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MEMBERSHIP NEWS "Road to the Nationals" Series at Shasta Kart Track See the Events section in this issue for more information on punch races for Grand National qualification. VOLUME 49, NO.3 • MARCH 2009 Karter News is the official monthly publication of the International Kart Federation. Editor Pat Eldridge (pat@ikfkarting.com) Production Coordinator Felton Stroud / Stroud Design, Inc. International Kart Federation: Advertising, Membership and Subscription information: Office: 909/923-4999, Office Fax: 909/923-6940 website: www.ikfkarting.com Address: International Kart Federation, 1609 S. Grove Ave., Suite 105, Ontario, CA 91761 International Kart Federation Staff: Pat Eldridge (pat@ikfkarting.com) Carmen Carranza (carmen@ikfkarting.com) Cynthia Enriquez (membership@ikfkarting.com) Karter News (ISSN: 0096-3216) is published monthly by the International Kart Federation, 1609 S. Grove Ave., Suite 105, Ontario, CA 91761. When applicable, preferred periodicals postage paid at Ontario, CA and additional offices. There is no restriction to access the virtual issues (January to October) on the International Kart Federation website. The printed issues: the Grand Nationals Yearbook and the Competition Regulations and Technical Manual, will be mailed to members as part of the I.K.F. member’s benefits. These two printed issues may be purchased individually. To join I.K.F., send $60.00 for one year’s membership - U.S. funds only. Editorial information: Karter News Magazine, 437 W. Wilshire, Ste. C, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Phone: 405/840-3158, Fax: 405/843-1465, e-mail: strouddesign@strouddesign.com At least six weeks notice will be required to effect an address change. When making an address change, please use postal forms and give the old address as well as the new and the effective date. When possible, please furnish the mailing label from the latest magazine. Send to Karter News Circulation, 1609 S. Grove Ave., Suite 105, Ontario, CA 91761. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Karter News Circulation, 1609 S. Grove Ave., Suite 105, Ontario, CA 91761. Tech and Article contributions: Karter News welcomes any such contributions, but assumes no responsibility for the return or safety of artwork, photographs, or manuscripts. Material to be returned should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope with the correct return postage. Deadline for all submitted material is the first of the month two months prior to the month of publication For display advertising space rates, please contact the International Kart Federation at 909/923-4999. All material published herein is copyrighted by the International Kart Federation and may be reprinted only by written permission by the President of the Board of Directors. I.K.F. Office Telephone: 909/923-4999, Fax: 909/923-6940 Competition Regulations and Technical Manual: The International Kart Federation, Inc., is the sole owner of the right to use the Competition Regulations and Technical Manual. The use of any rule in this rule book or any other later promulgated rule or regulation is expressly prohibited, without written permission from the International Kart Federation, Inc. Unauthorized use of the Competition Regulations and Technical Manual is with the assumption of any and all risks, with the user expressly required to indemnify (as a Type 1 indemnity), defend, and hold harmless the International Kart Federation, Inc., its officers, directors, employees and members. The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules and regulations shall govern the conditions of all events and by participating in these events, all members are deemed to have complied with these rules. No express or implied warranty of safety shall result from publication of, or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators or others. Publication of any advertisement shall not be considered an endorsement of the product or services involved. 2009 ikf board of directors meeting schedule April 2009 Board Meeting - April 18-19, 2009 Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel 429 North Vineyard Avenue Ontario, CA 91764 Call 909-937-8000 or 800-325-3535 for reservations. Ask for IKF Room Discount until April 5, 2009. September 2009 Board Meeting - September 19-20, 2009 2009 IKF Rulebook available for purchase The 2009 IKF Competition Regulations and Technical Manual is available for $25.00 each. This does not include IKF membership and voting privileges. Rulebooks are available at quantity rates plus shipping charges. Minimum order is 5 Rulebooks "for quanity rates." Contact the IKF office at 909- 923-4999 to order or with any questions you may have. NEW MEMBERS January 2008 Corey Mack............................................................................ CA Colin Blum............................................................................. CA Rich Hays............................................................................... CA Nicky Hays............................................................................ CA Larry Morgan........................................................................ CA Eric Lazar............................................................................... CA James Neubauer.................................................................... CA Jeff Havens............................................................................. CA Bill Wuestenhoefer............................................................... AZ George Lavenson................................................................... HI Judy Lavenson....................................................................... HI James Eshom......................................................................... CA Jonathan Eshom.................................................................... CA William Barrett...................................................................... CA Ethan Barrett.......................................................................... CA Manuel Mestre...................................................................... CA Emmanuel Mestre................................................................. CA Pastorisa Mestre.................................................................... CA Charles Wagner..................................................................... CA Hayden Wagner.................................................................... CA Pat Bentley.............................................................................. TX Stephen Harris.................................................................... MN Joey Weaver........................................................................... AR © 2009 International Kart Federation 6 KARTER NEWS - March 2009
TECH & RULE BOOK UPDATES ☞ = Indicates new update for this issue. Please note that Tech & Rule book Updates will now go into effect thirty (30) days after they are posted on the IKF Website: (www.ikfkarting.com) ADD: CHANGE: DELETE: Rule has been added where indicated by reference number. Rule has been modified from the original version. Rule has been deleted from the rule book. Exceptions: 1) All-metal lock nuts, or bolts drilled and safety wired, are required to fasten brake disc to brake hub. 2) One-Use fasteners/Nylocks may not be used on previously drilled bolts without secondary retention as described above. 3) Ballast: All bolts used to secure ballast shall be fastened to the kart with a nut secured with a cotter pin or safety wire through a hole drilled in the bolt. (See Section 105.2.1.21). DELETE: ☞114.4.1 Verbal Warning: (Delete all) ADD: ☞101.1.5: (Add as second sentence) Appointed IKF Director in Charge is not allowed to compete at the Grand National event. ADD: ☞101.1.6: (Add as second sentence) Appointed IKF Tech Person is not allowed to compete at the Grand National event. CHANGE: ☞105.1.6.3.5 Neck Collars: (Change 2nd sentence to read) The Leatt-Brace Moto GPX, the Leatt-Brace Adventure and the Valhalla 360 neck braces are allowed. ADD: ☞105.2.1 Pre-Race Inspection - Also called Pre-Tech: (Add as new second paragraph) Note: At Regional and Grand National Sprint and Road Race events, the "IKF Pre-Race Technical Inspection Checklist", also called "Self-Tech, may be used as an option to going through the traditional Pre- Race Technical Inspection Procedure. CHANGE: 105.6 Safety Fastening (In 4th paragraph, change all of "Exception" text to read:) CHANGE: ☞114.5.2: (Change all to read) Any driver disqualified from a main or final shall lose any possible awards, not points, for the class from which he was disqualifed. CHANGE: ☞207 #5 Jr. Super Sportsman: (Change Engine text to read) Yamaha KT100S / RLV SSX-V exhaust / engine clutch per 202.5, Weight 300, Age 12-15 CHANGE: 212.4 Day 5: (Change to read:) IAME Cup @ 370 CHANGE: 213.4 Official Schedule: (Change classes on listed days to:) Day 2: Delete Formula 80/85 Heavy Local Option @ 375 Day 2: Add Formula 80/85 Masters Local Option @ 375 Day 3: Delete Formula 80/85 Masters Local Option @ 375 Day 3: Add Formula 80/85 Heavy Local Option @ 375 CHANGE: 275.5 TaG Classes : (change last line to read:) Senior classes for ages 16 - up. (continued on page 8) KARTER NEWS - march 2009 7
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