02/03/2012
2012 IKF / SFI Certified Tech Inspector Certification Program
2-Cycle and 4-Cycle
Saturday, March 31, 2012
02/02/2012
IKF Board of Directors January Meeting Minutes are now posted.
01/31/2012
Rule Updates & Changes from the January 2012 IKF Board Meeting
See Rule Updates
01/30/2012
IKF Motorcycle Insurance
The IKF now offers motorcycle insurance for IKF sanctioned/insured club/tracks and promoters.
Please contact the IKF Office at 909-923-4999 or email carmen@ikfkarting.com for information regarding motorcycle insurance for your events.
01/30/2012
2013 IKF Grand National Bids
2 Cycle Sprint
The IKF Board of Directors is requesting back up bids for the 2013 2 Cycle Sprint Grand National. Please fax your bid to 909-923-6940 or email to pat@ikfkarting.com. Please include the nane of the club bidding on the event and the track where the event would be held. Back up bids for the 2013 2 Cycle Sprint Grand National must be received by March 15 2012.
4 Cycle Sprint & Road Race
The IKF Board of Directors has reopened bids for the 2013 4 Cycle Sprint and Road Race Grand Nationals. Please fax your bid to 909-923-6940 or email to pat@ikfkarting.com. Please include which Grand National you are bidding on, the name of the club bidding on the event and the track where the event would be held. Bids for the 2013 4 Cycle Sprint and Road Race Grand Nationals must be received by March 15 2012.
01/26/2012
2012 Region 4A Sprint Race Schedule is available now.
01/26/2012
Tentative list of classes offered for Region 11 Sprint Race #1 (Simraceway, Sonoma, CA)
The list can be viewed on the Sprint Page by clicking on the Region 11 Graphic
01/12/2012
Section 400 Speedway Racing Announcements
1. The minimum wheelbase for Speedway Chassis has not changed for 2012 and remains at 40" minimum per 2012 IKF Rule 401 on page 63.
2. Slip joint chassis is NOT allowed in Speedway racing. This joint must be welded before the chassis is allowed to race at an IKF insured/sanctioned event. Securing the slip joint by bolt is not an accepted fix for competition.
01/09/2012
Clutch Drum Exchange Program announced by Lynn Haddock
Haddock. LTD, Komet Piston Valve importer, is introducing a clutch drum exchange program. According to Lynn Haddock, "Any older six hole drum may be exchanged for the newer three hole type for a special price of $40.00 plus freight. This is less than half of the regular replacement drum price of $88.00. There is no limit on the number of drums that may be exchanged". The replacement program will be in effect until April 1, 2012. Contact Haddock, LTD at 423-698-0847 for details.
12/15/2011
The 2012 Region 6 Sprint Race Schedule is available now.
12/15/2011
The 2012 Region 6 Road Race Schedule is available now.
12/13/2011
2012 Region 7 Sprint Race Schedule available now
It can be accessed on the Sprint Page by clicking on the Region 7 Schedule
12/06/2011
IKF Region 11 Championship Series 2012 Schedule and Information
It can be accessed on the Sprint Page by clicking on the Region 11 graphic.
12/05/2011
Jan Heylen Wins Red Bull Kart Fight at PRI, Powered by Rotax
12/01/2011
IKF Competitor Bobby Kelley Wins Scouting Combine
10/21/2011
IKF Announces 2012-2013 Sprint Spec Tire
The IKF has chosen the Bridgestone YLC to be the IKF spec tire for the IKF 2 & 4 Cycle Sprint National and Regional programs
for 2012-2013.
09/12/2011
Briggs & Stratton Racing Manufacturing Update for All 206 and M-series Engines
04/27/2011
IKF Minor Release Form Update from Michael Davis.
There has been some confusion regarding the new Minor Release Forms required this year.
The legal environment and recent incidents have prompted our insurance carrier to make some changes.
As previously required, parents and the minor need to read and sign the "Parental Consent" and "Assumption of Risk" waivers when attending an IKF sanctioned event.
Some confusion has come up regarding the notarization of those waivers. Notarization will only be needed in two instances:
1) the parental / minor form will be required to be notarized on the parent's signature only if the form is for a new membership or a membership renewal and is kept on file for the racing season, or
2) when a minor comes to an IKF sanctioned event without a parent or guardian and does not have a notarized form on file, he or she must have the notarized form with them, signed by the parent or guardian in order to participate in that event. Only the parent or guardian signature is required to be notarized.
Please do not hesitate to contact Michael Davis at his office at 877-529-0077 or his cell phone 216-401-1620 if you have any questions.
You can also visit our website http://www.mldavisinsurance.com or Facebook "Michael Davis Insurance" to see additional information, coverage explanations, specials and articles.
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.
2011 IKF REGION 7 SPRINT POSTINGS BELOW:
2/01/2011
PRD Controlled Supplementary Rules now posted.
See Rule Updates
01/27/2011
PRD Jr. I Controlled class age change now announced. .
PRD Jr.-1 Controlled is an IKF approved Regional Championship Class. This class uses the small Junior -1 Comer Carb (HL-166) with a .510" carb restrictor and an age range of 8 to 12 years. Effectively immediately the rule has been changed to reflect "attained age of 8 years" in order to compete in this class. Younger drivers have the right of applying for an Exception per Section 104.6.4 of the 2011 Competition Regulations & Technical Manual. The rule will now read, attained age of 8 years to 12 years.
2010 IKF REGION 7 SPRINT POSTINGS BELOW:
08/02/2010
Region 7 Sprint Announcement - Effective Immediately
We have grown increasingly concerned with the practice of running Junior and Kid Kart engines at full throttle, on the stand in both the pit and grid area.
This has resulted in numerous instances of blown up rotors that, in some cases,
ejected parts into surrounding areas. Additionally the practice of running on
stands raises the issue of rapidly turning wheels just inches from the heads
of junior drivers. We have been very fortunate that no serious injuries or deaths
have occurred.
Accordingly we are implementing the following regulations for the grid and pit
areas.
1) The practice of running engines at high rpm's for extended periods will no
longer be allowed in pits, pre-grid or grid areas.
2) When in the pre-grid area no running is allowed
3) When in grid area the engines may only be run on the ground not on stands.
4) Kid Karts: At events where fuel is supplied will be allowed a minimum amount
of low RPM running to ensure the fuel has reached the carburetor. This will
only be allowed when under the direct supervision of a designated race official.
We realize that it is frequently necessary to run the engine after maintenance,
This will only be permitted at modest RPM levels for limited periods of time.
Extended running at RPMs above clutch stall speeds to preheat motors prior to
racing is no longer permitted.
Remember safety first.
Failure to adhere to these revised regulations will result in disqualification.