Here are a few important reminders for the 2017 season:
1) Driver's age ranges for classes are as follows; Cadet is 8 to 12, Junior is 12 to 15, Senior is 15+, Masters is 30+ or drivers over 200 lbs and Grand Masters is 50+.*(PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW)
2) Driver's age is determined by the driver's actual age on December 31st, 2017.*
3) Double nutting weight/ballast bolts is legal. Safety wire and one single locknut is also allowed. PLEASE SEE BELOW for more information on ballast.
4) Helmet mounted cameras are NOT ALLOWED in 2017 for safety reasons (our insurance does not allow it). Please mount your on-board camera somewhere on your kart, such as the front fairing.
NOTE* This age rule means that if the driver turns 13 in 2017 they are too old to race in any FC class. If a driver turns 16 in 2017 they are too old to race in any FJ class. If a driver turns 30 in 2017 they are eligible to race in the Masters class. Please note, that F100 has some flexibility depending on the circumstances and situation, but these are general rules that will apply in most situations. For those wishing to move up or stay in a class, waivers are possible but not guaranteed. Please contact F100 for more information.
F100 would like to remind racers of the requirements for mounting weight/ballast onto your kart:
- All weights must be white (painted, coated or white tape). They must be securely fastened to the kart with at least one lock nut and lock-wire/cotter or they can be secured using two lock nuts. All weight ballast over 7 lbs. must be secured to the kart with 2 (two) bolts. The bolts must be 5/16" or larger. (8mm bolts are legal.) All bolts must have either cotter pins, safety wire or use two locknuts to secure the weight to the chassis.
2) Driver's age is determined by the driver's actual age on December 31st, 2017.*
3) Double nutting weight/ballast bolts is legal. Safety wire and one single locknut is also allowed. PLEASE SEE BELOW for more information on ballast.
4) Helmet mounted cameras are NOT ALLOWED in 2017 for safety reasons (our insurance does not allow it). Please mount your on-board camera somewhere on your kart, such as the front fairing.
NOTE* This age rule means that if the driver turns 13 in 2017 they are too old to race in any FC class. If a driver turns 16 in 2017 they are too old to race in any FJ class. If a driver turns 30 in 2017 they are eligible to race in the Masters class. Please note, that F100 has some flexibility depending on the circumstances and situation, but these are general rules that will apply in most situations. For those wishing to move up or stay in a class, waivers are possible but not guaranteed. Please contact F100 for more information.
F100 would like to remind racers of the requirements for mounting weight/ballast onto your kart:
- All weights must be white (painted, coated or white tape). They must be securely fastened to the kart with at least one lock nut and lock-wire/cotter or they can be secured using two lock nuts. All weight ballast over 7 lbs. must be secured to the kart with 2 (two) bolts. The bolts must be 5/16" or larger. (8mm bolts are legal.) All bolts must have either cotter pins, safety wire or use two locknuts to secure the weight to the chassis.
F100 would also like to remind parents to please bring proper documents for their minor racer, including proof of age to the first race of the season that the minor racer participates in.
For racers choosing to utilize the Spec Pump Gas option, please purchase your fuel the morning of the race from the appropriate spec gas station for the track:
http://www.f100karters.com/rules-3
If you have any questions please email F100 at formula100kartingseries@gmail.com.
