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PROPOSED NEW RULES FOR INDOOR KART RACING IN ILLINOIS

The following are rules proposed by the Illinois Department of Labor for Indoor Kart Racing. These rules will be voted on by the Carnival/Amusement Safety Board in January 2003. The normal legislative procedures will then be followed before the rules can be ratified.

Illinois DOL is proposing separate stand-alone rules for Indoor Kart Racing (Indoor Concession Go-Karts), Outdoor Concession Karting and Dune Buggies/All-Terrain Vehicles. The following are the proposed rules for Indoor Concession Go-karts only.

PROPOSED RULES

Section 6000.__?__ Indoor Concession Go-Karts

a) Vehicle Requirements
1) All vehicles shall be equipped with passenger padding, including, but not limited to, steering wheel pad, headrest pad, steering support post and seat cushions.
2) All vehicles shall be guarded to prevent interlocking of wheels during operation.
3) All vehicles equipped with seat belts shall be equipped with a roll over protection system.
4) Vehicles shall be equipped with a guarding system that covers or encloses all rotating parts of the drive mechanism except the tires. The guarding system shall also cover the exhaust system to protect the passenger when entering or exiting the vehicle.
5) Vehicles with fuel tanks shall have the tanks mounted and/or guarded in such a manner that provides protection to the passenger during operation and if an accident should occur. Fuel tank caps shall conform to SAE Recommended Practice J-1241.
6) Wheels shall be retained by a castellated nut and cotter pin or other positive method. Nuts with inserts of nylon or other material shall not be used.

b) Track and Course Requirements
1) The surface of the track or course used by Go-Karts shall be of a solid and binding material.
2) Minimum width requirement for tracks shall be 20’ throughout the entire length of the track.
3) A barrier system shall be installed around the inner and outer edges of the track or course used by Go-Karts and shall extend the entire length of the track or course. The system may be a guard rail, rubber tires, a runoff strip or embankment of friable earth or gravel or a combination thereof.
A) When rubber tires are used for a barrier system, these tires shall be free of rims and/or wheels. They shall be fastened together to form a continuous train. Tires shall never be stacked over two high.
B) If a metal or fiberglass rail is used as the barrier system, the rail surface shall be kept free of sharp or protruding edges or seams and shall be maintained so that there is no loose or unsecured areas.
C) A barrier system shall be installed to designate and protect the pit area or passenger loading area.
4) A fence or railing system shall be installed at maintenance buildings, driveways, pit area and fuel storage pumping areas to keep patrons awaiting rides and spectators from entering these track areas without the permission of, or direction by the track personnel.
5) No intersecting Figure 8 track or course configurations shall be permitted.

c) Operation
1) OPERATION The attendant(s) or assistant(s) shall be able to clearly view the entire course.
2) Fire extinguishers shall be charged and readily available to the track personnel at all times.
3) The refueling of the vehicles with internal combustion engines, the recharging or exchange of batteries shall take place in the pit area. All containers of gasoline and other flammables shall be in accordance with Section 6000.190 – Fire Prevention and Protection.
4) During night time operation, track lighting is required.
5) MONITORING
A) A signal system shall be installed to safely alert the drivers of the vehicles to a caution situation or to stop the vehicles in case of an emergency. This signal system may consist of, but is not limited to, a hand held flag system or a set of lights visible to the drivers. The system shall be explained to the drivers before operating any vehicle.
B) Effective January 1, 2004, each vehicle shall be equipped with a throttle control device that can be activated from the ride attendant’s station.
6) A separate and distinctive maintenance log shall be kept for each vehicle. The maintenance logs shall be kept on a daily basis and kept available for inspector review. All replacing of parts should be noted. A comment section should be provided for the mechanic. The track mechanic shall sign each log sheet indicating that the vehicle is ready to operate. This log shall contain, but not limited to, the following information:
A) Brake Inspection
B) Tire wear and inspection
C) Steering inspection
D) Padding inspection
E) Lubrication and engine oil check and
F) Drive Mechanism
7) Only one person per seat shall be permitted in each vehicle. No in-line riding shall be permitted.
8) Personal Safety Equipment
A) Head Gear – a full face helmet complying with a Snell Foundation test specification is mandatory. A full face shield is mandatory. Helmet must be secured by a chin strap.
B) Neck Brace – The use of unaltered collar-type neck brace designed for racing is mandatory. Any driver losing their neck brace shall immediately proceed to the pits and may, upon replacing the missing neck brace, return to the track.

Note: The above are the proposed rules as to 11/26/02. There may be slight changes before presentation to the Carnival/Amusement Safety Board in January, 2003.

If you are interested in changes for the others forms of motorized amusements in Illinois, please contact the Illinois Dept. of Labor at 217-782-6206.

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