Personal Conduct
3. PERSONAL CONDUCT AND DRIVING RULES
Immediate disqualification and/or suspension, determined by the Race Committee or MKA Board of Directors, may be enacted for any infraction(s) of a personal conduct or driving rule(s). Any MKA Official or Officer or any member of the Race Committee or Board of Director can initiate such action before said Race Committee or the MKA Board of Directors.
3.1. Overall Responsibility
The driver will at all times be the Legal Entrant (see Rule 4.3)
The driver (Legal Entrant) will be at all times responsible for the legality of his/her equipment and is required to be fully conversant and answerable to these regulations and any supplementary rules and regulations governing an event and is bound by such regulations, supplementary rules or instructions.
The driver (Legal Entrant) will at all times be responsible for their own and the conduct of their crew(s) and guest(s).
3.2. Unsportsman Like Conduct
Any unsportsman like conduct, i.e., abusive and/or foul language, fighting, refused cooperation, etc. will not be tolerated. Anyone exhibiting such conduct can and will be disqualified from an event, required to leave the facility and be subject to further disciplinary action
3.3. Spirit and Intent
It is the requirement of all MKA members and competitors to conduct themselves at all times within the Spirit and Intent of these rules and regulations, both as specifically stated and as implied, as no pretense is made of having designed a fool proof set of rules and regulations.
Any member who falsifies his/her requirements or modifies his/her equipment in an attempt to defraud MKA officials, other competitors or other MKA members by such actions; or to circumvent, 'Beat the Rules', or otherwise undermine these rules, the family sport of competitive karting or the MKA in any way, as determined by the Race Committee or the MKA Board of Directors, can and will be disqualified from an event, required to leave the facility and be subject to further disciplinary action. The MKA Race Committee and Board of Directors shall have the right to initiate any action correcting a hazardous condition or a condition not in compliance with the Spirit and Intent of these regulations.
3.4. Driving Responsibilities and Conduct
3.4.1. Start Responsibilities
3.4.1.1. Pole Driver
The driver who has the pole position in each heat race shall set a reasonable pace to start the race
3.4.1.2. Outside Pole Driver
The kart in the outside pole shall set his/her pace with the kart on the pole position.
3.4.1.3. All Drivers
If any kart cannot set or keep a reasonable pace the Flagman may move him/her to the rear of the pack.
3.4.2. Driving in the Pits
There will be absolutely no driving of Karts in the pit area past the line before the scale at any time, engine running or not - except as specifically authorized by the Race Director.
3.4.3. Pit Stops
Pit stops are allowed at the discretion of the grid marshal. Alternate rules may be specified for endurance or special events by the Race Director.
3.4.4. Bad Driving
Any foul driving. bumping, nerfing, blocking, pushing, etc., will be grounds for disqualification.
3.4.5. Shaking Hands
Shaking hands and wishing each other well, between competetors, is encouraged before a heat race. However for safety reasons, no shaking of hands with other competitors should occur while there karts are moving.
3.4.6. Off Track ReEntry
Any kart with four wheels off the track may return to the track and continue, if good judgement is used so as not to interfere with other karts in the process, provided the engine is still running.
3.4.7. Tire Scrubbing
On track 'Tire Scrubbing' is not allowed. Anyone determined to be 'scrubbing tires' by the flagman or Race Director will be black flagged.
3.5. Safety Conduct
Prime responsibility for the safe condition and operation of a kart and related equipment rests with the driver. Any competitor or participant who does not conduct themselves or their equipment in a safe manner both for themselves or for anyone else can and will be disqualified from an event, required to leave the facility and be subject to further disciplinary action.
3.5. 1. Mandatory Drivers Personal Protection
All mandatory protective clothing must be worn at all times while operating a kart. The Race Committee will be responsible for the final decision on the suitably of any and all 'Drivers Personal Protection' equipment. Any additional effort towards safety through extensive personal protective measures will be required as it becomes available.
3.5. 1. 1. Helmet
Only full face helmets as per current WKA Rules are allowed.(Snell 2000 SA and M, 2005 SA and M, K2005, CMS 2007)
3.5.1.2. Protective Clothing
Full protection nylon, or suitable substitute, driving suit of suitable weight and construction (flame proof type i.e., Nomex", Proban", PBl/kevlar, or similar material suits will NOT be accepted as outside driver apparel). Full protection leather, or suitable substitute, driving suit (made of an abrasive resistant fabric). Leather Jacket, or suitable substitute, with full protection full length pants of suitable weight (jeans or other abrasive resistant fabric) ('warmup' or 'sweat-pants' or windbreakers will not be allowed).
Chest protectors meeting SFI Specification 20.1 are mandatory for all drivers in all classes where the maximum age is 12 or lower.
3.5.1.3. Gloves
Suitable full coverage protective driving gloves (no open backed or altered gloves allowed).
3.5.1.4. Neck Collars
Suitable Neck Collar required.
3.5.1.5. Miscellaneous
Proper driving shoes (high topped with ample ankle support / protection are highly recommended; sandals or loafers will not be allowed).
3.5.1.6. Other Recommendations
Ear plugs are recommended.
Chest and Rib protector vest such as the SAFE JAC8.
Fire extinguisher in your pit area.
Rookie drivers should place a visible "X" on back of their helmet.
3.5.2. Smoking or Open Flame
There will be no smoking or use of any device with an open flame, in the pits or in close proximity of any flammable materials or fluids.
3.6. Participation and Involvement
All members are required to participate in the support of the MKA and it's activities, not only as stated herein but also as implied in both spirit and intent. All members are required to help with track maintenance, upkeep of the buildings, and assist with the running of MKA races or other events, i.e., corner working, weight tech, pre‑tech, registration, scoring, etc
3.7. Skill and Conduct
It will be at the discretion of the Race Committee to refuse participation, require class change and/or starting position, to any competitor based on the Race Committee's interpretation of said competitor's skill and/or conduct.