Championship Classes and Weights

NOTE: Air boxes are mandatory on all shifter and TaG karts.

Race Procedures

Practice and race groups are set by age and speed.

On-track sessions are as follows:
• Practice 1: Pre-registered entries only
• Practices 2 & 3: All registered competitors
• Practice 4: Timed qualifying session
• Heat Race
• Final Race

No starting race engines before 8:05am.

All karts and helmets must be receive a pre-race safety inspection and sticker before going out on track, as well as proof of registration, or be subject to disqualification.

All drivers must attend drivers meeting. Drivers who are minors must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Transponders are required for all on-track sessions. Those without transponders (or with malfunctioning transponders) during scored sessions will be disqualified. Transponders are available to rent from registration.

Flag and track rules will be discussed at the mandatory drivers meeting. Flagging violations are at the discretion of the corner workers. If a flagging violation is protested, NHKA officials and the corner workers will discuss said violation. Final decision of violation will be decided by the corner workers. Penalties will be decided by NHKA Officials.

Drivers that do not meet the minimum weight and technical specifications for their class will be disqualified and will receive zero points.

Protests for finishing results and disqualifications must be presented in writing within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the race. Protest forms are available at registration.

NHKA and New Hampshire Motor Speedway are not responsible for lost or stolen equipment and or possessions.

All NHKA officials, drivers, members, crew, families etc. are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. Disrespectful or detrimental behavior by any person will be subject to permanent suspension.

Rain Racing
All scheduled events will be held rain or shine. We may pause on-track activities to let an intense downpour pass. We may cancel the remainder of an event if it starts raining towards the end of the day, or if the race director determines that track conditions are too dangerous. Rain tires are required when a rain race is declared.

All rules and regulations are subject to change.

Helmet Specifications

All helmets must be inspected at pre-race safety inspection.

Snell Foundation Specifications