2009 SUPPLEMENTAL RULES

The Rock Island Grand Prix encourages participation by drivers from all
sanctioning bodies including CIK, WKA, IKF, SKUSA, IRA, KART, TAG
International and Stars of Karting. Where there is a conflict in rules, the more lenient rule will be enforced except where a specific rule has been specified. We reserve the right to refuse entry to drivers with no national driving experience.

1. The race steering committee has the power to change, modify or
regroup the race program and reduce the number of laps in a race. Any
modifications not covered by the rules will be considered illegal.

2. Races will run rain or shine. If the track is declared “WET” competitors may choose which tires they desire to qualify or race with. Teams will initially be given time to change tires and setup. From that point on, race officials will make “recommendations” with regards to track conditions, but the decision whether to change or not, and when to change, will be up to the individual race teams. Subsequent breaks to change between wet and dry setups will not be given. If you have questions about the race format, please see Race Director Terry Riggins and his staff.

3. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Due to the growth of this
event, the organizing committee has elected to put caps on classes at
this year’s Rock Island Grand Prix. A maximum of three classes will be
allowed to exceed the 30 entry limit and have a maximum of 55 entries
and will run a last chance qualifier. The FIRST THREE classes to surpass
the 30 entry mark will be capped at 55. The remaining classes will cap
at 30 entries. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER THEY
REGISTER. There will be no exceptions. Waiting lists will be maintained
as needed up until August 1. After August 1, refunds for drivers who withdraw will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and generally refunds will NOT be given. If a class has not reached 10 entries prior to August 1, race organizers may cancel the class. King of the Streets, the North American Street Championship and Rotax classes may be divided if adequate preregistration is demonstrated.

4. IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY: All racers are asked to register by
Friday, August 14, 2009. There will be a $25 per entry penalty (i.e. $125 instead of $100) for registrations postmarked after August 14. Racers who enter AFTER 5 p.m., Thursday, August 27, will pay a $100 late fee (i.e. $200 instead of $100).

5. Professionalism: Due to the stature of the event and the number
of spectators and media it attracts, the Rock Island Grand Prix expects
all race teams to conduct themselves in the most professional manner
possible. Uniforms should be clean - they reflect on your team and your
sponsors. Consumption of alcohol, foul language, and fighting in the paddock/ pit area will not be tolerated during competition. Smoking in the pit/ paddock area is strongly discouraged and forbidden with 50 feet of the fuel truck. Race teams may face penalties up to and including disqualification of the team’s driver(s) if these rules are violated. Drivers, mechanics & technical personnel, family and guests will be considered part of the team. Also please remember the spectators. Engage them in conversation; welcome them into your tent; let the kids see your kart. They may be a future racer or sponsor. Downtown businesses are kind enough to let us use their parking lots for this event. Please treat their property with respect and leave it in the condition it was found. Do not drive on the grass and do not move concrete parking stops. Your entry means you agree to assume
responsibility, and pay for any damage left behind. PLEASE NOTE: Any
competitors caught cutting pit fence to leave early will be banned from
future events.

6. Inspection: Pre-race tech inspection/scrutineering will take place from 2-5 p.m. Friday at the off-site staging area and from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday under the tent on the pre-grid. Racers should bring their kart, all safety apparel, and be prepared to complete the Technical Inspection Passport (provided at pre-race inspection). All drivers who arrive and register Friday prior to 8 p.m. MUST complete pre-tech on Friday evening. Saturday pre-tech will be done only for karts receiving a Late Arrival Pass from Registration. All karts and helmets must pass inspection prior to running. All karts involved in on-track accidents must be reinspected by tech officials/scrutineers. All drivers involved in accidents must be released by medical staff before returning to race.

7. Pre-grid Inspection: On pre-grid, karts may be checked for width,
wheel size, fuel, oil & air box sniffed, clutch RPM, tire compliance, 4 visible numbers and final visual safety check. Tires will be marked prior to qualifying. Use of tire warmers at any time will NOT be allowed. No modification or tire treatment allowed.

8. Bodywork: Nose Cones are MANDATORY. You can run whatever the
various sanctioning bodies allow for sprint racing but full nose cones are allowed in 4-cycle classes only. Yamaha classes must run CIK bodywork. Side pods MAY extend beyond the wheels.

9. Qualifying: Starting order will be established by qualifying during
practice using transponders. If a class has more than 30 entries, the top 25 racers will automatically qualify for the main with the remainder of the class running a last chance qualifier race to qualify for the final 5 starting positions. No purse is paid for qualifying race. All qualifying will be run on Saturday. No more than 30 entries will be run in any race. No more than 55 entries will be accepted in any class, based on the order they are received.

10. Scales: All competitors must weigh-in after the race. No team members are allowed near the kart until after weigh-in. No leaving the scale area or re-weighing.

11. Numbers: Numbers will be assigned by race officials. Numbers must
be visible on all four sides of the kart. Numbers should be at least 5 inches tall with no shadowing, outlining, pin-striping, etc. allowed on numbers. Rear number panels must be fastened so that they do not “sail” when the kart is in motion. On 4-cycle karts with full bodywork, the front numbers must be flat and SHOULD NOT wrap over the top of the wheel well. Numbers will be a pre-tech item. Race officials may require you to change numbers to avoid duplication. Regional designators will NOT be recognized. Karts not running assigned numbers can be disqualified.

12. LTO Chassis: Offset, or left-turn-only chassis, are allowed but tech
officials can require drivers to make whatever adjustments they deem necessary to the chassis setup to assure safe handling of the kart.

13. Weights: Weights can be either double-nutted or single-nutted and wired or pinned as per IKF and WKA rules. If weights are attached to bumpers then bumpers must also be double-nutted and/or single-nutted and pinned. Weights may be bolted to the inside of bumpers at the discretion of the tech inspector. Any weights or clamping devices outside the dimensions of the kart frame are subject to legal approval of the tech official/ scrutineer.

14. Yellow Flag: Due to the nature of the track at Rock Island, the yellow flag is used in two different ways. A WAVING yellow means there is imminent danger in that corner. Racers should acknowledge, slow and hold their position. A HELD yellow means that potential danger lies in the NEXT corner. Drivers should continue racing until they see a waving yellow.

15. Red Flag: A race can be ruled official after a red flag if more than half of the laps have been completed. If two red flags occur in the same race, that race can be ruled official regardless of the number of laps completed.

16. Blue Flag: The blue flag will be shown to racers when they are about to be lapped by faster traffic. It may be shown at the flag stand or by one of the assistant race directors. When a racer receives the blue flag, he/she MUST acknowledge it with a hand signal, hold their racing line, and allow faster traffic to pass. Failure to do so will result in a penalty ranging from loss of position up to disqualification, at the discretion of the race director. If a driver flagrantly disregards the blue flag and fails to hold his/her line, or in the judgment of the race director becomes a problem on the track, they will be immediately black flagged. The faster, overtaking kart should make every effort to choose a racing line that will avoid lapped traffic. Failure to avoid a slower kart, which has acknowledged the blue flag and is holding
its racing line, could result in a penalty assessed against the overtaking
kart, up to and including disqualification at the discretion of the race director.

17. Payout: Classes with 1-10 entries will pay 1-2-3 places; classes with
11-20 entries will pay through fifth place; classes with over 20 entries will pay nine places. NOTE: Total purse for classes with less than 20 entries will be cut in half.

18. Safety: Safety is of the utmost concern at the Rock Island Grand Prix. A. Helmets: Drivers’ helmets must pass inspection prior to racing.
A driver must wear a helmet with efficient and unbreakable protection for the eyes. For all classes, helmets must comply with the following prescriptions: Snell Foundation K98, SA 2000, K2005, SA2005; British Standards Institution A type and A/FR type BS6658-85 including any amendments; SFI Foundation Inc. spec. SFI 31.1A and 31.2A (USA). Any newer modes are also acceptable. B. Gloves, neck collar, approved footwear covering the ankles and approved leather or cordura racewear are MANDATORY.

19. More safety: No scooters, bicycles, skateboards or roller blades are
allowed in the pit area. No warnings, no exceptions for safety and insurance reasons. If found they will be impounded at the tech area until the completion of racing Sunday.

20. Scoring: Transponders are provided to assure accuracy in scoring
and timing. Rental is $35 for the weekend. If you own your own transponder, you may use it but must provide the number at registration and you are responsible for its operation. Transponders should be mounted 6-8 inches back from the front of the sidepod on either side, or no less than 9 inches to the rear of the centerline of the top of the kingpin to leading edge of transponder. There should be no metal between the transponder and the track surface. Drivers are responsible for returning their transponder to race officials upon crossing scales. If you do not, you will be charged for it.

CLASSES
A. Ages: In general, ages for senior classes are age 16 and over.
The exception are classes run under SKUSA or TAG USA rules in
which the senior age is 14 or 15 and over, or where license determines
eligibility. Please see those specific rules for details.

B. King of the Streets: The King of the Streets race is for top level
drivers and will run under 2009 Superkarts! USA S3 Spec Honda
rules, but at a weight of 395 pounds. Drivers must be an active
member of Superkarts! USA. Participants must also display SKUSA
and MG tires stickers (available in your registration packet) in designated locations or forfeit position and all prize money. See spec fuel and tire rules below. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to assist.

C. 125cc Masters and ICC/Tuned Moto: 125cc Masters will run
SKUSA G1 rules. ICC/Tuned Moto will run SKUSA S1 rules. Both
classes will have open tire brands and compounds, maximum 5 inch
size. After Finals, top 5 finishers will be impounded. Teams should
be prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools
to assist. See Spec fuel rules below.

D. Yamaha/HPV Classes: Old-style Yamaha cylinders are NOT
legal. PRD motors are welcome in the 2-cycle Super Sportsman
Medium and Heavy classes. Both classes will run RLV Pro Can
exhaust (SSX or SSX-V). 2-cycle Pipe Heavy (formerly Yamaha pipe
class) will allow Yamaha as well as HPV with 3- and 4-pipes. HPV-3
will run at 350 pounds, Yamaha will run at 355 pounds and HPV-4
will run at 360 pounds.
Spec cans are no longer provided. Exhaust cans of the top finishers
may be cut open as part of the tech inspection process. In these
cases, competitors will receive a NEW exhaust can provided by RLV
Tuned Exhaust. These classes will have open tire brands and compounds.
See Spec Fuel rules below. After Finals, top 5 finishers will
be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and have a
crew member ready with tools to assist.

E. 4-cycle Animal: After Finals, top 5 finishers in 4-cycle classes
will be impounded. Teams should be prepared for teardown and
have a crew member ready with tools to assist. Open tire brands
and compounds in this class. See Spec fuel rules below.

F. TAG USA, Rotax and Leopard: The Touch And Go (TAG) class
will run TAG U.S.A. rules. The Top 10 finishers in TAG classes will
qualify for the TAG World Finals. If you intend to use this race to
qualify for the World Finals, you must hold a TAG U.S.A. license
prior to competing. TAG International rules as they exist on August
1, 2009 will be applied at the Rock Island Grand Prix. Rules will
be available by request. Masters is for drivers age 35 and over.
The optional rule that allows drivers over 200 lbs. to run in the
TAG Masters class will be allowed only for drivers age 30 and
over. Drivers racing Masters under this rule will not advance to the
TAG World Championships in Masters and if in the Top 10 will be
replaced by the next highest-finishing driver. Rotax Senior/Masters
class will run U.S. Rotax Max Challenge Rules including Mojo tires
and spec fuel and oil. Leopard class will run TAG USA rules and
both new and old motors will be legal. All Rotax motors must be
sealed top and bottom per Rotax rules. All seals and passports will
be recognized, but motors may be torn down. All teams should be
prepared for teardown and have a crew member ready with tools to
assist. Rotax Mojo tires will be allowed in TAG Senior and Masters
with remainder of tires per 2009 TAG Racing specs, mandatory 5
inch size. See Spec fuel rules below.

G. Exhaust: Mufflers will be required for 4-cycle classes. Airboxes
will be required for 100cc 2-cycle clutch classes. Spec cans will no
longer be provided for Sportsman can classes (see details under
Rule E. above).

H. FUEL: All classes will run spec fuel this year at Rock Island. VP
Fuel will be on site to provide 98, 110 and methanol fuels. Spec
oil is NOT required. Fuel is NOT INCLUDED in the entry fee and
will be handled on a cash-only basis between competitors and VP.
ICC and stock moto will run 98 octane; built motos will run 110;
TAG classes will run 98 octane; Yamaha will run 110 octane and all
4-cycle classes will run spec methanol. Rotax Max Sr. & Masters will
run Rotax Max Challenge spec fuel and oil. VP 93 may also be run
by Rotax in the TAG classes. Drivers must provide their own federal/
state approved containers for fuel. Fuel will be available on Saturday
and until noon Sunday and possibly Friday night. Courtesy fuel test
is available Saturday morning ONLY at tech area next to scales.

I. Tires: Spec tires for King of the Streets will be MG FZ or whatever
tire is specified by SKUSA rules at the time of the race. TAG and
Leopard will run TAG USA specified tire brands and compounds,
including Mojo. Rotax classes will run Rotax Max Challenge tire
rules. All other classes will have open tire makes and compounds.
ALL CLASSES will qualify and race on the same set of tires. All
tires must be the same compound. You may NOT change compound
after qualifying or you will be DQ’d. Tires are NOT part of
the registration fee and will NOT be available at the track. In the
event that a tire becomes unsafe outside of normal race wear, it
MAY be replaced WITH PRIOR APPROVAL and supervision of the
head tech official/scrutineer. Use of tire warmers is NOT allowed.
Absolutely no modifications or tire treatment is allowed.

J. Starting procedure: Gearbox classes will use double file grid,
standing start with one lap warmup. 2-cycle Pipe Heavy and TAG
classes will have one warm up lap, double file grid and then a rolling
start. 4-cycle classes, and Yamaha can classes, will have no warm
up lap and will grid on front straight along the south curb. Standing
start.

K. Drafting: Drafting is permitted during qualifying and competition.
Contact between competitors is not permitted. ‘Bump’ drafting
is allowed EXCEPT in King of the Streets, North American Street
Championship, 125cc Masters, TAG Sr. & Masters, Rotax Sr. &
Masters and Leopard.

PROTESTS
Protests must be filed IN WRITING WITH THE RACE DIRECTOR
within 30 minutes of the posting of race results. Official Results
will be posted on the windows of The Argus Building. A $50 Cash
Protest Fee must also be paid at the time a protest is filed. If the
ruling is in favor of the driver filing the protest, that driver will get
the Protest Fee back. In the case of a protest over another driver’s
engine, there will be a $100 cash protest fee. The protester will
receive the Protest Fee back if the engine is found illegal. The driver
whose engine is torn down will receive the Protest Fee if the engine
is found to be legal. If a protest not involving an engine is disallowed,
the race organization will keep the protest fee.

CHECK-IN
Pits will be open from 6-11 p.m. Friday night. Drivers arriving before
6 p.m. Friday should report to the Quad City Expo Center parking
lot five blocks east of the track and await pitting instructions.
Registration will be open for check-in from 2-10 p.m. Friday at the
Rock Island Holiday Inn one block from the track. Saturday check-in
is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island. All racers
should check-in prior to entering the pit/paddock area. All drivers
who check in Friday prior to 8 p.m. must complete Pre-Tech inspections
Friday evening. Saturday morning pre-tech will be ONLY with
Overnight Late Pass issued by Registration. Other than attached
tractors, there will be NO tow vehicles or motor homes allowed in
the pits this year. Vehicles that “won’t start” will be towed at the
owner’s expense. The only exception is if the kart comes out of the
vehicle (that is, competitor’s equipment is stored exclusively in the
motor home) and there is no other way to secure it, and semi tractors.

PRACTICE
There will be a MANDATORY DRIVERS’ MEETING at 7:15 a.m.
Saturday morning. There will be NO Sunday driver’s meeting. No
drivers will be allowed on the track for practice without a helmet and
kart tech sticker. Saturday practice rounds will be continuous 5 minute
sessions run from 8:30 a.m. with no more than 30 karts on the
track at a time. Qualifying will be done during practice. Sunday practice
time may be limited depending on the number of class entries
and qualifying races required. Sunday practice will begin at 8:30
a.m. and run by class in race order.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions regarding registration, sponsorship, rules or technical questions, or the Rock Island Grand Prix in general, call the Grand Prix Office at (309) 292-8133 or email grandprix@qconline.com.