Official SWS Circuit
Feel the Rush, Unleash the Speed, Own the Track
SEMI-PRO & PRO CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Our Semi-Pro & Pro Club Races on Wednesday evenings are designed for drivers with racing experience who want to compete against other high-level drivers in intense sprint races on the indoor and outdoor circuits of First Kart ’Inn.
Here, passionate karters and experienced top drivers come together for a unique racing experience where speed, technique and close wheel-to-wheel racing take center stage.
Below, you’ll find everything about the race format, participation, scheduling and the overall structure of the club championship.
Race format
Individual sprint races:
2 × 25 minutes per driver
each sprint race is contested with a different kart
Qualifying:
2 × 5 laps
Starting grid:
based on qualifying results
Start procedure:
standing start (F1-style), unless stated otherwise
Pitstop & Shortcut
Pitstop
One mandatory pitstop in each race.
A pitstop that is too short will result in a time penalty.
Shortcut
The shortcut may be used once per race.
Race Information
Kart: Sodi SR5 – 270 cc
Track: indoor and outdoor track, always open in all weather conditions
Driving direction: standard or reverse direction
Minimum weight: 85 kg
Maximum additional ballast:
+30 kg ((personal ballast allowed or ballast in the designated side compartments of the kart)
Race level: Semi-Pro / Pro
Who are these races for?
These club races are intended for experienced drivers who are comfortable racing in a fast group and used to close racing.
Drivers must be able to defend their position properly, execute clean and controlled overtakes, and rejoin safely after an overtaking manoeuvre.
Terms such as racing line, slipstream, defending position and late braking should be familiar.
Drivers who still lack sufficient racing experience are strongly advised to first join the Rookie & Amateur club races on Saturday evening. 🏁
How does the evening unfold?
Evening schedule
19:00 – 19:30 Registrations & weighing
19:45 – Group allocation & kart draw
20:00 – Mandatory briefing
During the evening, 3 to 4 sprint races are typically contested.
Each driver contests 2 sprint races, each preceded by a qualifying session.
Weighing and ballast
The minimum weight is 85 kg (driver + ballast) and must be met at all times during and after each qualifying session and race.
Any driver under the minimum weight must add ballast using:
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ballast blocks of 2.5 kg (yellow), 5 kg (red) or 10 kg (blue) provided by the organisation
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personal ballast in the seat, provided it is securely installed
Any breach of the minimum weight will result in a penalty.
When
Every Wednesday evening
No prior registration required
Please be present no later than 19:30
If this is your first time participating, please arrive a bit earlier.
Pricing & registration
Price per club evening:
€70 per driver
Would you like to participate?
No prior registration is required.
Simply show up at FKI before 19:30.
Basic rules & on-track conduct
Flags & briefing
All flags and race procedures must be known.
Before the races, a short briefing will be held with any specific instructions for the evening.
On-track safety
In case of an incident on track, raise your hand to warn drivers behind you.
Drivers behind you may not yet have seen the situation and will be alerted this way.
Never leave your kart on track
At FKI, this is strictly enforced.
Leaving your kart on track is strictly forbidden and will result in penalties or exclusion from the club races.
This is a fundamental safety principle.
On-track behaviour
Overtaking & contact
Side-to-side contact during an overtaking manoeuvre can occur, but must remain controlled and fair.
If you realise an overtake was not correct, give the position back.
In that case, a penalty will usually not be applied.
This may also be indicated by the orange flag.
After unintentional contact, a gesture of apology towards other drivers is appreciated as a sign of respect.
Repeated contact from behind on the bumper will be penalised.
Drivers who do not yet have this under control do not belong in this class.
Karts must never be pushed deeper into the corner to overtake.
Defending position
Defending your position is allowed, but only one defensive move per straight is permitted.
Multiple changes of direction to block a driver behind are not allowed..
Conduct & attitude
Hand gestures, swearing, hitting the steering wheel or any other form of frustration or provocative behaviour will not be tolerated.
This behaviour will result at least in a warning (flag) or immediately in a stop-and-go penalty, depending on the severity of the situation as judged by the marshal.
Penalties
In case of dangerous, obstructive, reckless or inappropriate behaviour, the organisation may impose time penalties or exclusion.
Pitlane
Pit entry
When entering the pitlane, raise your hand to warn drivers behind you.
Pit exit
Standard direction
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The driver exiting the pits must keep to the far right on the outside of the track and then rejoin safely.
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Drivers already on track must leave enough space on the right so that exiting drivers can continue without slowing down.
Reverse direction
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The driver exiting the pits must keep left when leaving the pitlane.
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If faster drivers are approaching, they must be allowed to pass on the right, after which the driver rejoins safely.
Main flags on track
Yellow flag
The yellow flag indicates that there is danger on track.
Raise your hand to warn drivers behind you.
Overtaking is prohibited until you have passed the incident.
Drivers must adapt their speed to the situation.
If the incident is not visible (for example behind a corner, in a blind spot or near the gates), you must slow down significantly and be prepared to stop immediately.
If the incident is clearly visible, you may continue at a controlled pace, but you must always remain ready to react.
Once the danger has passed, full speed may be resumed.
Blue flag & lapped drivers
The blue flag is shown to a driver who must allow another driver to pass.
In advanced races, the blue flag is only shown when a driver is being lapped.
The blue flag is not used for faster drivers approaching or during battles for position.
When shown a blue flag, the lapped driver must allow the faster driver to pass in a timely and safe manner, so as not to hold them up.
The lapped driver clearly indicates where they will allow the faster driver or drivers to pass by pointing to the inside of the track in time when approaching a corner. This helps to make the overtaking manoeuvre smoother for everyone.
A gesture of thanks or a thumbs up from the faster driver after a correct pass is highly appreciated within the club.
If a blue flag is shown incorrectly, the driver concerned may briefly indicate this, after which the marshal will reassess the situation.
Due to the use of pitstops and shortcuts, it is not always easy to correctly assess positions.
Decisions made by marshals are always based on their best judgement and in the interest of the safety of all drivers.
Orange flag
The orange flag is shown when an overtaking manoeuvre was not executed correctly or was too aggressive.
The driver concerned must give the position back within the same lap in which the flag was shown.
If this is not done, a penalty will be applied.
If the position is given back in time, a penalty will usually be avoided, although an additional penalty cannot be excluded.
Warning flag (black/white diagonal)
Official warning for driving behaviour or other infringements during the race, such as not respecting yellow or blue flags, driving too fast under yellow, or inappropriate behaviour on or around the track.
This also includes behaviour from the spectator area, such as influencing marshals, making gestures or shouting at other drivers.
Drivers may be held responsible for the behaviour of their supporters.
If the behaviour is not corrected, this may result in a penalty.
Black flag
The black flag means that the driver must stop at the location indicated by the marshal or race control, usually near the marshal and off the racing line.
In the case of a short penalty (stop-and-go), no explanation is usually given to avoid time loss.
The marshal will signal “stop” and then “go” when the driver may rejoin.
If a penalty requires an explanation, the marshal will briefly provide it.
No discussions are allowed, neither during nor after the race.
If it is not clear to a driver why they received a flag or penalty, race control may briefly explain this after the race.
This will only be done with the driver concerned.
Intervention from parents or supporters is not allowed and will be refused.
If the driver is too young, a parent may accompany them, but the explanation will be given directly to the driver.
Race control will only provide a short explanation, without further discussion.
Any form of dispute or failure to respect these guidelines will result in sanctions or exclusion of the driver or team, both from the current race and from future races.
Chequered flag
End of the race or qualifying session.
Immediately reduce speed and complete the lap calmly.
Links & results
FKI Racing Club ranking
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Your SWS profile & points
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