FIA MOTORSPORT GAMES 2024
KARTING SPRINT COMPETITIONSSPORTING REGULATIONSFEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L’AUTOMOBILE | Geneva, Switzerland

Table of Contents
1.

Introduc�on .................................................................................................................................... 1

2.

Regula�ons ...................................................................................................................................... 1

3.

General Undertakings ..................................................................................................................... 1

4.

Principle and Running ..................................................................................................................... 1

5.

Classiﬁca�on ................................................................................................................................... 2

6.

Compe�tors’ Applica�ons ............................................................................................................... 2

7.

Eligible Drivers................................................................................................................................. 2

8.

Eligible Karts and Equipment .......................................................................................................... 3
8.1.

Eligible Karts ............................................................................................................................ 3

8.2.

Driver Equipment .................................................................................................................... 4

8.3.

Maximum Number of Slick & Wet Weather Tyres .................................................................. 6

9.

Fuel & Fuel/Oil Mixture................................................................................................................... 7

10.

General Safety ............................................................................................................................. 7

11.

Running of the Kar�ng Compe��on ........................................................................................... 7

12.

Star�ng Grids .............................................................................................................................. 8

13.

Star�ng Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 814.

Suspending a Race ...................................................................................................................... 8

15.

Resuming a Race ......................................................................................................................... 8

16.

Finish ........................................................................................................................................... 8

17.

Parc Fermé .................................................................................................................................. 8

18.

Incidents ...................................................................................................................................... 8

19.

Entries ......................................................................................................................................... 920.

FIA Motorsport Games ................................................................................................................ 9

1. Introduc�on
The FIA is organizing the FIA Kar�ng Sprint Sr, Kar�ng Sprint Jr and Kar�ng Mini compe��ons («theKar�ng compe��ons») as part of the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, which will take place at the Aspar
Circuit - TBC (ESP) from 23rd to 27th October 2024.
The FIA Kar�ng compe��ons �tle will be awarded to the winning na�on of the Compe��on. All par�es
concerned (FIA, ASNs, Organizers, Promoters, Compe�tors, Drivers, suppliers and circuit) undertake toapply and observe the rules governing the Compe��on.
Under the present Spor�ng Regula�ons, terms referring to natural persons are applicable to bothgenders.

2. Regula�ons
The ﬁnal text of these Spor�ng Regula�ons shall be the English version which will be used should any
dispute arise as to their interpreta�on. Headings in this document are for ease of reference only anddo not form part of these Spor�ng Regula�ons.

3. General Undertakings
3.1.

All Drivers, Compe�tors and Oﬃcials par�cipa�ng in the Kar�ng compe��ons undertake, on
behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to observe all the provisions of the Interna�onalSpor�ng Code («the Code»), the Code of Driving Conduct on Kar�ng Circuits, the Kar�ng TechnicalRegula�ons («the Technical Regula�ons»), the General Prescrip�ons applicable to the FIA Kar�nginterna�onal Compe��ons and Championships, Cups and Trophies («the General Prescrip�ons»),
the Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons applicable to the FIA Kar�ng Championships, Cups and Trophies («theSpeciﬁc Prescrip�ons»), the Supplementary Regula�ons of the Kar�ng compe��ons concerned,
the FIA Motorsport Games 2024 Event Regula�ons and these Spor�ng Regula�ons.
3.2. Only the FIA is en�tled to grant waivers to these Spor�ng Regula�ons.

4. Principle and Running
4.1.
4.2.

The Kar�ng compe��ons are run over one single Compe��on.
For any track ac�vity, the circuit will be closed for all karts and Drivers from Monday of theweek preceding the Kar�ng compe��ons un�l Friday of the week in which the Kar�ngcompe��ons take place.
4.3. The Kar�ng compe��ons will have the status of restricted interna�onal Compe��ons for both
the Junior and Senior Categories, and restricted Na�onal Compe��on entered on the RFEDA
Na�onal Spor�ng Calendar as a Na�onal Compe��on with authorized foreign par�cipa�on for theMini Category.
4.4. The Compe��on will comprise a ﬁnal phase named «Final» in accordance with the number ofpar�cipants in the Kar�ng compe��ons. The distance of the Final, from the star�ng signal to thechequered ﬂag, will be equal to the minimum number of full laps necessary for reaching therespec�ve distances of 15 km for the Mini Category, 25 km for the Junior Category, and 30 km for
the Senior Category. The chequered ﬂag will be shown to the leading kart when it crosses the ﬁnish
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line («the Line») at the end of the lap during which that distance is reached. The Line consists in asingle line across the track.

5. Classiﬁca�on
Ar�cle 19 of the Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons.

6. Compe�tors’ Applica�ons
6.1.

Applicants in the Junior and Senior Categories must hold valid Compe�tors’ Interna�onal
Licenses and the necessary authoriza�ons (visas) issued by their ASNs aﬃliated to the FIA;applicants in the Mini Category must hold valid Compe�tors’ Na�onal Licenses and the necessary
authoriza�ons (visas) issued by their ASNs aﬃliated to the FIA.
6.2. The Compe�tor must be the father, the mother or the legal guardian of the Driver, should theDriver be under the legal age of 18.
6.3. Entries will open on 04/03/2024 on the dedicated Registra�on pla�orm. Applica�ons topar�cipate in the Kar�ng compe��ons must be submited to the FIA by the 23/09/2024 throughthe registra�on page.
6.4. A Driver’s proﬁle can be created using the following link: htps://motorsportgamesregistra�on.ﬁa.com/account-crea�on/driver . Applicants need to inform their respec�ve ASN
about their interest in par�cipa�ng before the submission of the entry. Further informa�on on theprocess is described in the FIA Motorsport Games 2024 Event Regula�ons. Successful applicants
are automa�cally admited to the Kar�ng compe��ons.
6.5. In case of more applica�ons to par�cipate than available seats (36 for Junior & Senior, 44 forMini), complete dossiers with payment will be accepted as a priority.
6.6. No change of Compe�tor shall be allowed a�er the entry list has been made oﬃcial.
6.7. All applica�ons will be studied by the FIA, which will publish the list of Drivers accepted, with
their compe��on numbers, at the latest 15 days a�er the closing date for entries.
6.8. Applica�ons shall include:a) conﬁrma�on that the applicant has read and understood the Code, the General
Prescrip�ons, the Speciﬁc Regula�ons, the Appendices, the Technical Regula�ons, the FIA
Motorsport Games Event Regula�ons and the Spor�ng Regula�ons and agrees, on his own
behalf and on behalf of everyone associated with his par�cipa�on in the Kar�ng
compe��ons, to respect them;b) the names, contact details, and picture of the Driver (passport format) as well as a copy ofhis license and his passport.
6.9. The number of entries will be limited to 36 for the Junior and Senior Categories and 44 for theMini Category.

7. Eligible Drivers
7.1.

For the Mini Category: Drivers who are at least 9 years old (or who reach their 9th birthday
during the year) and 11 years old as a maximum (not reaching their 12th birthday before 31
December of the year concerned).

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7.2.

For the Junior Category: Drivers who are at least 12 years old (or who reach their 12th birthday
during the year) and 14 years old as a maximum (not reaching their 15th birthday before 31
December of the year concerned).
7.3. For the Senior Category: Drivers who are at least 15 years old (or who reach their 15th birthday
during the year).
7.4. The Drivers must hold the Passport of the country they are represen�ng and have been
selected by the ASN of that country - one Driver per ASN.
The acceptance of the applica�ons will be established by priority order on the basis of a ﬁrst come– ﬁrst served basis.
Should the FIA receive more applica�ons than available seats, a reserve list will be established.
Drivers who have presented a complete dossier and setled the entry fee as well as the depositwill be taken into considera�on according to the order of receipt at the FIA secretariat.
The mode of selec�on of Drivers by ASNs comes within the sole remit of the later. ASNs have tocommunicate the name of their selected Driver(s) to the FIA before 23/09/2024.

7.5.

For the Mini Category: Drivers must hold a Na�onal Mini License issued by their ASN aﬃliatedto the FIA.
7.6. For the Junior Category: Drivers must hold a Grade G Interna�onal Kar�ng License (issued bytheir ASN aﬃliated to the FIA, in compliance with Ar�cle 3.4.1 of the Interna�onal Kar�ng Licenses
for Drivers & Driving Conduct).
7.7. For the Senior Category: Drivers must hold a Grade F or Grade E Interna�onal Kar�ng License(issued by their ASN aﬃliated to the FIA, in compliance with Ar�cles 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 of theInterna�onal Kar�ng Licenses for Drivers & Driving Conduct).

8. Eligible Karts and Equipment
8.1.

Eligible Karts

8.1.1. For the Mini Category
The Compe��on is reserved for Mini XS Group 3 karts, as deﬁned by the CIK-FIA TechnicalRegula�ons, with the following speciﬁc characteris�cs:A single supplier of karts, chosen further to a tender procedure, has been designated for thesupply of all the karts used in the Mini Category, according to a «turnkey» principle to beapplied throughout the Kar�ng compe��ons.
The kart unit comprising all the elements delivered by the single supplier cannot undergo any
modiﬁca�ons whatsoever and must be used as supplied. The chassis elements can be set up
only by using the basic mechanical se�ngs. The transmission ra�o (rear crown) must be theone indicated by the kart supplier, with a tolerance of + or -1 cog. The ﬂoat-chamber typecarburetor will be supplied sealed together with the engine, with pre-se�ngs for all carburetor
jets and slide needle posi�on that cannot be changed in any way.
Each par�cipant is liable for any damage caused to the kart that has been entrusted to him,regardless of the par�cipant's responsibility, most notably in the following cases: going oﬀ
track, driving over abrasive por�ons, hi�ng cones, contact, collision, etc.
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8.1.2. For the Junior Category
The Compe��on is reserved for OK-N Junior karts, as deﬁned by the CIK-FIA TechnicalRegula�ons, with the following speciﬁc characteris�cs:I.
A single supplier of karts, chosen further to a tender procedure, has been designatedfor the supply of all the karts used in the Junior Category, according to a «turnkey»
principle to be applied throughout the Kar�ng compe��ons.
II.
The kart unit comprising all the elements delivered by the single supplier cannot
undergo any modiﬁca�ons whatsoever (except for the third rear axle bearing, which
can be freed or totally dismounted) and must be used as supplied. The chassis
elements can be set up only by using the basic mechanical se�ngs. The transmission
ra�o (rear crown) must be the one indicated by the kart supplier, with a tolerance of+ or -1 cog. The membrane-type carburetor will be supplied sealed together with theengine, with pre-se�ngs for the High and Low mixture screws, which are to be usedas baseline se�ngs. Drivers will be allowed to adjust the screws and remain
responsible for any damage caused to the engine due to any devia�on from theprovided baseline carbura�on se�ngs provided by the selected engine supplier.
III.
Each par�cipant is liable for any damage caused to the kart that has been entrustedto him, regardless of the par�cipant's responsibility, most notably in the following
cases: going oﬀ track, driving over abrasive por�ons, hi�ng cones, contact, collision,etc.
8.1.3. For the Senior Category
The Compe��on is reserved for OK-N karts, as deﬁned by the CIK-FIA Technical Regula�ons,
with the following speciﬁc characteris�cs:
I.
A single supplier of karts, chosen further to a tender procedure, has been designatedfor the supply of all the karts used in the Senior Category, according to a «turnkey»
principle to be applied throughout the Kar�ng compe��ons.
II.
The kart unit comprising all the elements delivered by the single supplier cannot
undergo any modiﬁca�ons whatsoever (except for the third rear axle bearing, which
can be freed or totally dismounted) and must be used as supplied. The chassis
elements can be set up only by using the basic mechanical se�ngs. The transmission
ra�o (rear crown) must be the one indicated by the kart supplier, with a tolerance of+ or -1 cog. The membrane-type carburetor will be supplied sealed together with theengine, with pre-se�ngs for the High and Low mixture screws, which are to be usedas baseline se�ngs. Drivers will be allowed to adjust the screws and remain
responsible for any damage caused to the engine due to any devia�on from theprovided baseline carbura�on se�ngs provided by the selected engine supplier.
III.
Each par�cipant is liable for any damage caused to the kart that has been entrusted
to him, regardless of the par�cipant's responsibility, most notably in the following
cases: going oﬀ track, driving over abrasive por�ons, hi�ng cones, contact, collision,etc.

8.2.

Driver Equipment

Candidates are free to use their personal equipment as long as the minimal requirements below arerespected:
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A pair of gloves covering the hands completely.
Fabric overalls must have a “Level 2” homologa�on granted by the CIK-FIA bearing in a visible
way the CIK-FIA homologa�on number. They must cover the whole body, legs and arms
included.
8.2.1. Helmet••

Helmets must comply with the following prescrip�ons:• Snell-Founda�on K2015, K2020, SA2015 and SA2020• FIA 8859-2015, FIA 8860-2010, FIA 8860-2018 and FIA 8860-2018-ABP
8.2.2. Mandatory for Drivers under 15 years old• Snell-FIA CM (Snell-FIA CMS2016 and Snell-FIA CMR2016)• Snell-FIA CMH (Snell-FIA CMS2007 and Snell-FIA CMR2007)
Helmets that meet the Snell-FIA CM/CMH standards may continue to be used by Drivers after
15 years of age without limitation.
See Appendix “RECOGNISED STANDARDS FOR HELMETS IN KARTING” for markings.
Helmets must have an eﬃcient and unbreakable visor for the eye opening.
Visors must feature the logo of the manufacturer and the produc�on date.
Any modiﬁca�on to the above list is published in a CIK-FIA bulle�n.
In accordance with Appendix L to the Code (Chapter III, Ar�cle 1.4), the addi�on of any device
to a helmet, aerodynamic or otherwise, is allowed if it was homologated with the helmet
concerned.
For helmets with 8858-2010 Helmet M6 anchorages (HANS atachment points) it is notallowed to use the M6 anchorages in kar�ng for safety reasons. Long hair must be containeden�rely in the helmet.
A pair of shoes covering the feet and protec�ng the ankles.
Kar�ng Body Protec�on homologated by the FIA according to the FIA Standard 88702018.
* Note: Since 1st January 2021, the use of Kar�ng Body Protec�on («the KBP»)
according to FIA Standard 8870-2018 is mandatory for all Drivers at FIA Kar�ng
Championship, Cup and Trophy events. For the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, the KBP
will be mandatory for the Junior and Senior Categories.
• Pit to Kart radio communica�on is not allowed.
8.2.3. Each Driver will be en�tled to submit to Scru�neering the following equipment:•••

Number of chassis:

1 (the one allocated to him by drawing lots).

•

Number of engines:

1 (the one allocated to him by drawing lots).

•Sets of «slick» tyres:

1 of the prescribed make.

The kart must be presented in full conﬁgura�on (assembled chassis + bodywork + extracomponents) with the engine.
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As from the Free Prac�ce, each Driver may have the following equipment:

8.3.

•

Number of chassis:

1 (the one marked at Scru�neering).

•

Number of engines:

1 (the one marked at Scru�neering).

•Sets of «slick» & «wet weather» tyres: * (maximum number of tyres).

Maximum Number of Slick & Wet Weather Tyresa) Reserved for use in Free Prac�ce and Warm-ups:• For the Junior & Senior Categories: 1 set of new «slick» tyres; 2 sets of new «wet weather»tyres.
• For the Mini Category: 1 set of new «slick» tyres; 1 set of new «wet weather» tyres.
b) Reserved for use from Qualifying Prac�ce un�l the Final:• For the Junior & Senior Categories: 1 set of new «slick» tyres; 2 sets of new «wet weather»tyres.
• For the Mini Category: 1 set of new «slick» tyres; 1 set of new «wet weather» tyres.
c) Distribu�on:
Tyres will be distributed and allocated by random draw in the Servicing Park. The bar codes
corresponding to each Driver will be reproduced on the Technical Passport of the Driverconcerned.
d) Stocking:• Tyres will be stocked under the responsibility of the Compe�tor/Driver.
• As soon as tyres are under the responsibility of the Compe�tor/Driver, they will not betaken back by the tyre supplier.

e) Change:
In case a «slick» tyre is punctured during Qualifying Prac�ce or a Qualifying Heat, a Driver willbe allowed to use a spare tyre (one of the «slick» tyres used during Free Prac�ce) and have it
registered under the supervision of the Technical Delegate, following the approval of theTechnical Delegate through a report made by the tyre single supplier.
8.4. Any chassis for which damage is observed during the Kar�ng compe��ons must be reportedby the supplier to the Technical Delegate, who will be the only Oﬃcial en�tled to allow or refuse
the replacement of the damaged chassis by a chassis that was not registered at Scru�neering andthat will be taken from among chassis of the make concerned ini�ally marked by the FIA.
8.5. On decision of the Stewards, the Scru�neers will be authorized at any �me of the Kar�ng
compe��ons to interchange Compe�tors’ equipment (chassis, engine, carburetor, igni�on, inlet
silencer, axle, accessories) with another Compe�tor’s equipment or with equivalent subs�tu�onequipment taken, by drawing lots, from the stock of the supplier concerned.
8.6. The measuring device MiniRAE Lite of the company «RAE Systems Inc. (USA)» will be used in
Qualifying Prac�ce, Qualifying Heats and Final Phase to check that the tyres are in conformity withthe regula�ons.
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The VOC measurement of the tyres may not exceed 15 ppm (maximum limi�ng value) under any
circumstances.
Note: Pollu�on of the tyres, e.g. by chain spray, must be avoided since this can result in the limi�ngvalue being exceeded.
Should the check establish that one or more tyres are not in conformity with the regula�ons, therelevant Driver will not be allowed access to the ”Start Servicing Park” and to the ”Pre-Grid”:
consequently no par�cipa�on in the corresponding part of the Compe��on (Qualifying Prac�ce,Qualifying Heats and Final). Protests against this procedure are not admited. Appeals in thisregard do not have a suspensive eﬀect.

9. Fuel & Fuel/Oil Mixture
9.1.

Only the fuel of the selected single supplier is allowed to be used during the en�rety of theKar�ng compe��ons.
9.2. The percentage of Fuel / Oil Mixture for all Categories will be dictated by the selected single
supplier(s) of engines and must be respected at all �mes.
9.3. Fuel Distribu�on: The pre-mixed fuel will be available for distribu�on at a designated loca�on
within the paddock to be determined within Supplementary Regula�ons, throughout the dura�onof the Kar�ng compe��ons. Compe�tors are to bring their fuel tank and/or full kart to the awning,to refuel.

10. General Safety
Ar�cle 2.14 of the General Prescrip�ons.

11. Running of the Kar�ng Compe��onEach Kar�ng compe��on will comprise Free Prac�ce, Qualifying Prac�ce, Qualifying Heats and a ﬁnalphase.
a) Free Prac�ce: Ar�cle 18 A of the CIK-FIA Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons.
b) Qualifying Prac�ce: Ar�cle 18 B of the CIK-FIA Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons.
c) Qualifying Heats:I.
For the Junior & Senior Categories: Ar�cle 18 C of the CIK-FIA Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons.
II.
For the Mini Category: All provisions of Ar�cle 18 C of the CIK – FIA SpeciﬁcPrescrip�ons apply, with a Qualifying Heat distance of 10 km.
d) Final phase: For the Junior & Senior Categories: Ar�cle 18 E of the CIK-FIA SpeciﬁcPrescrip�ons.
For the Mini Category: 22 Drivers will take part in it, covering a distance of 15 km. Star�ngposi�ons will be determined according to the Final Intermediate Classiﬁca�on establisheda�er the Qualifying Heats. During the Final, any Driver about to be overtaken or who has been
overtaken by the race leader for any reason whatsoever will be shown the blue and red ﬂag(double diagonal) with his number. He shall compulsorily go to the scales in the Parc Ferméand will be classiﬁed according to the number of laps that he has actually completed.
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Intermediate Classiﬁca�on established a�er the Qualifying Heats will take part to a“Consola�on Race”, covering a distance of 12 km. Star�ng posi�ons will be determinedaccording to the Final Intermediate Classiﬁca�on established a�er the Qualifying Heats.
During the Consola�on Race, any Driver about to be overtaken or who has been overtaken by
the race leader for any reason whatsoever will be shown the blue and red ﬂag (doublediagonal) with his number. He shall compulsorily go to the scales in the Parc Fermé and will beclassiﬁed according to the number of laps that he has actually completed.
e) Classiﬁca�ons: Ar�cle 19 Case A of the Speciﬁc Prescrip�ons.

12. Star�ng Grids
Ar�cle 2.19 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

13. Star�ng Procedure
13.1. Ar�cle 2.20 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.
13.2. Type of starts: rolling starts for direct-drive karts with or without a clutch, as deﬁned in Ar�cle

2.20 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.
13.3. The Stewards may use any video or electronic system likely to help them to take a decision.
The Stewards’ decisions may supersede those taken by Judges of Fact. Any infringement of theprovisions of the Code or of these Spor�ng Regula�ons rela�ng to the star�ng procedure may
entail the disqualiﬁca�on of the Driver concerned from the Compe��on.

14. Suspending a Race
Ar�cle 2.21 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

15. Resuming a Race
Ar�cle 2.22 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

16. FinishAr�cle 2.23 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

17. Parc Fermé
Ar�cle 2.13 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

18. Incidents
Ar�cle 2.24 of the CIK-FIA General Prescrip�ons.

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19. EntriesPar�cipa�on fees must be paid by the Compe�tor and the entry form completed on the Oﬃcial FIA
Motorsports’ Games Entries pla�orm.
The FIA must have received the par�cipa�on fees through the dedicated FIA Motorsport Gamespla�orm at the latest on the closing date of entries, set at 23/09/2024.
The par�cipa�on fee, which will include the entry fee to the Kar�ng compe��on, the full turn-key kart
package, fuel, �res and paddock awning per Driver for the Kar�ng compe��ons (Mini, Junior & Senior)is:••€4990 in Kar�ng Sprint Jr and Kar�ng Sprint Sr,€3400 in Kar�ng Mini.

20. FIA Motorsport GamesThe FIA Kar�ng compe��ons will each contribute one Gold, one Silver and one Bronze medal towards
the overall FIA Motorsport Games medal table.
For Awards, Trophies, Podium ceremonies and Prize Giving, Compe�tors must refer to the FIA
Motorsport Games 2024 Event Regula�ons.

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