90-minute team race: The official regulations
We want you to be able to focus entirely on what matters most at our team events: fair competition, genuine teamwork, and maximum driving fun. To ensure that all teams compete on equal terms, we have established clear and transparent regulations for the 90-minute team endurance race. These regulations provide a binding framework for the race procedure, scoring, and sportsmanship—and ensure that your event runs smoothly, safely, and with a genuine racing atmosphere.
Rules: 90-minute team race (teams of 2)
Qualifying: 20 minutes | Race time: 90 minutes | Minimum weight: 85.0 kg
1. basic data
- Race format: Team Endurance
- Qualifying: 20 minutes
- Race duration: 90 minutes (net)
- Teams: 2 drivers per team
- Minimum weight (driver incl. equipment): 85.0 kg
- Kart allocation: During the race, karts are swapped during driver changes (kart rotation handled by race control/pit crew).
- Scoring: Most laps completed. In the event of a tie, the order of crossing the finish line or total time as recorded by the timing system will determine the result.
2. participation, equipment, briefing
- The briefing is mandatory for both drivers on each team.
- Helmets are required; closed-toe shoes must be worn; no loose clothing.
- Alcohol/drugs: Zero tolerance – disqualification by race officials is possible.
- Employees of MS Kart & Event Center GmbH are excluded from the race.
3rd qualifying (20 minutes)
- Objective: To determine the starting grid.
- One driver per team (standard) – deviations from this rule only upon instruction from race control.
- The team’s fastest lap counts.
- Obstructions during qualifying must be avoided; race officials may cancel laps or impose penalties.
5.1 Compulsory: Each driver must drive 2 stints
- Each of the two drivers must have driven the kart at least twice.
- This means: At least 3 driver changes per team (e.g., A → B → A → B or B → A → B → A).
- A stint only counts if the driver was actually driving on the track (simply sitting in the kart or downtime does not count).
6. minimum weight 85.0 kg
- Testing: Random and/or upon suspicion before the start and/or after the race.
Failure to meet the limit (proven): Time penalty or disqualification at the discretion of race officials.
Recommendation as a clear rule:
- Under 85.0 kg: +5 laps or disqualification for repeated/intentional violations.
7. pit rules (max. 3 teams at the same time)
- No more than 3 teams may be in the pit/transition area at the same time.
- If the pit is full, the team must wait in front of the pit entrance and may only enter upon instruction (or in the designated waiting area).
- The following rules apply in the pit: walk at a slow pace, exercise extreme caution, and follow the pit crew’s instructions.
- Only riders and a maximum of one additional person per team are allowed in the transition zone.
8. swapping karts when changing drivers
When drivers switch, the kart is swapped (rotation).
- Kart swapping ensures a level playing field; discussions about kart performance during the race are not permitted.
Standard procedure:
- Enter the pit lane only in the marked zone.
- The kart must come to a complete stop.
- Perform driver change.
- Team receives assigned new kart (from race control/pit crew).
- Exit only after clearance.
9. flags & signals
- Yellow: Danger – No passing, reduce speed.
- Red: Cancellation/Interruption – Slow down, follow instructions.
- Blue: Faster karts – stay in your lane, let them pass fairly.
- Black: Immediate pit stop (Race Control).
- Black/Orange: Technical issue – pit this lap.
- Checkered flag: End of race.
11. penalties (reference values)
- Warning: minor infractions
- Time penalty +10–30 sec or Stop&Go 10 sec: unsafe maneuvers, ignoring a yellow flag
- Stop-and-go penalty of 20 seconds or +1 lap: contact resulting in an advantage, dangerous driving
- Disqualification: gross unsportsmanlike conduct, ignoring black flag, intentional endangerment
- Mandatory stints not completed (driver did not complete 2 stints): Disqualification or +10 laps (recommendation: disqualification)
- Below minimum weight: +5 laps or disqualification
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