March 2010 - International Kart Federation

Sprint Grand National to the last two weeks of August or the
first two weeks of September, effective with the 2011 Grand
National.
Verlengiere states it is too early in the year now. Discussion
by Board.
Second by Diederich.
In Favor: Araki, Diederich, Hoegerl, Holmboe, Motley,
Scribner, Verlengiere
Opposed: Schorn
Passed
Verlengiere thanks Mr. May for attending the meeting. Mr. May
states gives reasons why he came to the meeting. To try to help
with input and suggestions, come up with ideas to make it
more affordable, Region 7 issues. Verlengiere feels there is a
disconnect between what the Board does and the people in
the field. Likes people to attend the meetings to shore up the
disconnect. Discusses Region 7 matters. Mr. May states he did
not attend the meeting at Buttonwillow. Verlengiere states
there were constructive ideas from that meeting. Mr. May
states they need to get more of the membership involved on
the regional level. Get more input. Verlengiere states there
is a second series. Discusses tire rule. Was told to just do it
and they will make it work. Mr. May says they need to focus
on the mass, not the few dissenters. Says it is a cost issue.
Motley explains the tire issue, worked pretty well, personnel
intensive. Mr. May states they want it to be fair, even and
competitive. Feels a rule like this is benefitting everybody.
Discusses appropriate penalty- needs to be stiff to discourage
cheating; pull them out of two races. Araki says people
are for it. Mr. May says racing is addictive. Scribner discusses
bar-coding of tires. Mr. Perry states that most competitors
want this deal; want control, can manage it, make it happen
i.e. pilot program. Mr. May says not to let the one or two guys
who think they can beat the system, blow it for all. Discussion
of the tire rule again. Mr. Perry discusses the Rookie Sportsman
and Junior 1; says to flop them around; move in the right
direction. Verlengiere asks to let them figure it out.
Scribner states the Board decided to Table his first agenda
item until the April Board Meeting. Verlengiere states they
are going to look at all the regional boundaries for Regions 6,
7 and 11. Scribner states they should make 4 regions out of 3
regions because of the number of tracks and regional series.
Rotational system. Verlengiere asks to give them time to do
the right thing. Can do at a monthly meeting. Scribner states
they need to be proactive to solve the dilemma.
Motion by Scribner to reduce the suspension of Bryan Eady to a
non-racing probation for the remainder of his suspension. On
probation for the 2010 season.
Discussion: Mr. Eady was advised and directed how he
could undo his suspension; he has taken no action to correct
the situation. Feels he should follow through on the terms of
his suspension and make the apology. Will not consider until
he has made the apology. How he could apologize.
He has not lived up to his responsibility. Had multiple
opportunities to apologize. Explanation of actions for suspension.
Discussion by Board.
Second by Verlengiere.
In Favor: Scribner
Opposed: Araki, Hoegerl, Motley, Schorn, Verlengiere
Abstain: Diederich, Holmboe
Failed
Mr. Perry feels there should be a better process to let IKF
clubs know who is on suspension and probation. A suspension
and probation list will be added to the IKF website. Feels
they will think twice about their actions.
Motion by Holmboe to accept the Section 657 as listed below.
657.1 Conditions and Specifications specific to this class:
657.1.1 This set of rules provides engine rules that can be
used in either Road Racing or Sprint.
657.1.2 Guidelines offered in these pages are subject to the
term “Spirit and Intent” and apply to the technical aspects of
this “Stock” shifter kart class. It is expected that all participants
will adhere to the spirit and intent of these rules. These
are guidelines for fair and equitable competition. They are
not the basis to “read between the lines” in order to circumvent
the intent.
657.3 Cylinder and Top End: 1997-1999 cylinders are legal.
No modification or machining of the cylinder is allowed such
as porting, adding or deleting ports, decking of top or bottom
of cylinder, or re-Nikasil. Cylinder mounting flanges
may be spot faced in the area where the nut meets the flange
only. Some factory grinding is performed prior to the Nikasil
process on many cylinders. The Technical Director reserves
the right to disapprove any cylinder supplied by Honda and
not modified. Some OEM cylinders may not be acceptable
for IKF competition.
Cylinder length is 3.311 – 3.316.
Base gasket to be stock OEM 1999.
657.3.1 Exceptions: Stock power valves may be removed
and after market plugs used, with no filing, welding, or modifying
of the cylinder. The power valve actuator rod hole may
be plugged. OEM power valve covers may be replaced with
aftermarket plates.
657.3.2 Cylinder Head: Head must remain OEM with no
modifications or machining of any kind. Head must fit factory
profile using the Shockwave “Stock CR125” profile gauge.
Removal of mounting boss and modifications to the water
outlets, for the purpose of hose connection, are allowed.
Head gasket must be stock OEM.
Squish or deck height measurement through the spark
plug hole will be a minimum of .050 thousandths, using .060
solder. This is not intended to be a minimum or maximum
dimension. This dimension is a “quick” check to determine
if any non-conforming modifications are present.
657.3.4 Piston, ring, wristpin and upper rod bearing must
be stock OEM. No modifications of any kind. Lapping the
bottom of the ring is permitted.
657.5 Intake System:
657.5.3 Manifold and reeds: Intake manifold must be
stock 1999 OEM CR125 (Honda Part Number 16221-KZ4-
A10 – most are marked KZM4) with no modifications. The
reed cage must be 1999 CR125 (Honda Part Number 14100-
KZ4-J11) After market replacement reeds will be allowed,
including mono reeds or stiffeners. This only allows reeds
that may be installed without modification to the 1999 reed
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