Circuit Rules

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Below are the club’s rules governing the use of the track by members - please obey them and ensure that other members at the track do so too.

1) Parents & Guardians are held accountable for children under 18yrs of age while at Boyndie Track

2) Children to remain within the paddock area perimeter fencing and are not allowed in any of the adjacent fields beside our facility

3) Abusive or threatening behaviour towards members/visitors/competitors/officials at any time whether race weekend or mid-week practise will NOT be tolerated anyone found in breach of this rule will be dealt with accordingly and membership will be suspended

4) Outside of controlled practise on race weekends and during the race program, the track may only be used by MEMBERS of Grampian Kart Club. Membership only applies to whoever is named on your membership form and holds a valid membership card.

NOTE: If someone is caught on the track that is not a member, the person who allowed him or her on shall be automatically suspended.

5) All drivers using the track must wear full safety equipment as follows: Karts, overalls, crash helmet, gloves and shoes providing ankle protection.

6) Karts must comply with current Motorsport UK technical regulations - Section U16 of the competitor’s year book with the following exception’s Tyres can be of any make for practise only (16.9.1) and brake disc protectors do not have to be fitted (16.10.10)

7) Drivers MUST ONLY EXIT the track via the pit lane entrance, i.e. they MUST NOT EXIT the track via the Dummy Grid

8) Drivers must drive slowly in the Pit Lane and must stop before the end of the pit road where marked by the line and STOP sign. They MUST NOT DRIVE through to the dummy grid or in the pit area

9) Karts may only be driven in the Pit Lane, Dummy Grid and Track (within the white lines) areas and must only be driven in the normal track direction, i.e. clockwise.

10) Practice sessions should be run as follows: - bambinos, cadets, juniors, seniors and gear box, with ABSOLUTELY NO MIXING OF CLASSES. Bambino Karts are to run separately on the track, they are not allowed on the track with cadet karts

11) Track users must not drive karts out of their class. I.e. Cadets may not drive junior karts & juniors may not drive senior karts

12) Drivers/Members are required to lock the gate after entry and exit. They are also required to inspect the track, pit lane and dummy grid for obstructions and displaced tyre walls prior to using the track.

13) Drivers must not practice unless there is at least one other person present over 16 years of age and are strongly recommended to have a mobile phone with them to call for help if needed

14) If you are involved in an accident on GKC premises that requires treatment, you must contact a committee member of the club at the earliest opportunity

15) Track may only be used on official opening times as follows Monday to Sunday from 9am to 8:30pm between April 1st to October 31st Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm between November 1st to 31st March

The track is closed: December 25th, January 1st & 2nd

NOTE: If someone is caught on the track out with the licenced track times stated above they will be automatically suspended.

16) BAMBINO Karts Pre-race training for 5 – 7year olds. A competitor may continue in the class until their 8th Birthday (U15.4) Kart and engine (not greater than 3hp) must be to Motorsport UK regulations

NOTE: No children under the age of 6 are allowed to use the track

17) ALL persons entering the track (mechanics / parents etc) MUST wear an orange Hi Viz Jacket / Vest. This applies at ALL times, including practice, with NO exceptions.

Pro-kart Saturdays - The track is officially closed for practice during Pro Kart days, we are somewhat flexible but check the calendar for bookings before setting off. Most Pro Kart Saturday’s shall be the third Saturday of the month, but please our Facebook page or the calendar!

ANY MEMBER PROVEN TO HAVE COMMITTED ACTS OF BULLYING, RACIAL AND OR SEXUAL INSULT OR ACTS OF XENOPHOBIA AGAINST FELLOW MEMBERS OR VISITORS WILL FACE SEVERE PUNISHMENT