INDYKART RACEWAY SAFETY BRIEFING VIDEO
INDYKART RACEWAY WARNING
- Anyone who should not be in a stressful or physically demanding environment, should not race.
- If you have doubt, please check with your doctor prior to racing.
- Normal Operation of the ride may be hazardous to the following people:
– Those with heart problems;
– Those with serious back problems;
– Those subject to motion sickness; or
– Those with other health problems that may make them vulnerable to injury; and
– Those who are pregnant will not be permitted to race. - IndyKart Raceway has a strict ZERO-Tolerance policy regarding alcohol and/or drug abuse.
- Anyone who appears to be under the influence will NOT be permitted to race.
- State law requires that each rider must obey all written warnings and directions regarding this ride and refrain from behaving in a reckless manner which may cause or contribute to injury to the rider or others. Failure to comply is a violation of law and subject to penalty.
- IndyKart Raceway reserves the right to refuse riders admission if the rider does not meet the minimum height requirements of 48 inches tall.
INDYKART RACEWAY RULES
- A parent or legal guardian is required to sign the waiver and release of liability for all racers under the age of 18 prior to racing.
- All racers 18 years of age and above must sign the waiver and release of liability prior to racing.
- Junior racers must be 6 years old and at least 48 inches tall. Adult racers must be at least 58” tall.
- Participating in the safety video and racing breifing is required for all racers.
- Helmets must be worn at all times with visors down.
- Racers should keep hands, arms, legs and feet inside the kart at all times.
- Remove any loose clothing.
- Cell phones, purses, wallets and valuables should be places in cubbies in Director’s Booth.
- Closed-toe shoes are required to race.
- Indoor kart racing is a non-contact sport. Bumping, blocking, drifting, stopping on the track will not be tollerated.
- During the race, track personnel will communicate with racers by using flags and signs. Racers are required to follow all directions of the track personnel while racing.
- IndyKart Raceway reserves the right to slow down or remove from the race those who do not follow safety rules, the flags and/or signs while racing.
INDYKART RACEWAY WAIVERS
ADULT WAIVER:
LOCATION OF EVENT(S): IndyKart Raceway
IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work, or participate in any way in the EVENT(S) (defined as any training, competition, event, race, or program sponsored by or affiliated with RPM Raceway or any other Releasee, including but not limited to indoor karting) or being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA (defined as any area requiring special authorization, credentials, or permission to enter or any area to which admission by the general public is restricted or prohibited), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED, for himself, his personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin:
1. Acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he has or will immediately upon entering any of such RESTRICTED AREAS, and will continuously thereafter, inspect the RESTRICTED AREAS which he enters, and he further agrees and warrants that, if at any time, he is in or about RESTRICTED AREEAS and he feels anything to be unsafe, he will immediately advise the officials of such and if necessary will leave the RESTRICTED AREAS and/or refuse to participate further in the EVENT(S).
2. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, track operators, track owners, officials, competition vehicle owners and distributors, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any RESTRICTED AREA, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT(S), premises and event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or EVENT(S) and each of them, their directors, officers, agents and employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as “Releasees,” FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
3. HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees and each of them FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST they may incur arising out of or related to the UNDERSIGNED’S INJURY OR DEATH, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
4. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) whether caused by the NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
5. HEREBY acknowledges that THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. Each of THE UNDERSIGNED, also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PRECEDURES OF THE
RELEASEES.
6. HEREBY agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by the Releasees, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State or Province in which the Event(s) is/are conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT,
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND
HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING
MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY
TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
MINOR WAIVER (Parent):
LOCATION OF EVENT(S): IndyKart Raceway
IN CONSIDERATION of my minor child (“the Minor”) being permitted to participate in any way in the EVENT(S) (defined to be any training, competition, event, race, or program sponsored by or affiliated with RPM Raceway or any other Releasee, including but not limited to indoor karting) and/or being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA(S) (defined to be any area which requires special authorization, credentials or permission to enter or any to which admission by the general public is restricted or prohibited), I agree:
1. I know the nature of the EVENT(S) and the Minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe the Minor to be qualified to participate in the Event(s). I will inspect the premises, facilities, and equipment to be used, or with which the Minor may come in contact. IF I OR THE MINOR BELIEVE ANYTHING IS UNSAFE, I WILL INSTRUCT THE MINOR TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE RESTRICTED AREA AND REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE FURTHER IN THE EVENT(S).
2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND and will instruct the Minor that: (a) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into Restricted Areas involves RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH (“RISKS”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by the Minor’s own actions, or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), the rules of the Event(s), the condition and layout of the premises and equipment, and/or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS NOT KNOWN TO ME or that are not readily foreseeable at this time; (d) THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES and/or damages that could result from those Risk(s) COULD BE SEVERE AND COULD PERMANENTLY CHANGE THE MINOR’S FUTURE.
3. I consent to the Minor’s participation in the Event(s) and/or entry into Restricted Areas and HEREBY ACCEPT AND ASUUME ALL SUCH RISKS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOSSES, COSTS AND/OR DAMAGES FOLLOWING SUCH INJURY, DISABILITY, PARALYSIS OR DEATH, EVEN IF CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED BELOW.
4. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations or any subdivision thereof, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners and distributors, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any Restricted Area, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the Event(s), premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants and other persons or entities who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or Event(s) and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives, owners, members, affiliates, successors and assigns, all for the purposes herein referred to as “Releasees,” FROM ALL LIABILITY TO ME, THE MINOR, my and the Minor’s personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY TO ME OR THE MINOR, including, but not limited to, death or damage to property, CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE.
5. If, despite this release, I, the Minor, or anyone on the Minor’s behalf, makes a claim against any of the “Releasees” named above, I AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES and each of them from ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST THEY MAY INCUR DUE TO THE CLAIM MADE AGAINST ANY OF THE “RELEASEES” NAMED ABOVE, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED ON THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
6. I sign this agreement on my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor. As the parent or legal guardian of the Minor, I represent to the Releasees that I have legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Minor and I agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from and against all claims or liabilities as a result of or relating to any insufficiency of my legal capacity or authority to act for or on behalf of the Minor in the execution of this agreement.
I HAVE READ THIS PARENTAL CONSENT, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING IT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS I AND/OR THE MINOR WOULD
OTHERWISE HAVE TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR LOSSES OCCASIONED BY THE RELEASEES’ FAULT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT.
Minor Waivor/ParticipantLOCATION OF EVENT(S): Pole Position Raceway, Long Island
I have obtained my parent’s consent to participate in the Event(s) (defined to be any training, competition, event, race, or program sponsored by or affiliated with Pole Position Raceway or any other Releasee, including but not limited to indoor karting). I understand that I am assuming all of the risks if I get hurt during the Event(s), and I state the following:
1. Both my parents and I believe I am qualified to participate in the Event(s). I will inspect the premises and equipment and if, at any time, I feel anything to be unsafe, I will immediately leave and refuse to participate further in the Event(s).
2. I understand that the ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT ARE VERY DANGEROUS and INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF MY BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED OR HURT, MY BEING PARALYZED OR KILLED.
3. I know that these risks and dangers may be cause by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event(s), the rules of the Events(s), the condition and layout of the premises and equipment, and/or the NEGLIGENCE of others, including those persons responsible for conducting the Event(s).
4. I HEREBY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, EVEN IF THE RISKS ARE CREATED BY THE NEGLIGENCE of the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning organizations, or any of its subdivisions, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners and distributors, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any restricted areas, promoters, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the Events, premises or event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, consultants, and any other person or entity who gives recommendations, directions, or instructions, or engages in risk evaluation, loss control activities or sales regarding the premises or Events, and each of them, their directors, officers, agents, employees, representatives, owners, members, affiliates, successors and assigns, all for the purposes herein referred to as “Releasees.”
5. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND DISCHARGE, ALL OF THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITY TO ME, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, for any and all loss or damage and any claim or any demand on account of any injury to me including, but not limited to, my death, whether caused by the NEGLIGENCE of the Releasees or otherwise.
