The wka is believed to currently have approximately 5,000 members. Be ready if you have not enjoyed an akra event, you will soon. Tons of great advice that would have helped me do an even better job of supporting my sons development while he was karting. World karting association 6051 victory ln sw, concord, north carolina 28027 rated 4. The complete book of karting hardcover june 1, 1961 by dick day author, kart magazine editor see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. All circuits comply with national safety guidelines. A general list of our classes, for more information on individual classes please refer to our rule book. You can now order your copy by calling the akra office. Karting a complete introduction karting books books.
World karting association trademark of world karting. World karting association, american kart racing association, etc. Ni karting page 6 of 14 ni karting karting association. Promotion of products and services of third parties through sponsoring arrangements and license agreements. Directly below is a chart giving a brief overview of our championship classes and rules. You must advise blairsville speedway llc at least 30 days prior to banquet to insure your award will be available. With attendance in excess of 400 competitors, the skusa supernats has become the largest single kart race in north america and probably the world.
If tires are found to be outside of the durometer window, those tires will be marked illegal and may be cause for driver suspension. When it is apparent that a competitor is trying to abuse the rules for an unfair advantage, heshe should be thrown out. Leads the new racer with years of experience through the many decisions and purchases to make the new experience rewarding and enduring. May 20, 2019 the forks karting association speedway is a member owned, 18 mile clay oval for go kart racing. Event results and practice sessions of world karting association. Event results and practice sessions of world karting.
Particularly in reference to engine specifications, the world karting association s technical manual, as well as rule books for shifter kart usa skusa, tag usa, akra, mini rok and burris f200, is sometimes mentioned in this rule book and by s. Adkins raceway park opened after karting track was closed for 17 years. The world karting association, or wka, is the largest sanctioning body for kart racing in north america. The annual skusa supernats is held in las vegas and attended by kart racers from around the world. This is, and i hope always will be, a fun, familyinvolved motorsport. Briggs classes must conform to a traditional sprint setup with no laydown seats. Recent forum topics dart kart0 in general discussion by david kelly on 22may20 3. When the world karting association manufacturers cup program announced their 2020 schedule, the date set for april 1719 was slated to be in charlotte, north carolina. Palmini exhaust for mcculloch0 in for sale wanted to buy by sonny gerber on 9may20 12.
Manufacturers, teams, organisers, clubs and circuit owners were all invited to motor sports house to hear a presentation from the msa on their suggested view of the future with a major change. Our website allows non members to view tracks, events and products and services offered by its members. Karting news the latest headlines from the open wheel. We are a membership organisation representing karting tracks from all parts of the united kingdom. Through the years, these words seem to have slid from the front of our rule books to the rear of some books, and have completely disappeared in others. Adults and children alike can race their own highperformance sprint karts right here at nola motorsports on the largest karting facility in north america.
Should you know of something that you would like to purchase, but are unable to find it in our current inventory, please do not hesitate to contact us. Drivers with less than 3 years of karting experience. With karting across the united states halted due to covid19, teams, competitors, series, organizations, mechanics, team owners and more jumped on the sim racing bandwagon and now it is the world karting associations turn. Explore all event results and practice sessions, leaderboards, lap times, lapcharts, comparisons, speed and more data of world karting association. In future competitors in the retroracer formula a series will be able to use either the current mojo d2 vega w5 rubber or with immediate effect komet k1h and komet. The track foundation was laid down by the late george kugler, who was the founder of the world karting association. Today were one of the largest sanctioning organizations in the sport with over 300 facilities, series, and events using our programs.
Summit racing equipment is excited to announce that it will be the presenting sponsor for these world karting association wka racing programs 6051 victory lane concord, nc 28027. Except for emergency andor safety, the rules will not be changed before the 2019 competition year begins. One of the fias key objectives is to encourage and implement the adoption of common regulations for all forms of motor sports and series across the world. While the planned facility and layout was a temporary circuit in the concord area, wka officials have confirmed the anticipated return to charlotte motor speedway. A surprising amount transcends kart racing and i can see various aspects that still apply now that my son is racing in cars. The following document contains clarifications and interpretations by the board of trustees in regards to the code of regulations. Encouraging amateur kart racing by organizing, sanctioning, conducting, regulating and governing amateur kart racing activities. Superkartsusa official website of the skusa supernationals and prokart challenge racing series. With all the changes that are taking place in karting today. Now the rules take effect on january 1st so dont go out changing anything up just yet. Particularly in reference to engine specifications, the world karting associations technical manual, as well as rule books for shifter kart usa skusa, tag usa, akra and burris f200, are sometimes mentioned in this rule book and by s. Tim reed called the executive session to order at 7.
Pages in category world karting association drivers the following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. A minimum height of 52 inches is required for adult karts. Walter allan meyers, mechanic, inventor, writer, in memoriam 12311934 03262019 april 9, 2019 walter allan meyers died of natural causes on 26 march 2019 at the age of 84. Beginner karting guide book, karting a complete introduction by jean l. Midwest sprint, oval, and enduro karting organization founded in 1994 with the primary emphasis on camaraderie and family atmosphere of kart racing. Genibrel offers never before available information for the prospective karter. The affordable and reliable briggs world formula engines consistent. The complete book of karting hardcover june 1, 1961. Cik style bodywork only, no full coverage front or side bodywork. Based on official mylaps transponder data mylaps speedhive. Oct 11, 2012 world karting association unveils 20 rule changes october 11, 2012 trustees approved several technical modifications to the yamaha and komet junior and senior engine specifications to balance performance across the sportsman, junior and senior classes. Oval racing at gvkc follows the american kart racing associations akra rules. Classes and rules formula karting championship fkc.
World karting association the foundation of motorsports. Akra has worked hard to bring karting into the future. Adkins raceway park was built over 50 years ago in port washington. The nka is here to help the nka can appoint advisors to assist large companies organizations to structure national events. Leading figures from kart racing have met up with the motor sports association in unique meetings aimed at thrashing out the future of karting in the uk. Wka is the largest sanctioning body for gokart racing in the u. The nka, founded in 1985 by don janowski, is a sanctioning organization that provides the critical programs and resources for racers, events, and the karting industry. We run local racing events monthly, as well as nationally sanctioned events throughout the year. Competition year is defined as january 1 through december 31 of the current year. Printed technical manuals in the field of go carts. The sport of go kart racing cut its teeth on these two words. As noted in the rule book, classes of comparable speed are subject to be combined if there is a low kart count for one or both classes.
It is located on the grand forks county fair grounds property, east of the river cities speedway, north of gateway drive forks karting association gokart racing in grand forks, nd. Set to go green on april 27, wka racers will have the opportunity to compete in a fiverace series via the popular iracing platform and pilot a. To obtain a copy of the 2019 rule book and tech manual, contact a kart shop or visit the akra website. The advantages for event organizers in using an nka registered circuit are circuits are inspected regularly. Guidelines for international series of karting 2016 dynamic round 8th to 11th march 2016 1 firstly make a note that the track is about 50 km from the city so arrange your resources accordingly. The ikf rules and rulebook are for the exclusive use of, and participation in. Race officials and tech inspectors must use the rule book to enforce fair and equal competition.
The ikf rules and rulebook are for the exclusive use of, and participation in, ikf. The wka was founded in 1971 and is located directly behind charlotte motor speedway in concord, north carolina. The opening round of the 2018 ni regional kart championship is now less than 2 weeks away on the 10th march at kirkistown. If you would like the 2019 vintage information and rules, look here. K7788 head1 in for sale wanted to buy by mike berg on 10may20 12. Learn how to master the art of kart driving book evenflow. This is the book i wish was there when my son was kart racing. World karting association online store welcome to our online store. All engines for akra spec classes will be teched per world karting association akra rules if said rules exist for the current season. The info below applies only to the kwc world championship races. Subscribe to receive the latest pit boards, tech updates and spotlights from wka. Over 50,000 people have been wka members since the organizations inception in 1971.
The rulebook is one of the most important tools to. Karting handbook the newest karts, special engines, where. Each team will be allotted a 10ftx10ft work space, teams are to get a creative poster with team name, college name, isk id, contact no. Helping to control prices and to insure that karting is around for a long. Ikf rule book used for kid kart, comer, 206 classes, and where skusa rules otherwise do not apply. Akra looks toward the future and what we can do to help our karters. But when a part is questionable, it should be looked at through the eyes of fairness, and spirit and intent should rule. Since 1971, the world karting association has provided a venue for racers to enjoy all aspects of karting in the usa. Tire warmers and tire prep are strictly prohibited. As karting continues to take a hit from the economy. Nfkcbeginners guide to karting north florida kart club.
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