DNQ SERIES

2024 Season Rule Book

DNQ Rules

Starting Field – 20

( Will Start 22 if 22 are entered)

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Practice will be 8 min for a class with No B-Main.

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8-10 min For A Class With A B-Main Top 16 Transfer Into A

 

4 Karts Transfer To The A From The B-Main

Race-ceivers are mandatory in all classes must have one to race

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Transponders Must Be Located At The Bottom Of The Steering Column

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If You Have A Left-Side Mounted Rotor A Shield Is Mandatory

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Drivers In Predator Classes Cannot Use Their Hands To Work The Throttle This Will Result In A DQ

LR bumper covers are mandatory in all classes Except USACK

Drivers must have a permit or drivers license to race

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Drivers May Use 2 Sub Drivers Per Year, Subs Cannot Be Used In The Last Race.

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Drivers Worst Finish Will Be Dropped In Races 1-8.

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If There Is A Driver Change The Kart Must Start In The Rear Of The Field

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Drivers & Owners That Are Fined May Not Return To Racing Until Any Fines Are Paid

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Fines May Be Added To The Owner And/Or Driver Of A Kart

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Drivers & Owners May Claim 1 Predator Engine A Year

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Drivers & Owners May Have a Predator Engine Claimed 1 Time A Year

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Drivers & Owners May Protest An Engine Part For $100 The Winner Of The Protest Will Keep The $100

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Drivers & Owners May Protest Tires $200 $100 For The Test $100 For The Winner Of Protest

 

You Must make at least one lap to receive points, any kart that does not get scored during the feature, B-Main Etc. will not receive points regardless of Starting Position.

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Final Race Night Protests Will Be Handled By The Series Only, Any Championship Title Protests Will Be Handled By The Series.

 

Transponders are the drivers responsibility during an event. Any damage to a transponder while in the drivers possession will result in the driver replacing the broken transponder for $100 The series sells Transponder holders fo $10.

Hoosier Tires

DNQ Tread Classes are all non-prep classes tires should be washed with water only. It is up to the team and driver to maintain your tires, if a foreign chemical is found in the lab testing a driver will be fined and suspended as follows

1st offense
$400 fine
1 Race suspension
190 Point penalty (Non drop able)1 Race Suspension Cannot Be Dropped In Other Classes

Disqualified From All Events Raced For The Night

 

2nd offense
$700 fine

500 Point Penalty
Suspended For The Season Or 5 Races

3rd offense
$900 Fine
One Year Suspension

Blue Ridge Labs Makes The Final Call On All Samples

Serial Numbers From The Bag Must Match Blue Ridge Paper Work

Tire samples may be taken at anytime during a race night

If tires smell like prep you will be automatically suspended

Hot boxes or heat blankets are not allowed if tires are found in a hotbox you will be asked to leave without a refund

DNQ Treaded Tires
These Are The Only Acceptable Options Left-side
Hoosier Treaded 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound
Min Duro - 45

Right-side
Hoosier Treaded 12 X 9 X 6
D50 Compound
Min Duro - 50

All tire #'s must be visible

Min tread depth 1/16"

 

ALL THE MAIN ORIGINAL TREADS MUST BE WITHIN 1/16" WHEN COMPARED TO A NEW TIRE. IF THE TIRE HAS BEEN GROUND DOWN BELOW 1/16" IN AN AREA THAT ORIGINALLY COMES WITH TREAD IT IS A TECH FAILURE.

You may groove, sipe & grind tires

You May Protest Tires for $200 Winner of the protest will receive $100

 

If You decline a tire test you will be fined and suspended

 

Tire Claiming Process:

-Teams can claim tires from other teams. You must be compete in the same series as the team you claim. 

-Prices: Right side - $165, Left side - $150 (including wheel and tire).

-Minimum of 1 tire or, a maximum of 2 tires can be claimed at the same time.

 

Limitations:

-Each driver can only be claimed once per year.

-Each driver can only claim once per year.

-THE SERIES MAY DENY CLAIMS

 

Sampling and Risk:

-The series reserves the right to take a sample if deemed necessary, such as when a driver finishes well or in case of a protest.

-The buyer assumes the risk of a future tire sample failure.

-Series holds the buyer's money until lab results are back, if a sample is taken.

 

Consequences of Sample Failure:

-If a sample fails, the claimer gets their money back.

-The seller faces fines suspensions as per the rule book.

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If a race or qualifying has pit stops, 3 Lug nut hubs are mandatory

Bodies
Body Panels may be modified

All modified panels must stay at the height of the drivers shoulder's while seated in the kart

All modified panels must be securely fastened to the body

Wedge bodies are NOT allowed

Wickers on body work or sharp edges are not allowed.

All panels must be flush mounted to a bar

If a panel is made of metal it must be fastened by rivets,bolts or wire

If a panel is made of lexan it can be zip tied

USACK karts may fill in as much body area as they would like.

USACK Any Right-Side panels that are above the drivers shoulders must be made of lexan or a clear plastic material

Body fillers must be riveted or securely fastened to body.

Teams may remove the nose cone due to damage or rough track conditions however they must have a protective floor board attached under the pedals or they will not race!

Ballast
All Lead or Ballast MUST BE PAINTED WHITE!

If any ballast comes off your kart and we have video evidence of it you will be fined $20 per piece

 

Lead Vests Are Illegal

Unless granted by the series

Predator Engines
NON Tolerable Failure
All 212cc predator engine part #'s will be permitted.

The Tech Official Makes The Calls On All Parts & Pieces

Engines May Be Protested For $100 Pick One Area To Check Winner Of The Protest Gets The $

ALL ENGINES AND PARTS WILL BE COMPARED TO A KNOWN STOCK ENGINE AND STOCK PARTS

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Failure Of The Following Will Result In A $200 Fine & 1 Race Suspension

Low Idle Jet Size - .013
Main Jet Size - .030


Cam Lift
Intake - .223 (+/-.002 ONLY)
Exhaust - .228 (+.002 / -.005 ONLY)


If The Exhaust Has Been Modified Screens Interior Etc. Its A $200 Fine and a 1 Race Suspension

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If The Air Box Has Been Modified Its A $200 Fine And A 1 Race Suspension

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If The CARB Jetting Is Off Or Modified Its A $200 Fine And A 1 Race Suspension

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Failure Of The Following Will Result In A $300 Fine & 300 Point Loss
Hemi Head Depth- .425+

Engine Stroke - 2.164 (+.005)
Engine Bore - 2.755 (+.008)

Pump 87 Fuel Make Sure It Is Fresh Fuel Old Will Fail

 

Fuel Samples may be taken out of the tank and put into a controlled gas or plastic container

The Air Filter Must Be Installed Per Factory

If the wing nut is loose it will result in a DQ from the event

Engine Must Be Ran Out Of The Box NO Dry Graphite Scratches From Scotch Brite ETC. If it Doesn't Come From The Box The Way It Was Raced Its WRONG.

The Engine Must Have A Key Way As Installed By Factory On The Fly Wheel


The Engine Must Pass A Governor Test With Tires On The Engine 5,500 Max RPM
Engines Must FULLY Surge Before And At 5,500 (Engines Stop Pulling Around 4600 RPM Set It LOW! 5,000)

 

We will make 3 Attempts To Check Surge, 1. Initial, 2.Turn the Engine Off / ON. Try Again, 3.Repeat.

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If there is a Double Feature Night Karts Will Be Given A 5 Min Cool Down Time After The 2nd Feature ONLY! In Tech Before Checking RPM Again


You May Disconnect The Vent Tube At The Fuel Tank Only, Hose Must Stay Attached To The Air Box

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Valve Covers Only May Be Sealed With Silicone Instead Of Gaskets

 

Any Engine Oil that is introduced to an open flame Torch/Lighter cannot ignite. Oil that catches fire when introduced to an open flame will result in a 1 race Suspension and a $300 fine

 

Loud Exhaust Pipes Will Result In A Time Being Dis-Allowed Or An Automatic DQ

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Spark Plugs Must Be Single Probe Style NO-RACING FLAT END PLUGS Spark Plug Washers May Be Run


You May Disconnect The Throttle Stop Screw


You Must Run The Factory Fuel Tank


You May Tape The Engine Pull Cord


No After Market Parts Except The Chain Guard


You Can Disconnect The Oil Sensor Wire


You May Claim 1 Engine A Year For $160

You May Vent The Gas Cap

You Cannot Claim The Supplied Spec Engine


You Can Only Be Claimed 1 Time A Year


DNQ Penalties
Less than 5lbs underweight - Last Place Points

More than 6 underweight - DQ No Points

Failure to weigh after race - DQ No Points

Failed Surge - Last Place Points

Failed Fuel - Last Place Points

Tread Depth Under 1/16" - DQ No Points

Tires Below Duro - DQ No Points

DNQ Race Procedure
Practice Starts at 6:30

Practice Is Qualifying

Top 16 transfer from qualifying

Top 4 Transfer From The B-Main

3 Choose Cone Re-starts per race
5 to go will always be a choose cone re-start

3 Spin / Wreck Rule Applied

Rough Drivers Will Be Sent To The Back Once As A Warning, Then Parked

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Lucky Dogs Are Given Through Timing & Scoring At Each Caution

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Karts May Pull Off The Track To Do An Adjustment Under Yellow However, You Must Then Choose From The Back.

If all karts at the track fail tech the purse will roll over

If any race reaches 1/2 way it will be considered Official

If a race night is rained out during the event and classes have qualified, we will go off qualifying for finishing order and payout (Unless it is Milltona 50, The Final race of the season, or the All-Star Race)

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If a feature racing is less than 1/2 way done and weather stops the race, we will pay off qualifying.

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During A Re-Start Drivers Must Stay In-Line Until The Finish Line No Ducking Under Karts, You Will Be Put To The Back If Seen In Video Footage

 

If A Competitor Grabs Another Kart Or Competitor During A Race You Are Parked For The Night

Raceceivers are mandatory If You Do Not Have One You WONT RACE

Must Have A Bumper To Race

DNQ Cup Series

Weight - 410 allowed 405 Post-Race

Engines - AKRA NKA Rules Cannot Mix Rules
87 Pump Fuel Only

Tires

The Series May Run D30's Only On Some Nights

Left Side
Hoosier Treaded 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound

Right Side
Hoosier Treaded 12 X 9 X 6
D50 Compound
Min Duro - 50

Gear 12-60+ Millbridge Speedway Only

If D 30's are run a gear will be Determined

Drivers may not run the wall for the entire race. Only when lapping traffic
or forced. This is a safety issue

*At The Road Course You May Run The Accepted Tires On Any Side*

DNQ Busch Series

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Weight - 375 Allowed 370 Post race

Engines - Strictly Stock Predator 212cc

Gear

Drivers will get a 5Lb driver weight allowance post-race

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Millbridge Speedway – 17-62-66 OR 16-58-62

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May Run 17-67-68 OR 16-63-64

Driver Must Weigh 200Lbs With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

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May Run17-69-70 Or 16-65-66+ -

Driver must weigh 220+ Lbs to run the above mentioned gear ratios

Iredell Fair - 15 – 62-66

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May Run 67-68

Driver  Must Weigh 200Lbs With Helmet No Lead Vests

to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

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 69-70+

Driver Must Weigh - 220+

to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

Road Course – 15-61-67 OR 14-57-63
 

May Run 17-68-69 OR 14-64-65 Driver 200LBS With Helmet No LEAD VESTS  to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

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17-70-71+ OR 14-66-67+ 220 LBS With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

Tires - Treaded Hoosier

Left Side
Hoosier Treaded 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound

Right Side
Hoosier Treaded 12 X 9 X 6
D50 Compound
Min Duro - 50

*At The Road Course You May Run The Accepted Tires On Any Side*
 

DNQ Pro Cup Series

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Weight - 425 Allowed 420 Post race

 

Drivers Must Weigh 200 Lbs With Helmet & Equipment

Engines - Strictly Stock Predator 212cc

Gear

Drivers will get a 5Lb driver weight allowance post-race

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Millbridge Speedway – 17-65-68 OR 16-61-64

 

17-69-70 Or 16-65-66+ -

Driver Must Weigh 220+ Lbs to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

Iredell Fair - 15 – 60-68

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Driver Must Weigh - 220+ 69-70+

Road Course – 15-66-69 OR 14-62-65

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15-70-71+ OR 14-66-67+ 220 LBS With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS

Tires - Treaded Hoosier

Left Side
Hoosier Treaded 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound

Right Side
Hoosier Treaded 12 X 9 X 6
D50 Compound
Min Duro - 50

*At The Road Course You May Run The Accepted Tires On Any Side*

DNQ Dash Series

Weight - 390 Allowed 385 Post Race

Engines - Strictly Stock Predator 212cc

Gear

Drivers will get a 5Lb driver weight allowance post-race

- Millbridge Speedway 17-60-63

Driver Must Weigh 200+ NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

64,65,66 

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67,68,69+

Driver 220 Lbs No Lead Vest Allowed to run the above mentioned gear ratio's

Iredell Fair 15 - 60-63

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64,65,66

Driver Must Weigh 200+ with helmet NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
 

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67-68+

Driver 220+ with helmet No Lead Vests 

to run the above mentioned gear ratio's


Road Course
15 - 59-64

Driver Must Weigh 200+ with helmet NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
No Lead Option 65+

 

Tires - Treaded Hoosier
Hoosier 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound Only

Wheel Rules
Wheel height off the ground - 6 1/2"-7 1/2"

Wheel Center Off Ground - 4"-5"

DNQ USACK Series

Weight - 425 allowed 420 post race

 

USACK Chassis Must Be Solid No Twist Or Movement Allowed In The Chassis Components All Bars Must Be Welded Solid Or Bolted except the side bars.

 

It Is Up To The Teams To Check All Their Safety Equipment, We urge teams to use Arm Tethers.

 

The Series May Not Let A Driver Race Due To Cage or other Safety Concerns – Frame Height Width ETC.

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Make Sure you do not sit higher than the top of the cage! Allow for belt stretch and movement.

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Champ-Buggy Chassis Or Welded Solid Caged Box Stock Chassis

 

Box Stock Chassis - MUST BE WELDED SOLID NO FLEX

 

Chassis Height - 38" -2"/+5" Top Of Bar Off Ground As Raced 

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Chassis Width End To End - 16"- 29"  

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Engines - AKRA - NKA - WKA Engine Rules Cannot Mix

Rule Books
 

Pump 87 Fuel
Tires -Treaded Hoosier

SERIES MAY RUN D30's Only On Some Nights Or D50 RR & D30 RF.TBD

Left Side
Hoosier Treaded 11 X 5.5 X 6
D30 Compound

Right Side
Hoosier Treaded 12 X 9 X 6
D50 Compound
Min Duro - 50

Body Rules Are Listed At The Top Of The Rule Book

*At The Road Course You May Run The Accepted Tires On Any Side*

DNQ Points System

Old Winston Cup Points System
1st – 190 11th- 130
2nd – 170 12th- 127
3rd – 165 13th- 124
4th – 160 14th- 121
5th – 155 15th- 118
6th -150 16th- 115
7th -146 17th- 112
8th – 142 18th- 109
9th – 138 19th- 106
10th – 134 20th - 103
 

B-Main drivers who do not transfer will be given points for spots 21+

One Drop Race Will Be Allowed In Races 1 – 8


After Race 8 Of The Season We Will No Longer Drop A Race


You Must Race In The Final Race In Order To Win The Championship


2 Sub Drivers May Be Used At Any Race They Must Notify The Series Promoter Before Racing


A DQ From An Event Will Result In A 0 Point Value That Cannot Be Dropped


Double Points Events Will Be Run During The Season, Its Up To The Teams To Make Sure They Can Make The Event Or Designate A Sub.

The Series Reserves The Right To Add Penalties & Fines That We Deem Fit To Any Actions Or Rule Infractions

Drivers & Owners May Not Return To Racing Until Fines Are Paid

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All Paid Fine $ Except Failed Tire Samples $300 Of The $400 Will Go To Payout ($100 To Pay For The Test) Will Be Put Back Into The Race Payout

Rookie Of The Year Points

The best 5 finishes will be added up for each rookie driver

The highest total will win the ROTY