Rulebook - Granja Viana 500 Miles Karting Race: Article 1: Organization
Rulebook - Granja Viana 500 Miles Karting Race: Article 1: Organization
Rulebook - Granja Viana 500 Miles Karting Race: Article 1: Organization
Article 1: ORGANIZATION
The GRANJA VIANA 500 MILES KARTING RACE, 23rd edition / 2019 will be
organized by Clube Granja Viana and supervised by FASP (Federação de
Automobilismo de São Paulo) on 20 and 21 of December of 2019.
Article 2: MATTERS NOT COVERED BY THIS RULEBOOK
2.1 All matters not covered by this rulebook shall be resolved by the Technical
Department of FASP, based on the National Karting Regulation (RNK) and the
Motor Racing Sporting Code (CDA) of Confederação Brasileira de Automobilismo
(CBA).
Article 3: CATEGORY
3.1 ALLOWED RACING LICENSES – The race will allow teams composed by full 13-year-
old riders with kart license: Piloto Júnior de Kart (PJK), Piloto Novato de Kart
(PNK), Piloto Graduado de Kart (PGK), Piloto Senior de Kart A (PSKA) and Piloto
Senior de Kart B (PSKB).
3.1.1 Holders of Master Licenses, Piloto Graduado de Carro B (PGC-B) and Piloto
Graduado de Carro A (PGC-A), when invited by FAU to participate in regional
karting events, will not require a specific kart license (according to ART. 31.3.9
of the Motor Racing Sports Code (CDA))
3.1.2 Drivers aged 13 to 15 will be accepted only with the approval of the
Organization; karts that have drivers at this age must inform the Organization
Office before paying their entry fee.
3.1.3 An orange circle of 60 mm in diameter shall be placed next to the number
plate in case the team has any driver aged as the article above.
3.1.4 Licenses allowed for the Light Class: Piloto Júnior de Kart (PJK), Piloto Novato
de Kart (PNK), Piloto Senior de Kart B (PSKB) and Piloto de Kart Indoor (PKI).
In the Light Class it will be admitted only 01 driver per team licensed as
follows: Piloto Graduado de Kart (PGK), Piloto Senior de Kart A (PSKA), Master
Licenses, Piloto Graduado de Carro B (PGC-B) and Piloto Graduado de Carro A
(PGC-A)
3.2 TEAMS
REGISTRATION – A driver will be allowed to participate in a maximum of 02 teams,
and must be registered in the appropriate teams, otherwise the team will be
automatically “disqualified”.
3.2.1 CLASS A TEAMS – They can consist of at least 02 and a maximum of 10 drivers,
regardless of their ranks.
3.2.2 Class A will consist of the first 20 Karts of the 500 Miles group, except for the
500 Light Group.
500 MILES
• Registration for the event;
• Free practice;
• Rent of 02 engines;
• 20 liters of regular gasoline for Free Practice;
• Regular gasoline for Qualification, Top Qualify and Race;
• 01 car credential per kart;
• 03 credentials for mechanics;
• 02 to 10 driver credentials (only kart drivers);
• Each registered driver will be entitled to 01 special guest;
500 LIGHT
• Registration for the event;
• Rent of 01 engine;
• Rent of 01 chassis with 2.5 sets of wheels and axle;
• 4.5 sets of slick tires, 2 sets for practice and 2.5 sets for the race;
• Rent of 01 non-painted/non-stickered fairing;
• Regular gasoline for the whole event;
• 01 car credential per kart;
• 02 to 10 driver credentials (only kart drivers);
• Each registered driver will be entitled to 01 special guest;
• Unique mechanic team for all karts entered in the group;
• Space for Team Pit assembly;
• After the race is over, a kart inspection will be done and damaged parts
must be replaced by the team; no spare parts are included;
3.2.10 All drivers must be present at the Official Briefing with the Race Director,
which will be held at a location determined by the organization.
3.2.11 Electronic wristbands will be available to each driver, with mandatory use, with
checkings starting on Friday, December 20th. In the case a driver is found
without the wristband, his participation in the race will not be allowed. If the
driver has entered the track and is not registered in the kart, the team may
be disqualified from the race.
5.2 GRID – GROUP 1 X GROUP 2 - Best time will determine which group will be the
odd positions on the grid - 1, 3, 5 and so on. Once the pole group is determined,
the top 20 will participate in Top Qualify. Positions from 21st on of the grid will
not be changed. The first 20 must go to a specific area indicated by the Race
Direction and must remain there without any intervention by mechanics or driver
(except tire pressure, which may only be lowered) for scrutineering. The others
will go to the Park Fermé.
5.3 TOP QUALIFY - The first 20 karts will make a 1 timed lap, no warm-up lap,
starting from a line indicated by the race direction, at some distance from the
start / finish line. After completion of the timed lap the driver must go to Park
5.6 RACE START – It will be Le Mans Style. 1 mechanic behind the tire barrier per kart
will be allowed; this must keep the engine running, preventing the kart from
moving until the driver arrives. From the arrival of the driver it is prohibited for
the mechanic to cross the tire barrier for any reason until the last kart on the
grid passes him. Failure to comply with this prohibition will result in TIME
PENALTY of 1 minute.
5.7 RACE DURATION – The race will have a maximum duration of 12 hours (There
may be changes in the maximum race time according to the need for TV
Broadcasting). In the event of a red flag period, the time at which the race has
been stopped will not be reset.
5.8 MANDATORY STOPS – All teams must have 02 laps of at least 15 minutes (which
will be made official by the timing) and 05 laps with at least 06 minutes. The
mandatory laps listed above must all be performed UNTIL BOX CLOSED (11:40
hr test). Laps of 15 or 06 minutes will only be validated if they are closed at the
exit of the box.
5.8.1 From 10:00 of time elapsed will be allowed to perform 01 Splash and Go for
up to 7 liters. This stop will have the minimum time and its procedure
published in a Rules Bulletin. Failure to comply with Splash and Go rules, if
performed, will be punished in the same way as other mandatory stops.
5.10 RACE NEUTRALIZATION THROUGH VIRTUAL SAFETY KART (VSK) – The race will be
neutralized at the discretion of the Race Director (accidents, kart removals,
partial track blocking, etc.) by:
5.10.1 Display of a sign on the PSDP (Race Director Signing Post) and all signposts,
with the words “PROVA NEUTRALIZADA” (NEUTRALIZED RACE).
5.10.2 Yellow flags or yellow headlights all over the track.
5.10.3 Virtual Safety Kart deployment, behind which all drivers must position
themselves in single line, maintaining the current track position (delayed
drivers cannot be overtaken unless signaled by the Race Direction) from the
leader (first kart behind SK).
5.10.4 Pit entry is prohibited during the race neutralization.
5.10.5 The Race Director will indicate the restart a lap prior to that. The leader may
resume speed right after the banked turn; overtaking will only be allowed
after the green flag is waved.
5.10.6 The race neutralization period will be ended when; after removal of the Safety
Kart Virtual (SK) sign, the yellow lights have gone out, the yellow flags and
signs have been removed from the PSDP signposts and the PSDP green flag
waved.
5.10.7 If the race time is changed, Article 5 may be amended together.
5.10.8 While under Safety Kart:
a) Karts that are out of fuel are allowed to enter the pits (which will be
closed), fill with one (1) liter and go directly to the exit of the pits (without
stopping anywhere until the scales at the exit), and resume the formation
right behind the last one. If, in the event of refueling, it is found that the
stoppage due to out of fuel situation has been simulated or is not justified
(engine failure for any other reason), there may be a penalty at the
discretion of the Stewards;
b) The kart that suffers a tire puncture in this situation will be allowed to
enter the pits, replace only the damaged tire and exit directly out of the
pits, resuming the formation behind the last one. If it is found that the
stop was simulated or unjustified (chassis failure for any other reason),
there may be a penalty at the discretion of the Stewards;
5.11 BLUE FLAG – It will only be shown from the time of 11:40 h after the race, to
allow the passage of the top 3 (three) places in the General Classification.
Article 6: WEIGHT
6.2 WEIGHT DURING PRACTICES – During practices with the engines rent by the
organization, it will be mandatory to pass the scales of the entry and exit of the
box, and will be released to the track only the kart with a minimum weight of 200
Kg.
6.3 FASTENING – The ballast must be attached to the kart by means of screws and
nuts (butterfly nuts are allowed). If a kart with loose ballast is identified it will
result in the immediate exclusion of the team from qualifying or the race.
6.4 OPTIONAL QUICK COUPLER – To lock the ballast plates to the support pins the quick
coupling system may be used, which is restricted to the ballast pins that are
attached to the kart chassis, and their use in weights attached to the seat is
forbidden. This item will be considered optional and the previous system can be
maintained.
8.2 QUALIFYING / RACE – For qualifying and race, each refueling will offer a maximum
of 07 liters of fuel.
Article 9: NUMBERING
9.1 NUMBER POSITION – The kart numbering should be placed on top of the front
panel and in the center of the rear bumper.
9.1.1 It will be mandatory to use event sponsor stickers provided by the
organization; the sticker must be placed below the front panel number.
9.2.1 500 LIGHT - The numbering should be placed on a table measuring at least
200x200mm +/- 10mm, in yellow, with the numbers 150mm +/- 10mm in
height and a dash of 20mm +/- 5mm in black.
9.3 NUMBER REQUEST AND RESERVATION – The number will be chosen by the
team/driver according to availability, and in chronological order of entries. The
numbering may be changed upon written request form available at the
organization office, until Friday, 07/12/2019, provided there are no conflicts with
another team/driver. Participation in qualifying or race with a different
numbering than the one registered in the registration form may cause the kart
to be disqualified. The correct identification of the kart through its number is the
sole responsibility of the team/driver.
9.4 Kart number plates will bear the name of the race, as well as their sponsors.
Changes will only be accepted with the permission of the organization.
13.2 OFFICIAL PRACTICES: 500 LIGHT – The Organization will determine and register
02 sets of tires for each team, of the same compound: MG VK Orange. Upon
completion of free practice the tires will be retained by the organization
regardless of their use.
13.3 RACING TIRES – The Organization will determine and register 02 complete sets
of tires plus 02 fronts tires for each team, of the same compound, MG VK
Orange, with barcodes for identification, which will be purchased from the
company determined by the organization. The use of tires other than sealed tires
for practices, qualifying and race is prohibited. Tire exchange between karts will
not be allowed, regardless of whether they are karts of the same team.
13.3.1 RACING TIRES: 500 LIGHT – The Organization will determine and register 02
complete sets of tires plus 02 fronts tires for each team, of the same
compound, MG VK Orange, with barcodes for identification, which will be
13.4 RAIN TIRES – The rain tires will be of the MG WT WHITE brand. It is mandatory
to seal 01 set of tires (new or used) for the race. This sealed set must be the
first to be used in case of wet track.
13.4.1 TIRES CHECKING: 500 MILES / 500 LIGHT – For practices and race the tires
will be sealed and painted by the organization.
13.4.2 In the Park Fermé before the scales at the pit entrance the organization
will check the tire barcodes. It will be the teams responsibility to keep at least
one (1) barcode of each tire intact.
13.4.3 Tires may be checked at any time during all sessions and race
(chemical additives and barcodes).
13.6 The teams are not obliged to start the race with the same set used in
Qualifying.
13.8 The Organization shall have no liability, civil or criminal, depending on the
quality of the tires supplied by the manufacturers for any competitions. This will
be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the tire manufacturer (s).
13.9 The use of pneumatic or electric tire changing machines will be permitted.
14.2 FAIRING – Model KGV2018 / 2019, it is mandatory to make fairing cuts according
to available templates. Any other modifications that may or may not aerodynamically
alter the fairing are prohibited. No aerodynamic attachments may be added to the
kart fairing (spoilers, airfoils, fins, gurneys, floors, venturis, etc.).
For safety and reliability reasons, it is mandatory to use, no matter the chassis
brand, the following fairing structure and fixation devices:
• Rear attachment: two support rods fixed directly to the longitudinal chassis
members;
• Front attachment: bolted directly to the original front fairing; rubber
bumpers can be used as spacers on the front and mandatory on the sides of
the fairing;
• Side mounting: bolted to the original side pods;
• Rear bumper: CIK / FIA and / or CBA homologated plastic rear protection or
full metal bumper fully covered with foam sticks (swimming pool noodles);
minimum width of 1340 mm (without bottom bar)).
NOTE: HEIGHTS MAY BE RANDOMLY CHECKED AT ANY TIME OF THE EVENT. Failure
to comply with this item may result in punishment for the team.
14.3 SPECIAL NEEDS DRIVERS – Other adjustments and changes that may be required
for full adaptation are permitted for use by riders with disabilities (approval
pending specific inspection).
14.4 SENSOR SUPPORT – Mandatory use, vertical positioning using “blue bracket”
(available at Sabiá Racing’s store) on the front upper panel (tie) bracket rod as
shown so that sensor closure plate faces down , and the retaining clip upwards.
14.5 CUTTING EDGES – Any sharp or pointed protrusion on the rear, which exceeds
the rear bumper line, eg exhaust bracket, license plate bracket, etc. is prohibited.
15.2 SPARK PLUGS – will be provided by the organization, sealed and may follow the
specifications: NGK BPR6ES, BOSCH sp43, GM PN 93206675. At any time the
organization reserves the right to verify this component. Your change to a
different specification of the above may cause the team to be disqualified.
15.3 DISTRIBUTION
15.3.1 02 (two) engines will be drawn and delivered for each team.
15.4.1 ENGINE CHANGE – Only with the permission of the Technical Delegate, and the
changed engine will be available to the race organization, remaining sealed.
Under no circumstances can the team personnel break the engine seal; the
race organization staff is responsible for breaking and placing a new seal.
15.4.1.1 If case of problems at the time of grid formation, the kart will be
brought to the pits, and will start the race after all karts have passed. If the
engine is changed during the first fueling period prior of the start, the kart will
start last. In case of engine change, it must be delivered to the event
stewards.
15.4.1.2 The team may change the engine between the qualifying and the race,
provided that the engine is from the team itself or from the predefined
exchange team. In these cases the team will not be penalized.
15.4.1.3 If the team is not satisfied with the performance of the engine drawn,
they may return the engine to the organization requesting the draw of another
engine. After the engine has been changed, the team will not be entitled to
use the returned engine. This returned engine will be equalized by the
organization and placed back in the draw for other teams.
15.4.2 ENGINE EXCHANGE – Only teams that receive 02 engines will be allowed to
exchange engines with 02 pre-selected karts until before the 1st free practice
on 12/18/2019.
15.4.3 DAMAGE AND FAILURE – If the engine is damaged by accident, the team will be
responsible for the cost of its maintenance.
15.4.4 Engines will be delivered to each team without a fixing base or clutch. The
engines will be sealed by the organization, and breaking the seal for any
reason without the organization's presence will result in team disqualification,
even if this happens in practice.
15.4.5 Engines shall be returned to the organization after the last official practice;
the same engines will be delivered the next day to their respective teams.
15.4.6 Full engine throttle is prohibited when the rear wheels are not on the ground;
Failure to comply will result in a 5-minute penalty in free practice.
15.4.8 Teams that allow rainwater to mix with engine oil will have to bear the cost of
changing the oil, and any other damage to the engine.
16.2 CLUTCH – 41 teeth sprocket, 13 teeth pinion (93 / 98mm internal diameter
drum) without rework, with iron skates - Point Car brand, CBA approved, WITH
SPRING CORE.
16.3 CENTRAL TANK AND MAXIMUM FUEL STORAGE CAPACITY – Original brand and
model of chassis with a capacity of (8,0 ± 0,5) l. The original tanks of each
participating brand will be measured during practice and if it is impossible to
install a tank of these dimensions on any chassis brand, its capacity will be
equalized by the organization through visible mark that can be checked at any
time during the event. This check also extends to fuel (fuel analyser).
16.3.1 Maximum fuel storage capacity of a kart including tank, hoses, filter (single)
and breather reservoir shall not exceed 8.8L. Therefore:
• The hose from the tank to the pump inlet (this hose extension includes the
filter) must not exceed 125 cm.
• The tank breather hose must not exceed 30 cm.
16.7 FUEL FILTER – It will be provided by the organization and no other filter will be
allowed.
16.8 AIR FILTER – It is mandatory to use the turbo air filter coupled to the engine in
dry weather (model provided by the organization) and rain weather special
protection in this condition (model provided by the organization). Rain filter is
required when karting is equipped with WT (MG rain) tires.
16.8.1 The Event Organization will provide only one (1) rain filter per kart; if
replacement is required due to its failure, the team must request replacement
directly to the organization.
16.9 BRAKE DISC HOLDER – The use of 01 (one) extra hub against the brake disc
holder is authorized to prevent its displacement in use.
20.2 TIME PENALTY – It will be fulfilled by the team in an area determined by the
Race Director.
20.3 OVERTAKING UNDER YELLOW FLAG – HALF BLACK/HALF WHIT FLAG. There may
be punishment.
20.6 TRACK INVASION – Team personnel who are not allowed to enter the track.
They may be punished with a 1 minute TIME PENALTY for the team.
20.7 MANDATORY STOP I – If the mandatory stop or Splash and Go time is not
completely met, the team will be penalized with TIME PENALTY of twice (2X) the
remaining time to complete the mandatory stop (eg a lap of 14:59 Time Penalty
of 02 seconds, or a lap of 5:33 Time Penalty of 54 seconds). Exception made to
the Safety Kart situation, as described in Article 5, item 5.10.8.
20.8 MANDATORY STOP II – In the event that mandatory stops are not met, within
05 minutes after the regulatory time limit, 11:40 am from the start of the race,
the team will be penalized with Time Penalty of twice (2X) the time delay for
completing the stop and must complete the lap together with TIME PENALTY.
20.9 MANDATORY STOP III – In case of non-compliance with the mandatory stops,
within 05 minutes after the regulatory time limit, 10 hours for the 15 minute
stops and 11:40 in the case of the 05 Minutes stops, from the start of the race,
the team will be penalized with the addition to the final result of:
• Mandatory 5 minute stop - 09 laps per missed stop.
• 15-minute mandatory stop - 20 laps per missed stop.
20.9.1 MANDATORY STOP IV – The team is responsible for informing the Race Board if
they missed the time of their 15 minute stop.
20.11 SCALES I– Assistance on the weighing platform and on the entire scales area is
prohibited. (No staff member or helper may assist the driver and kart being
weighed). Penalty - HALF BLACK/HALF WHIT FLAG.
20.12 SCALES II – After being released from the scales, the driver should go at
reduced speed, which will be evaluated by a steward. Karts that are deemed
speeding by the stewards will suffer a 30-second Time Penalty.
20.15 RESCUING A KART ON THE TRACK – The team will be allowed to enter the track
with a trolley only with the express approval of the Race Direction. Failure to
comply will result in the 1 minute Time Penalty.
20.16 KART MAINTENANCE – If a kart stops on the track during the race and receives
outside help, it should go straight to the box; if you do not do so, you will receive
a HALF BLACK/HALF WHIT FLAG.
20.17 For all stops in the maintenance area, including for time penalties, there may
be an additional time to be added / fulfilled during the stop itself, which will be
stipulated by the Race Board;
20.18 WEIGHT INFRACION – Any infraction due to lack of weight, the Team will be
penalized as follows:
20.18.2 QUALIFYING/ TOP QUALIFY – The team will be excluded if, at the end, the
kart/driver combo is lighter than the minimum weight by any amount.