04/29/05
Rule Updates for Section 312.8 and 312.10
Check Rules Page for updates.

04/28/05
Race Dates Added for Region 4A Speedway
September 3-4, 2005
Four Corners Kart Club
Kart Kanyon Speedway
Additional information available under Schedule
Region 4A Speedway

04/27/05
Two Shifter Classes dropped from Region 7 Sprint Schedule after April 30-May 1, 2005 event in Las Vegas
Mr. Don St. Ours, Region 7 Sprint Coordinator, has announed that the 125 ICC and 125 Moto Shifter classes will be dropped from their series schedule after this coming weekend event in Las Vegas.

04/21/05
2006 IKF Grand Nationals Awarded at Spring Board Meeting
2 Cycle Sprint - Karting Ventures @ CalSpeed, Fontana CA
4 Cycle Sprint - Portland Karting Association @ McMinnville Track, Salem OR
2 Cycle Spdwy/Spdwy Midget - Tri County Karters & Delaware Speedway, Marion IA
4 Cycle Speedway - Randy Baden @ Pipestone County Speedway, Pipestone MN
Road Race - SCK @ Streets of Willow, Rosamond CA
Shifter - SCK @ Streets of Willow, Rosamond CA
No Speedway Pavement GN awarded for 2006

04/07/05
Did You Know?(Published in April 2005 Karter News)
What helmets are legal in 2005 for IKF Sanctioned/Insured events?
According to the 2005 IKF Rulebook:
Section 105.1.6.1 Helmets
"Effective January 1, 2004, all helmets used at IKF insured events must meet one of the following standards: Snell K98,Snell M2000, Snell SA2000,SFI 31.2,SFI 41.2 or newer standards of the same type as they become available."
Section 105.1.6.1.1 Youth Helmets
"Helmets for drivers under the attained age of 12 must meet one of the above standards or the SFI 24.1 standard for youth helmets. Compliance with the above adult and youth requirements is part of the pre-tech inspection at each IKF event. No entrant shall enter the track until his helmet has been approved by the Pre-Tech Inspectors."

Did You Know?(Published in March 2005 Karter News)
What happens if I want to participate in an IKF regional race and I do not have my current IKF membership card or receipt?
2005 IKF rulebook-Section 104 Eligibility: "Only members with a current membership may compete in IKF sanctioned events. All entrants at an IKF sanctioned event will be required to SHOW their IKF membership card or receipt for membership at registration. If an entrant has neither, he/she will be required to apply for membership, at the appropriate fees, prior to the race. If a credit or refund is requested by the entrant 90% of the membership fee will be credited or refunded. NO daily memberships will be allowed at IKF sanctioned events." The participant will be required to apply and pay for membership at that the event; a credit or refund will be handled when the event paperwork reaches the IKF office. Expired IKF memberships can be renewed at IKF regional/insured events. Minor release forms must be submitted with the IKF Membership Application for all minors under the age of 18.

04/01/05
March News moved to the News Archive

Information for 2005 Road Race Grand National
Check out the latest race info under Forms.

Entry Form for 2005 2-Cycle Sprint Grand National
Print and fill out the entry Form.