
The DNQ Series Is Owned & Operated By E3 Entertainment LLC.
Celebrating 9 Years Of Dirt Racing 2014-2023

2023 Season Rule Book
DNQ Rules
Starting Field – 20
( Will Start 22 if 22 are entered)
Practice will be 10min for a class with No B-Main.
15min 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.
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"
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
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
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 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
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 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 The Fair, a National Championship or ARCA Race These Will Be Re-Run)
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
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 Pro Cup & Busch 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 – 17-62-66 OR 16-58-62
Driver Must Weigh 200+ NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED
May Run 17-67-68 OR 16-63-64
Driver Must Weigh 200Lbs With Helmet NO LEAD VESTS
17-69-70 Or 16-65-66+ - 220+ Lbs
Iredell Fair - 15 – 62-66
May Run 67-68 Driver Must Weigh 200Lbs With Helmet No Lead Vests
Driver Must Weigh - 220+ 69-70+
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
17-70-71+ 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
64,65,66
67,68,69+ Driver 220 Lbs No Lead Vest Allowed
Iredell Fair 15 - 60-63
Driver Must Weigh 200+ with helmet NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED
64,65,66
67-68+ Driver 220+ with helmet No Lead Vests
Road Course
15 - 59-64
Driver Must Weigh 200+ with helmet NO LEAD VESTS ALLOWED
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.
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"