Kids Pro Ice Racing

2007-2008 Season

General Kitty Cat Racing Guidelines

The following information was taken from the 2007-2008 ISR Snowmobile Racing Yearbook
Once rules are abridged the sanction is no longer in effect.
Official sanctions, Racing Classes and Kitty Cat Limits

Kitty Cat Racing Class

The intent of these classes is to establish races that all can compete in at their level of personal and equipment ability. The classes are organized to enable as many snowmobiles as possible a place to successfully compete.

Based on safety and fair competition, Kawasaki powered Kitty Cats will only be allowed to compete in Improved Stock, FIII and FI classes.

Once rules are abridged, the sanction is no longer in effect.

All Kitty Cat clases are stock based classes. No change or modification is allowed unless specifically allowed by these rules.If these rules do no specifically allow a change or modification, then it must be assumed that the change or modification is not allowed.

Kitty Cat Race Circuit Classes

Amateur
Stock 
Vintage Stock
Improved Stock 
Formula I

Specialty Class/Sanctions

Can be any Kitty Cat event that does not fall
under any of the specific classes, but meets
established safety standards.

All special sanstions and specialty classes
mustbe approved in writing by ISR and
the rules committee befor competition

Entry Fees, Prizes and Awards

Recommended entry fees in Kitty Cat Racing
$15.00 in all classes
Pay back/Registration Fees
Trophies only

General Competition and Safety Rules

1. Race will be red flagged in the event that a driver is off a machine and was involved in a two or more sled accident.
2. Events are open to all qualified sleds and drivers. The sanctioning body has the authority to evaluate all drivers to determine their qualifications.
3. The owner and driver are responsible to ensure that their sled meets all of the rules herein and in GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS. Any sled that does not meet the requirements will be subject to disqualification and forfeiture of any prizes or awards, plus eligibility for the next two (2) races.
4. Two laps are recommended in heats and five laps finals.
5. A driver must compete for a full year in Stock class and be five years of age before competing in any other class.
6. Notice: Effective 08/09 Drivers in F1 Kitty Cat must be at least 7 and no more than 14 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year experience in Stock class.
7. Mandatory teardown and inspection of first place sleds.
8. The Race Director and/or Tech Director have the authority to determine structural integrity.
9. Driver must wear all required safety apparel as described in DRIVER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTION of the GENERAL RULES. This includes approved helmet, upper body protection, shin and knee guards, gloves, boots and outer clothing with the required amount of high visibility orange color.
10. While driver is on the course, radio communication between driver and crew is not allowed.

General Requirements and Regulations All Classes

Engine

1. (FIII and F1) Any exhaust modification or replacement allowed. The exhaust system must be functionally silenced.
2. Notice: Effective 08/09 season: The following minimum standards for straight-thru silencers are required:
   1. Inner pipe must have at least 15 holes per square inch . Minimum hole size 1/16 in. (Minimum 3/8 in. sound absorbing material around the entire circumference of inner pipe).
   2. Inner pipe (perforated core) must contact sound absorbing material (fiber or steel wool packing).
   3. Outer pipe must be at least ¾ in. larger than inner pipe.
      
   4. Minimum silencer length 3 in.
3. The exhaust emission pipe must not protrude more than 3 inches beyond the chassis or hood configuration. The exhaust pipe must exit downward and extend below the plane of the top of the tunnel.

Drive

1. Brake must be functional and operational at all times

Ski Suspension and Steering

1. Rod ends (Heim Joints) may be used
2. Spindle bushings may be replaced. Front end geometry may not be changed.
3. An extension may be added to the left handlebar. Maximum 3 inches wider, maximum 4 inches down. End must be capped
   
4. Left side of handlebar may be straightened. Structural integrity must be maintained.
   

Skis and Ski Runners

1. Ski loops must be added. Minimum 1 inch diameter material. Loop must have minimum diameter of 3 inches If metal, ski loop must be padded.

Track Suspension

1. Seals may be removed from bearings in bogie wheels, rear idler wheels and/or rear idler sprockets.
2. Slide rail lubrication systems may be allowed in some classes depending upon local, state, and/or federal laws.
3. If slide rail lubrication is used, it must be non-toxic and biodegradable

Track and Traction

1. The track studs may be no more than 3/8 inch above the highest point of the track.
2. (Grass Oval) No traction products allowed
3. (Drags) Track studs must not extend more than 3/4 inch above the highest point of the track

Frame and Body

1. Windshield and its molding may be removed.
2. Any separate front and rear bumpers that extend away from the body must be padded.
3. Rear tunnel enclosure must be maintained.
4. Tunnel may be replaced with commercially available aluminum tunnel of OEM thickness (or greater) and dimensions or OEM steel tunnel.

Ignition & Electrical

1. A tachometer may be installed.
2. Data acquisition and data acquisition systems allowed.