3) The Minimum weight of the Kart and Driver combined must meet the Minimum weight of the respective Class Rules unless otherwise specified in the Supplementary Regulations 4) Once the Kart and Driver have been weighed, the Scales Marshal will instruct them to move off the scales. 5) The Kart or Driver may not leave the weighing area until directed to do so by the Scales Marshal. 6) Other than the Driver, Scales Marshall and/or an additional person authorised by the Scales Marshal to assist is permitted in the Weighing area. 7) Should the Minimum Weight not be achieved, the Driver will be granted a second opportunity to be weighed, however this second opportunity must not in any way impede another Kart from being weighed d) Compulsory Pit Stops (CPS) i) A CPS is the time from when a Kart enters Pit Lane until when a Kart exits the Pit Lane during a Race. ii) Each CPS will consist of a minimum time, generally five (5) minutes, or as outlined in the Supplementary Regulations iii) A Kart is not permitted to complete a CPS until after it has started the Race. iv) The number of CPS’ will be specified in the Supplementary Regulations. v) It is the responsibility of each Competitor to monitor the number of CPS’ completed by their Kart. vi) If a Kart enters Pit Lane before Full Course Yellow period begins the stop will be classified as a CPS. vii) Entry to Pit Lane is closed during a Full Course Yellow. If a Kart enters Pit Lane after a Full Course Yellow period begins, the stop will not count as a CPS. The Kart will be held at exit of Pit Lane until the field is compressed and the Clerk of the Course deems it safe to re-join at the rear of the field. viii) On a Race restart, following either a Full Course Yellow or Race Stoppage, the Kart must complete one (1) full lap of green light racing after crossing start/finish line before a CPS can occur e) Kart Stoppage on the Circuit. i) Should a Kart stop on the Track, the Driver is permitted to carry out minor repairs to allow the Kart to re-join the Race. ii) Prior to commencing any work on the Kart, the Kart and Driver must be moved to a safe position as determined by an Official. iii) Any repairs may only be affected by hand and by the Driver alone. Tools of any kind are not permitted to be carried by the Driver or affixed to a Kart. iv) Whilst in the confines of the Circuit, the Driver must leave all protective clothing on including helmet, driving suit, boots and gloves. v) Once a Kart is repaired it will be permitted to continue in the Race. vi) Should a Full Course Yellow be required, once the field is neutralised, a Driver who is stopped on the Track is permitted to receive assistance to have their Kart retrieved or removed from the Circuit. Any assistance must be under the direction of an Official. vii) If a Driver receives outside assistance, or the Driver alights from their Kart, they will be eligible to restart in accordance with Competition Rules Chapter 1, Rule 23 d). f) Race Stoppage Procedure i) A Race may in extreme circumstances be stopped by the Clerk of the Course by using the red flag /lights.
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