BPKC Supplementary Regulations
Winter Championship 2012

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BUCKMORE PARK KART CLUB LTD.
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP 2012

1. The Buckmore Park Kart Club will organise Kart Clubman Permit meetings on 15th January, 19th February and 18th March 2012.
2. The meeting will be held under the General Regulations of the Motor Sports Association (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Supplementary Regulations, plus any further written instructions from the club. MSA 2012 Specific Karting Technical Regulations apply, together with the 2012 ABkC regulations within the 2012 MSA Kart Race Yearbook. ELIGIBLE CLASSES: ABkC classes for Formula Rotax Junior Max, Rotax Minimax, KF3, Formula TKM Junior/Senior, KF2, Rotax Senior Max, Rotax 177, Honda Cadet, Formula Cadet, and Super Cadet. Additionally Honda Cadet Clubman and Formula Junior Subaru is offered under MSA Competitor’s and Officials Yearbook regulations U1.1.3/U1.2, these class regulations are available from the Club. Also WTP Cadet (Regulations available from John Mills Engineering) and TKM 4-stroke (Regulations available from Tal-Ko Racing Ltd) are also offered. The Club will be running Bambino karts on the above dates, however, this will not form a championship and will be individual events.
3. MSA Permit Nos. 67395, 67393, 67390.
4. The event is open to current members of the BPKC Ltd., Bayford Meadow, Beccles, Camberley, Clay Pigeon, Dunkeswell, Forest Edge, Hoddesdon, Hunts, Daytona, Lincs, Manchester & Buxton, Shenington, Trent Valley, Whilton Mill or Rochester Motor Club kart clubs, who hold a valid MSA competition licence, minimum Kart B (Novice). Kart Clubman licence for Bambino drivers. Competitors under the age of 18 must comply with Section U 14.1.5 of the current MSA Yearbook.
5. The event will become a round of the BPKC Ltd. Winter Championship.
6. The programme times are as follows: (Times may be altered due to weather conditions).
Signing On 8.00am to 9.15am
Scrutineering 8.00am to 9.25am
Driver’s Briefing 9.30am
Practice 10.00am
First Race Following Practice
7. Heat, Pre Final and Final duration will be determined by the conditions on the day.
8. Grid positions will be determined by timed qualifying.
9. Practice will be a minimum of 3 laps.
10. The track measures 1200 metres, there are 12 corners and the surface is asphalt. Bambino 300m and 5 corners.
11. Number Plates – As per Section U 17.25 — 17.25.4, please note U 17.27 — 17.28.1. of the current MSA Yearbook
(not supplied by the Club).
12. Karts must NOT be driven in the pits.
13. It is important that NO ENGINES ARE TO BE RUN BEFORE 10am, ALSO NO ENGINES ARE TO BE RUN IN THE PIT AREA AT ANY TIME (with the exception of water cooled engines which may run on the dummy grid with the driver sitting in the seat before the start of their race). Failure to observe this rule could result in exclusion from the meeting.
14. Judges of fact will be the Chief Timekeeper (judging laps completed and finishing order), the Chief Lap Scorer (race finishing order), the Starter (race starts), the Chief Scrutineer and Eligibility Scrutineer (on Technical matters), and the Environmental Scrutineer (judging kart noise). ANY DRIVER THAT LOSES A NOISE INTAKE OR EXHAUST MUST RETURN TO THE PITS IMMEDIATELY, failure to observe this rule will result in exclusion from the meeting.
15. Drivers are reminded of the restrictions on advertising (Section H 28.1.1. — 28.1.6. of current MSA Yearbook).
16. Trophies will be presented to each class subject to size of entry (based on 1 per 5 drivers in class).
17. The maximum entry for each meeting is 250 including reserves. The minimum is 60. The minimum for each race is 6, and the organisers reserve the right to amalgamate, or cancel as necessary.
18. The entry list begins upon receipt of these Regulations and closes 6 days prior to the meeting. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE ON THE APPROPRIATE FORM AND BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CORRECT FEE. Failure to do this will result in your entry form being returned.
19. Entries to be sent to the Competition Secretary, Sheila Rose, BPKC Ltd., Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent. ME5 9QG. Tel: 01634 661604 (24 hour answer phone). Fax No: 01634 686104.
20. Entry Fees – £45 (Members) and £55 (non-members). A refund less a £5 administration fee will only be given if notification is given in writing and tickets/passes are returned by the day before the meeting. Should any meeting have to be cancelled for whatever reason a £10 administration fee will be held by the Club. A credit for the appropriate fee will be held to another meeting unless informed otherwise in writing. Late entries will be accepted up until Wednesday before the meeting at £15 surcharge. Any cheque that is returned to the BPKC Ltd. will be surcharged £10. FAX ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED, BUT THE ORIGINAL COPY MUST BE SENT 1ST CLASS THAT DAY. It is preferred that payment is made by debit/credit card. Entries will be held until payment has been received.
21. The organisers have the right to refuse an entry for whatever reason (Subject to Section H 30.1.3. (b). of the current MSA Yearbook).
22. Drivers are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure that all Kart and Engine numbers conform to the numbers inserted on the Scrutineering cards, and be signed by the driver and scrutineer and be handed in at Pre Race Scrutineering. If any driver is under 18 then the card must be signed by a Parent/Guardian.
23. The BKPC Ltd. Winter Championship will be contested over 3 rounds running from January to March. The best 2 out of 3 rounds to count. If any meeting has to be cancelled for whatever reason then it will be all remaining rounds to count.
24. Officials of the Meeting: representatives of the MSA and a selection of the following – Club Stewards: Chris Pullman, Ken Webb, Roger Sheffield, Alan Wood, Paul Phillips, Tom Banister, Michael Green and Bill Sisley. Clerk of the Course: Vic Parrott, Roger Sheffield, Paul Beatty, Michael Leverington, Ray Crossley, Vince Lepine, Gordon Cuthill or Chris Pullman. Chief Scrutineer: Roy Baker, Kelvin Nicholls, Tim Cooke or Peter Groombridge.
25. A list of race results will be timed, signed and published as soon as possible after each race on the Official Notice Board which will be situated in the paddock area.
26. Any protest must be lodged in accordance with Section C 5.1 — 5.7 of the 2012 MSA Yearbook.
27. Silencing of Karts – All karts must always comply with levels defined in the MSA Regulations and additional regulations given in Appendix 3 of the 2012 Kart Race Yearbook.
28. Only one chassis and two engines permitted per class. (KF2, KF3 — two chassis & 3 engines).
29. Tyres – As per the 2012 MSA KART RACE YEARBOOK or class regulations. All classes will only be allowed ONE SET OF SLICKS PER COMPETITOR DURING A RACE MEETING.
30. Crash helmets, Race suits and Gloves must be as per MSA Yearbook Section U 13.1 — U 13.4.2. Racewear must be worn at Scrutineering.
31. Competitors Responsibilities: You are reminded that you are responsible for the behaviour of mechanics and helpers. Anyone using foul language or threatening behaviour will be dealt with most severely. Your attention is drawn to MSA Yearbook Regulations Section U 12.1 — U 12.6.3 with emphasis on Section U 12.1 — U 12.2.2.
32. Information can be obtained from the circuit – Tel: 01634 201562, Internet Web Site – www.buckmore.co.uk email: sheila@buckmore.co.uk
33. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE BUCKMORE PARK and a strict 10-mph speed limit applies in the park.
34. Mini bikes, Pedal bikes and scooters are banned from the circuit and pit areas at all times. Failure to observe this rule could result in exclusion from the meeting.
35. Overnight camping is allowed Friday and Saturday night before a meeting (No tents).
36. Drivers will be required to purchase a transponder & holder as per MSA Kart Race Yearbook Appendix 4 Section F. Transponders may be hired from the BPKC Ltd. for the computer lap scoring at a cost of £10 per meeting, however drivers must purchase a transponder holder at a one off cost of £6 (if needed). It is the responsibility of the team and any loss or damage will have to be paid for by the driver. (Maximum charge £150). If any driver hires a transponder and leaves the circuit before the end of the event, the Transponder MUST be returned to Race Control, as your licence will be held until it is returned.
37. Any driver involved in a Red Flag incident may be requested to report to the Medical Organisation or Paramedic before being allowed to take part in further racing.
38. It is mandatory for all competitors to carry a fire extinguisher to a minimum of BSEN3 standard with 55B-size rating. These must be kept in the competitors pit area at all times.
39. It is strongly recommended that drivers and trackside officials use earplugs or ear defenders during racing.
40. Any driver or team member found damaging the tarmac in the paddock area will be excluded from the meeting and charged for any damage.
41. All competitors under the age of 18 are reminded of Section U 14.1.5 of the 2012 MSA Yearbook.
42. ANYONE MISUSING OR DAMAGING BUILDINGS WILL BE BANNED FROM RACING AND TESTING AT BUCKMORE PARK.
43. By countersigning as parents/guardians/guarantors of minors you agree that you have no objection to still or moving images being taken of the driver/volunteer official undertaking their sporting activities.
44. Competitors must take any used tyres home with them and not leave them at the circuit. Any competitor found to have left tyres behind may have future entries refused.
45. Could all teams ensure that they comply with the English Smokefree Legislation.
46. Any teams entering the meeting will be required to confirm in writing that they hold a valid public liability insurance certificate.

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