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General Description

The Man of Steel 1 hour endurance is a 'Four Star' one driver/one hour endurance event for experienced drivers only. There are no fuel or pit stops. There will be a ten minute practice/qualifying session to allow drivers to set a qualifying time for the grid. Any driver who is not happy with any aspect of their allocated kart, will have the opportunity to change this during the ten minute session. No kart will be changed after the chequered flag unless directed by the Race Director.
The Man of Steel is run as a championship but is also open to any driver who wishes to enter on a “one off” basis. The Man of Steel event is suitable for experienced drivers only. Those with less experience are strongly advised to enter the Iron Man to gain experience first.

Driver Weight

The Championship will be run in two classes as follows:

Lightweight: Drivers who weigh in at less than 85kg (including race suit and crash helmet) will be lightweight class.

Heavyweight: Drivers who weigh in at more than 85kg (including race suit and crash helmet) will be heavyweight.

Trophies will be awarded at each round to the three highest finishing drivers in each class. The Championship points will accrue separately and Championship trophies will be awarded in each class.

Random weighing of drivers will be carried out throughout the season and it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is registered for the correct class. Should a driver be found to be in the wrong weight category, he/she will be stripped of all points for that round. A driver cannot opt to change class during the season. Borderline cases (i.e. drivers of exactly 85kg or those whose weight may fluctuate) will be classed at the race directors sole discretion.

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 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 race. 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 and 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.

Karts
The karts will be the Buckmore Tuned Thunderkarts which will be prepared by the Buckmore Park Mechanics to a high standard in preparation for racing.

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)

Pit Lane

Drivers are reminded that the entry speed to the pit lane is to be at WALKING PACE. Any drivers exceeding walking pace will be penalised as set out below.

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.

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: Black Flag. Deliberate contact: Immediate black flag.

Overtaking under a yellow flag:
Immediate black flag.

Getting out of kart on circuit:
Immediate black flag.

Gaining an advantage by kerbing:
Driver warning.

Pit Lane Speeding:
Driver sent out to do one more lap and try again!

Ignoring Black Flag:
Lap deducted.

Incorrect Apparel:
Black Flag.

Aggressive/abusive behaviour:
Removal from circuit, expulsion from race and possible ban.

Alcohol/drug abuse:
Removal from circuit, expulsion from race and possible ban.

*Kerbing is defined as gaining an advantage by the use of kerbs.