FAQ

Q. What do I need to bring?
A. Gloves and a neck brace are a really good idea and closed toed shoes are required.

Q.  What is the race day schedule?  Why did it change to Sunday evening?
A.  See, our Stig needs his sleep to do his best work, well, we all do and feedback from our contestants indicates that there are conflicts that keep many Schumacher wannabes from joining us to race.  After some more discussions with Andretti we were able to arrange a plan that works for everyone and it is detailed below.  To make this work we will be accommodating 1 Public Heat  per round when we are inverting  and 1 Public Heat in between our Groups.  It will give us a slight break in the action but not slow us down much.  Here's how it works...

Q. How do I register for the season?
A. Register and pay HERE by the first practice of the season.  Also, by registering you will be automatically be put on the PCK emailing list.

Q. How much does it cost to race?
A. Entry fee of $300 is paid before the season and includes raceday practice on a first come first serve basis. Each driver who arrives by 5pm should get 10 minutes of practice, but it is not guaranteed.  Contact Chris for special payment arrangements.  Drivers arriving mid season will pay a prorated amount of $55 per race + $5 for each raceday practice..

Q. What is the racing format?
A. Each of the three divisions competes in the following series of events.  Once that division completes its races, the next will race.
     Practice/Qualification - 4 Minutes (Determines starting position in Race #1)
     Race #1 - 10 Minutes 
     Drivers Invert Karts Based on Finishing Position
     Practice/Qualification - 4 Minutes (Determines starting position in Race #2)
     Race #2 - 10 Minutes

Q.  Are there points earned and how does that work?
A. Yes, Drivers earn points for each race which are tallied to determine the weekly winner and then the points are totaled at season's end to determine the season's champion in each division. A point is also earned for the fast lap of the race.

Q. How is it determined which division I will race in and what are the different divisions?
A. The 3 divisions are as follows:
     GT1- Experienced Racer at Indoor Karting (50+ races) or other forms of racing  with significant time on the Andretti Track.
     GT2- Moderate Experience at Indoor Karting (20-30 races) or other forms of racing with little time on the Andretti Track.
     GT3- Very little road racing experience of any kind but with some races at Andretti. (10-15)

Drivers will be observed at a mandatory practice prior to the race in a kart that has been tested to form a baseline for comparison of the drivers skills.  Fast laps do not guarantee the highest division as racing background and experience are also very important.  Drivers will progress through the ranks usually from season to season, but occasionally drivers will be consulted about being moved to another division should it be determined they would be a better fit in another division. 

Q. Can I race in more than one division?
A.  Yes, but only for points in the division you declare as your primary division.  The additional entry fee is $250 rather than the full $300.  Drivers in secondary divisions may be blue flagged as not to interfere in competition between points earning competitors.

Q. What happens if I miss a race?
A.  Each driver can drop his/her two lowest scores so the zero points of a no show is dropped.  You will receive 10% off the next season's entry fee.

Q.  When are the races and when do I need to arrive?
A.  The races are on Saturday mornings (Check the schedule for exact dates) and if you are registered for practice arrive at 8am sharp and be there at 9am for registration, drivers' meeting, and the race.

Q.  Do you need volunteers for flagging the races?
A.  Absolutely.  Let me know by clicking the appropriate box during registration and attend the flagger meeting just after the drivers' meeting on Saturday.

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