuit and a possible ban.