7/29/2010
Notice to the 2010 Grand National Top 5 Winners in all Classes
If you did not receive your Whatcharun Form at the Grand Nationals, please click on the Forms page below. Complete the Form and mail to the address on the bottom of the Form.
This will ensure the inclusion of your Whatcharun information in the 2010 Grand National Annual Magazine.
05/18/2010
2010 2 Cycle Speedway/Speedway Midget Grand National Entry Form is now available.
01/05/2010
2010 Grand National Waiver Form now available.
07/19/2010
Congratulations to the new 2010 IKF Experts!!!
2 Cycle Sprint
Kolby Araki
4 Cycle Sprint
Alan Cathey
Tim Lawrence
Tristen Orear
Mike Schorn
Road Race
Anthony Honeywell
Joe Kitterman
Scott Kuntze
Scott Saunders
4 Cycle Speedway
Andrew Dove
Kiefer Kalin
07/18/2010
2010 IKF 4 Cycle Speedway Grand National Day #4 Results are now available.
07/16/2010
2010 IKF 4 Cycle Speedway Grand National Day #3 Results are now available.
07/15/2010
2010 IKF 4 Cycle Speedway Grand National Day #2 Results are now available.
07/14/2010
2010 IKF 4 Cycle Speedway Grand National Day #1 Results are now available.
Congratulations to Tom Rayl , winner of the Top Engine Builder Award presented by Briggs & Stratton and the IKF.
07/12/2010
2010 IKF 2 Cycle Sprint Grand National Results are now available.
07/12/2010
2010 IKF 4 Cycle Sprint Grand National Results are now available.
07/12/2010
2010 IKF Road Race Grand National Results are now available.
07/15/2010
2010 Region 4A Speedway Points are now available.
07/15/2010
On July 23 - 25 Region 6 racers will once again make the
trip north to Canada. There
they will meet at the famed kart track in Chilliwack, British Columbia...
Click here to view the press release
07/12/2010
2010 Region 4B Speedway Race Schedule Update now available.
See Region 4B Speedway Schedule
07/06/2010
2010 Lake Speed Award recipient, Jake Craig
07/02/2010
2010 Region 5A Speedway Points are now available.
06/29/2010
Komet Clutch Deal Extension Press Release
For Immediate Release:
In view of the fact that the IKF has delayed the mandatory introduction of the
new IAME manufactured clutch for the KOMET spec classes until Jan 1, 2011, Haddock,
Ltd.,Inc will be extending the special pricing offer (originally announced in
December, 2009) for the KOMET Retrofit clutch until August 1, 2010.
Engine owners may obtain these units on a one clutch per engine basis at the
special introductory price of $200.00
To take advantage of this special offer, owners must present a valid serial
number (the number stamped on the REAR of the engine)
Clutches are available in 10 or 11 tooth models.
To take advantage of this special offering, please contact Haddock, Ltd., Inc.
or your local KOMET dealer.
See www.kometengine.com for more info.
Haddock, Ltd., Inc.
423-698-0847
06/23/2010
2010 Region 3 Speedway Points are now available.
06/22/2010
2010 Region 11 Road Race Points are now available.
06/22/2010
2010 Region 3 Speedway Race Location Change.
Atwater Karting Speedway to host the August 21 and August 22, 2010 race events.
06/10/2010
Section 207 Rule Update
Section 207 Add as new Note after Class List
Effective July 1, 2010 allow HPV or KPV engine, pipe and clutch in the HPV-1, HPV-2 or HPV-4 classes.
Effective July 1, 2010 allow HPV or KPV engine or clutch in the HPV-3 class with HPV-3 pipe.
Effective January 1, 2011 allow HPV or KPV engine or pipe with clutch model D-71840 only in HPV-1, HPV-2 or HPV-4 classes.
Effective January 1, 2011 allow HPV or KPV engine with clutch model D-71840 only with HPV-3 pipe in HPV-3 class.
06/21/2010
2010 Region 4A Sprint Race Schedule update.
06/18/2010
Rule Update for Section 675.20 Crankcases
06/15/2010
2010 Region 4B Speedway Points are now available.
06/10/2010
Rule Update for Section 207 HPV/KPV Information
06/09/2010
PRD Spec Class Carburetor Clarification:
The HL166 carburetor as used in PRD Spec must have either the retaining clip assembly or the retaining sleeve installed on the throttle shaft.
Johm Motley, Chair TaG Committee
International Kart Federation
06/02/2010
2010 Region 5 Speedway - New Class Structure and Hot Lap Times now available.
See Region 5 Speedway Schedule
06/01/2010
2010 Region 3 Speedway Race Location Change.
University Plains Speedway to host the August 21 and August 22, 2010 race events.
05/17/2010
National Spec Tire for the IKF Sprint Program
After reviewing the proposals submitted in response to the IKF's "Request for Proposal" regarding selection of a tire brand and compound for the 2010 and 2011 competition years, we have selected the Bridgestone as the nominated tire for the sprint program in IKF.
It was particularly difficult this time as several responders submitted outstanding proposals. Coupled with very fine tires in terms of quality, performance and pricing it made the selection the most difficult is has been.
One of the issues that distorted the financial implications was Regional programs that had committed to certain tires beyond the approval period. The Board of Directors has taken steps to prevent this from occurring in the future.
We were also unable to test the tires within the original time frame due to a number of outside factors including the unusually wet California winter. This made the task very difficult.
We want to sincerely thank those manufaturers that participated and hope they will continue to support the IKF and its members.
04/22/2010
2010 IKF Speedway Grand National Tire Rules are now available.
The Spec tire for the 2010 IKF 4 Cycle Speedway Grand National is ANY Maxxis tire.
The 2010 IKF 2 Cycle Speedway Grand National is OPEN TIRE.
Please contact the IKF with any questions on the tire rules.
04/20/2010
IKF Region 11 Sprint Regional Points now available.
04/20/2010
2010 Region 11 Sprint - NorCal Entry Form is now available.
04/12/2010
2011 TaG Engine and Engine Parts Approval Process
In 2007 IKF joined with other major sanctioning bodies to approve TAG engines for the 2008 to 2010 competition years. The objectives were to bring stability to a popular and rapidly growing class and to maintain parity among the diverse group of TAG engines. Although this has been a challenging task, the success of the TAG classes has shown the approval and handicapping process to be effective.
As a result the major sanctioning bodies are now opening their approval processes for new TAG engines for the 2011 to 2013 race seasons. New parts for existing engines may also be submitted. IKF and the other sanctioning bodies anticipate that the new or revised engines will fall within the performance envelop of the current engines. The sanctioning organizations want to continue their existing programs with a minimum of change to existing engines and approve a very limited number of new engines.
To make the process easier several of the sanctioning bodies that include a TAG program will be meeting in Bridgeview, Illinois on Monday, May 3 to examine the engines and parts. In addition to IKF, these organizations include WKA, CKI, and SKUSA. KART and TAG USA have also been invited.
Any manufacturers or authorized importers or distributors who wish to submit
an engine or parts for IKF approval should review the 2010 IKF Technical Manual,
Section 624 for details. In summary they need to submit a complete engine package
including carburetor, air box, header and pipe. A radiator is not necessary.
They should contact IKF TAG Committee Chair, John Motley for shipping instructions
and approval fees. He can be reached at 805-238-7060 or john@racekarteng.com.
04/01/2010
09 Leopard Weight Adjustment
As provided for in the 2010 IKF Rulebook, we have adjusted the weight for this engine to the same as the previous Leopard engine effective April 1, 2010.
While we have closely monitored other organizations results where both types of engines have been run at the same weight, we have not had broad basis for this decision.
Accordingly we will continue to observe the situation and reserve the right to modify the weight accordingly.
John Motley
IKF TaG Committee Chair
03/22/2010
2010 Region 4B Road Race Schedule changes now available.
May - Cancelled
September - Location TBD
October - Location TBD
01/11/2010
Information regarding Certified Birth Certificates Required for IKF Membership effective January 1, 2011.
Effective January 1, 2011, the International Kart Federation will require all minor members, under the age of 18, to have a Certified BIrth Certificate on file at the IKF Office.
Copies will not be accepted.
Please send a Certified Birth Certificate with all new and renewing minor memberships in 2010. Current IKF minor members may send their Birth Certificate at any time during 2010.
The IKF will require this only once - we do not need this done each year.
Renewal Memberships received without the Certified BIrth Certificates will be on hold and considered expired until the Certified Birth Certificate is received at the IKF Office. New Memberships will not be processed without the Certified Birth Certificate.
Please call the Membership Desk at the IKF Office, 909-923-4999 or email membership@ikfkarting.com, if you have any questions.
12/17/2009
The new 2010 clutch retrofit kit for the KOMET piston valve engine is now available.
Engine owners may obtain these units on a one-clutch-per engine basis at a special introductory price of $ 200.00
This offer is good until July 1, 2010
To take advantage of this special, owner must present an engine serial number (number on the REAR of the engine) for validation.
At this time, only the 10 tooth model is available however in January 2010, all other sizes will be offered.
To take advantage of this offer please contact Haddock, Ltd.,Inc or your local Komet agent.
Haddock, Ltd.,Inc. 423-698-0847
2009- - 2010 IKF REGION 7 SPRINT POSTINGS BELOW:
06/04/2010
2010 Region 7 Sprint Final Spring Points are now available
04/24/2010
2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series Update
It has been brought to my attention the announcement to modify the 2010 I.K.F. Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series has created some confusion regarding points distribution for the first race schedule (winter/spring). The release stated "Whatever points you score will be added to the corresponding classes ran in the first series and also as race one of the second series".
Clarification
May 1st and 2nd LAKC will host the I.K.F. Region 7 Bridgestone Championship
Series race at Cal Speed Kart Track. This race will be the last race of the
first series and the first race of the second series (summer/fall).
Saturday afternoon:
Rookie Sportsman and TAG/Masters PRD TAG Controlled will race for points. These
points will be added to the Rookie Sportsman and TAG/Masters PRD TAG classes
ran in the first series.
Sunday:
A. Kid Kart
B. JR I Comer
C. Komet-1
D. JR II PRD TAG Controlled
E. Komet-2
F. SR PRD TAG Controlled
G. Komet-4 @ 360/SR Super sportsman RLV-3 pipe @340*
*Run together-scored together-combined class
The above classes will race for points. These points will be added to the Sunday
classes of the first series. The points for the SR PRD TAG Controlled class
will be added to the Saturday class of the first series.
The points scored on Sunday will also be added as the first points earned for the second series.
All classes ran on Saturday in the first series except Rookie Sportsman and SR PRD TAG Controlled will be counted through the third race at Buffalo Bills.
It is my intent to create a situation that is equal and fair to everyone. Is it perfect? Probably not, but it's the best I can offer to everyone.
Respectfully
Art Verlengiere
Director, International Kart Federation/Region-7, Coordinator
04/02/2010
Cancellation of Round 4 of the Region 7 Sprint Winter/Spring Series
03/17/2010
Revised Region 7 Sprint Tire Rule
All Junior classes: Sunday classes must use tires previously run in 2010 Region 7 competition. Most will choose to run "Saturday's" tires. If you are a Sunday only competitor or choose to run other than a set of Saturday's tires, they must be approved by the Tech Director prior to Sunday's practice. Scuffed tires will not be approved. The Tech Directors decision is final.
01/26/2010
2010 Region 7 Sprint New Policy Change Announcement for 2010 Series.
1/20/2010
2010 Region 7 Sprint Rain Tire Information.
1/08/2010
2010 Region 7 Sprint Class Weight Change Information
01/04/2010
Region 7 PRD Spec Junior Competitors
Correct rear tire size available.
12/17/2009
MPORTANT Region 7 Announcements for 2010
Read announcements for new information on:
- Pilot program for tire control in HPV1 classes
- Kid Kart fuel
- PRD 125cc Fireball Rules for 2010
- Sr. Super Sportsman and Sr. Super Sportsman Heavy rear tire size
12/02/2009
2010 Region 7 Technical Information
11/19/2009
2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series Bulletin
See Region 7 Sprint