The DNQ Series Is Owned & Operated By E3 Entertainment LLC.
Celebrating 10 Years Of Dirt Racing 2014-2024
2024 Season Rule Book
DNQ Rules
Starting Field – 20
( Will Start 22 if 22 are entered)
Practice will be 8 min for a class with No B-Main.
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
Transponders Must Be Located At The Bottom Of The Steering Column
If You Have A Left-Side Mounted Rotor A Shield Is Mandatory
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
Drivers May Use 2 Sub Drivers Per Year, Subs Cannot Be Used In The Last Race.
Drivers Worst Finish Will Be Dropped In Races 1-8.
If There Is A Driver Change The Kart Must Start In The Rear Of The Field
Drivers & Owners That Are Fined May Not Return To Racing Until Any Fines Are Paid
Fines May Be Added To The Owner And/Or Driver Of A Kart
Drivers & Owners May Claim 1 Predator Engine A Year
Drivers & Owners May Have a Predator Engine Claimed 1 Time A Year
Drivers & Owners May Protest An Engine Part For $100 The Winner Of The Protest Will Keep The $100
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.
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.
Drivers will be required to return the trophy after a DQ or they will pay to replace the trophy to the rightful winner. This will be in the form of a fine it will be added to the fine total that will need to be paid.
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.
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
The Series may utilize red seals on engines that have been inspected post race. These seals are to remain on the engine for the remainder of the season. Once the season is over they can be taken off.
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
Failure Of The Following Will Result In A $200 Fine & 1 Race Suspension
SP Carb
Low Idle Jet Size - .014
.015 Gauge cannot go through
Main Jet Size - .030
.031 Gauge cannot go through
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
If The Air Box Has Been Modified Its A $200 Fine And A 1 Race Suspension
If The CARB Jetting Is Off Or Modified Its A $200 Fine And A 1 Race Suspension
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.
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
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
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 Sealed Engines
DNQ Series will offer sealed Ghost and 212cc Predator engines.
These engines will cost an additional $150 above market price and cannot be claimed.
Engines will be purchased and sealed exclusively by the series. Each engine will come with documentation, including a PDF file sent to your email, containing all necessary information such as pictures, seal numbers, and the DNQ-assigned serial number for the engine. The DNQ Series will maintain a database of all sealed engines.
If any seals are damaged, the driver or owner must notify the series immediately. The engine will undergo a tech inspection before it can be re-sealed. If tampering is found during the inspection, a $1,000 fine and a one-year suspension will be imposed. The same penalty applies to anyone attempting to re-seal or tamper with a sealed engine.
Seals will be installed on (But not limited to) the head, exhaust, air box, side cover, & valve cover. The series reserves the right to inspect a sealed engine, which may involve cutting seals. After inspection, the engine will either be re-sealed at the track or returned to the series for re-sealing and documentation in the database before being returned to the owner.
If you purchase a DNQ sealed engine from someone else, please notify the series in advance to verify the seals are correct for that engine.
Once again, any engine or seal tampering will result in a $1,000 fine and a one-year suspension from the series.
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
Lucky Dogs Are Given Through Timing & Scoring At Each Caution
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)
If a feature racing is less than 1/2 way done and weather stops the race, we will pay off qualifying.
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
Millbridge Short Track
NO LESS THAN A 10 Driver Gear
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
Weight - 375 Allowed 370 Post race
Engines - Strictly Stock Predator 212cc
Gear
Drivers will get a 5Lb driver weight allowance post-race
Millbridge Speedway – 17-62-66 OR 16-58-62
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
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
May Run 67-68
Driver Must Weigh 200Lbs With Helmet No Lead Vests
to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
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
17-70-71+ OR 14-66-67+ 220 LBS With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
Millbridge Short Track
15/58-70 OR 14/53-65
Drivers over 200 Lbs 15/72 OR 14/67
Drivers 220+ 15/74 OR 14/69
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
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
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
Driver Must Weigh - 220+ 69-70+
Road Course – 15-66-69 OR 14-62-65
15-70-71+ OR 14-66-67+ 220 LBS With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS
Millbridge Short Track
15/58-70 OR 14/53-65
Drivers over 200 Lbs 15/72 OR 14/67
Drivers 220+ 15/74 OR 14/69
Drivers 250+ 14/69 OR 13/64
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
67,68,69+
Driver 220 Lbs No Lead Vest Allowed to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
Iredell Fair 15 - 60-63
64,65,66
Driver Must Weigh 200+ with helmet NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED to run the above mentioned gear ratio's
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+
Millbridge Short Track
15/55-67 OR 14/50-62
Drivers over 200 Lbs 15/69 OR 14/64
Drivers 220+ 14/66 OR 13/61
Drivers 250+ 13/63
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.
Make Sure you do not sit higher than the top of the cage! Allow for belt stretch and movement.
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
Chassis Width End To End - 16"- 29"