race format
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Two Classes - Premier and Challenger (Teams will be assigned to a class once the team list is complete, and will be based on existing VHKC Driver Divisions.)
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28 teams maximum (10 in Premier Class and 18 in Challenger Class)
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Teams will consist of 4 to 6 drivers
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10 minutes of qualifying (1 driver per team)
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6 hour race
two divisions
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Teams will race in either Enduro Division 1, or Enduro Division 2.
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Both divisions will be on track at the same time.
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Each team will be assigned a division based on its estimated skill level, relative to the other teams.
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These estimates are based on our prior knowledge of each driver. New drivers must participate in either qualifying or the first hour of the race to assess their skill level.
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Preallocated divisions will be announced via email prior to raceday.
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Whilst divisions will be preallocated before the race day, they may be changed prior to the completion of the first hour of the race.
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Trophies and medals will be award to the top 3 teams in each division.
pit stop rules
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Each team must complete a minimum of 5 pit stops during the race.
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Stint lengths are to be a maximum of 90 minutes long.
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Teams must notify the pit staff when they wish to make a stop, with around 3 minutes' notice, enough time to prepare the next driver in a new kart. (Teams may be told to wait momentarily if there's too many teams already waiting for a pit stop)
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Once pit staff have given the all clear to the team, the team must signal to their current driver that they need to come in.
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Teams are responsible for finding a way to communicate with their drivers out on track.
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A line will be marked at the entry to the pitlane, and when crossed, a 20-second timer will be started.
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At the end of the 20-second timer, their teammate can exit the pit lane.
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Entering the pit lane too fast will result in a penalty.
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All drivers must complete at least; 40 minutes of racing for a team of 6, 50 minutes of racing for a team of 5, or 60 minutes for a team of 4.
safety karts
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A safety kart will be deployed in any caution period.
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Every kart will be slowed down and the safety kart will collect the leader. Everyone will be bunched up, before releasing the pack to resume the race.
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Teams will not be unlapped during safety kart periods.
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Pit entry is closed during safety kart periods.
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The pit exit will remain open to complete any ongoing pit stops.
other notable rules
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Blue flags will not be employed during the race. Given the safety kart rules, teams are incentivised to stay on the lead lap.
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While we will not be applying our regular incident rules system for this event, drive-through penalties will be awarded to drivers who drive dangerously and do not follow regular VHKC racing etiquette.
PRIZES
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Every member of the top 3 teams in each class, will receive a medal commemorating their achievements.
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The overall winner will have their team added to the perpetual VHKC Endurance Cup.
team list
TEAM | DRIVER 1 | DRIVER 2 | DRIVER 3 | DRIVER 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Why do teams require at least four drivers?
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Teams need at least four drivers to ensure each driver has the endurance to meet their driving requirements and receives enough time between stints to recuperate.
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Teams will also be responsible for signalling their on-track driver when it is time to pit. As the incoming driver will be getting strapped into their outgoing kart, this role will need to be performed by the team’s remaining drivers.
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Teams may enter up to six drivers.
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Will the VHKC help teams comply with the maximum stint length and mandatory pit stops?
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It is each team’s responsibility to ensure that the mandatory pit stops, maximum stint length and any minimum driving requirements are followed.
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Teams can decide their own stint lengths, driver order and preferred pit laps, provided they comply with the event rules.
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The VHKC recommends preparing a general stint plan before the race. Teams should also remain flexible, as pit-lane congestion or safety-kart periods may require them to adjust their planned stopping laps.
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VHKC administration staff will be positioned near the pit lane to assist with questions such as how long a driver has been on track, how many mandatory stops a team has remaining and when its previous stint began. However, the ultimate responsibility for complying with these rules remains with each team.
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Why is there a minimum 20-second pit-lane time?
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The minimum pit-lane time begins when the incoming kart crosses the designated pit-lane line.
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This provides enough time for the incoming driver to stop safely and for the team’s outgoing driver and kart to be released in a controlled manner. It also allows venue and VHKC staff to manage kart preparation, pit-lane traffic and any delays safely.
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Each pit stop will involve a driver and kart change.
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What happens if the pit lane becomes congested?
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Teams must notify pit staff before making a stop so their next driver can be prepared in an outgoing kart.
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If four or more teams are being serviced at the same time, the pit lane may be temporarily closed to additional teams until staff are ready to safely manage another stop.
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Teams should remain flexible with their pit strategy and follow all instructions given by pit-lane staff.
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Pit stops will not be permitted during safety-kart periods.
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Will the VHKC use its normal stewarding process?
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All stewarding will be conducted on the day by non-racing stewards making decisions based on what they observe around the circuit.
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Because the event runs for six hours and decisions need to be made promptly, the stewards will primarily focus on serious infringements that would normally attract a significant penalty during a regular VHKC round.
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Penalties will generally be served through timed stop-and-go penalties. Other penalties may be applied where appropriate.
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Why doesn’t every driver get an opportunity to qualify?
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Each team can nominate one driver to complete qualifying on its behalf.
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The longer a race is, the less important the starting position becomes. Teams will have six hours, five mandatory pit stops and multiple kart changes in which to move through the field.
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Running separate qualifying sessions for every driver would make an already long event considerably longer for drivers, volunteers, venue staff and spectators. Given the amount of racing time available, additional qualifying sessions would provide little benefit.
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How will teams be divided between the Premier and Challenge classes?
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The grid will be split into two classes: the Premier Class and the Challenge Class.
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Teams will be allocated to a class by the VHKC based on the established divisions of the drivers listed on their roster. This allows teams to compete for results and awards against other teams with a broadly comparable driver line-up.
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Teams will be allocated once the team list is full, or the Friday before the Race Day.
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Both classes will race on the circuit simultaneously, but each will have its own results and podium.
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Do teams need to let cars from the other class pass?
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No. Although the Premier and Challenge classes will have separate results, every kart is still entitled to race for its position on the circuit.
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There will be no requirement to immediately move aside for a kart from the other class. However, drivers must continue to race safely, leave sufficient racing room and avoid deliberately interfering with another class’s race.
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Will lapped teams be allowed to unlap themselves during safety-kart periods?
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No. Teams will be incentivised to remain on the lead lap, and there will be no automatic wave-around for lapped karts during a safety-kart period.
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As the safety kart will collect the overall race leader, a kart that is immediately ahead of the leader when the yellow flags are displayed may be permitted to catch the rear of the queue if it is safe to do so and event officials provide permission.
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Drivers must not pass the safety kart or another kart during a safety-kart period unless specifically instructed by an official.