08/31/05
Region 5A Speedway Event Information!
The fourth stop of the IKF Briggs & Stratton Midwest Speedway Tour will be held this weekend at Saddleback Raceway in Renner, South Dakota.
Two Complete Shows
Saturday, Sept. 3rd
Registration Cut-Off 2pm
Hot Laps to Follow
Sunday, Sept. 4th
Registration Cut-Off 11:30am
Hot Laps to Follow
Further information about the race track, contact Mr. Loren Zomer at 605-366-6789.
As stated before, anyone can race this series as long as they are an IKF member. You can sign up for membership at the track. Any further information regarding the series, contact Mr. Bill Hilger at 402-416-1284.
08/30 /05
Region 4B Speedway Points Now Posted!
Go to Points.
08/26/05
4 Cycle Tech Update
Animal Carb float bowl #555653, with a large brass plug in the bottom is legal. It is available as a retrofit part. This float bowl allows changing the main jet without removing the float bowl from the carb body.
In 704.28 Cam Profile Chart:
Exhaust .020 check points are: 50-45 BBDC and 3-6 ATDC
Intake .020 check points are: 17-14 BTDC and 41-44 ABDC
08/23/05
Shifter Grand National Results Now Posted!
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08/19 /05
Free Tire Giveaway..Region 7 Sprint!!!
Los Angeles, CA: On behalf of the International Kart Federation Region 7 Southwestern Super Series, coordinator Don St. Ours today announced a free tire giveaway at his next event to be held at Willow Springs Kart Track in Rosamond, CA September 3 & 4, 2005.
Continuing his “Racer Appreciation Year” theme, St. Ours will randomly give out one set of tires PER CLASS at this event with the winner of the tires to be chose lottery style. “This type of giveaway is terrific for all of the competitors. Each driver entered in every class of this event has a chance to take home some free tires, from the competitor who takes first place all the way to the last place finisher.” he stated.
This tire giveaway is the latest in “thank you” gifts to participants. Other items such as California Skate Factory skateboards and Liquid eyewear will continue to be given away throughout the race season and at the year end banquet to be held Avalon Restaurant in the Fairplex, in Pomona CA on Oct. 22, 2005.
Submitted by:
Deborah Davidson Harpur, Media Relations IKF Region 7 Southwestern Super Series dharpur@msn.com
310.625.9580
08/18 /05
Tech Update
Section 622.50.20 Base Gaskets: Change to: Maximum thickness .030" total.
08/17 /05
Region 5A Speedway Points Now Posted!
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08/12 /05
TaG Work Group Announces Common Engine Rules!
The TaG Work Group has reached its first goal and today announces engine specifications that will be used across all five sanctioning bodies. Adoption of these common specifications will allow TaG racers to compete anywhere in the US.
On May 10, 2005, representatives of IKF, K.A.R.T., SKUSA, TaG USA and WKA announced the formation of the TaG Work Group. It’s mission is to establish common, sustainable, and stable TaG engine rules; give each organization a voice in establishing, announcing, and maintaining the rules; and share their experiences with the TaG engines, and classes.
The TaG engine ports created the greatest challenge for the TaG Work Group members. The members all agreed that most TaG competitors preferred to maintain unmodified transfer and exhaust ports. The group examined examples of virtually every engine approved for TaG competition and discovered that all manufacturers use some hand grinding to remove casting imperfections as part of their manufacturing process. In spite of this problem, every effort will be made to distinguish between factory grinding and that done by an engine builder or owner to improve performance. Technical inspection of ports will be done using the published port dimensions as well as visual inspection and possible comparison to known stock cylinders.
In an effort to make technical inspection and engine maintenance easier and simpler, the TaG Work Group agreed to relax some specifications that do not have a significant impact on performance. For example, with a few exceptions, fasteners are now open. Bearings are open but must be of the same type and design as the OEM bearings. Seals are open, but they must be the same type as OEM, must be unmodified, and must be installed as the manufacturer intended. Some of the member organizations have chosen to allow after market gaskets.
The sanctioning organizations may either publish or post their TAG engine rules. If they chose to vary slightly from the common TaG Work Group rules, they will indicate any differences on their individual Web sites or in their technical manuals. They may also add additional information to the rules to clarify or the basic TaG Work Group rules or add specific inspection procedures.
Although the TaG Work Group members agree on the need for common engine rules, each sanctioning body may choose its own way to establish parity among the various engine packages. For example, they may run different kart and driver weights depending on the needs of their members. TaG competitors should check with their respective sanctioning bodies to see how parity is being addressed.
The TaG Work Group will continue to meet and work together to exchange information and seek ways to improve the TaG class. Competitors wanting more information should contact their organization’s representative to the TaG Work Group as seen below:
IKF - John Motley-john@racekarteng.com-805-238-7060
K.A.R.T.– Bernie Baldus-bb@landsurvey-co.com-913-706-1995
SKUSA - Todd Bellew-todd@superkartsusa.com-317-774-7025
TaG USA - Dave Larson-GEMPRO001@aol.com-866-489-3283
WKA – Dan Stowell–dan@dmstowell.com-203-264-4606
08/11/05
Region 5 Speedway and Region 11 Sprint
Points now posted, go to:
Region 5 Speedway Points.
Region 11 Sprint Points.
08/10/05
Region 5 Speedway
The September 2nd race at Sheldon Competition Park has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Region 4B Road Race
The date for the September race now posted!
Go to Schedule
08/03/05
Region 4B Road Race
Result from the Hallet Race! Go to Results
Points now Posted! Go to Points.
08/01/05
Midwest Speedway Tour
The third stop of the IKF Briggs & Stratton Midwest Speedway Tour will be held this weekend at Wavelink Park in Waverly, Nebraska. Two complete shows:
Saturday August 6th: Registration cut-off is 2:00pm. with hot laps to follow.
Sunday August 7th: Registration cut-off is 11:30 am with hot laps to follow.
Further information about the race track, contact Mike Stephens, track coordinator at 402-786-5588.
As stated before, anyone can race as long as they are an IKF member. You can sign up at the track if you are not. Any further questions regarding the series you can contact Bill Hilger at 402-416-1284.
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