January 1,2019 The IKF Rules and Rulebook are for the exclusive use of, and participation in, IKF sanctioned facilities, series, and events. By opening the Rulebook, you agree to abide by all terms and conditions contained within concerning its use and distribution. INTERNATIONAL KART FEDERATION 2018 COMPETITION REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL MANUAL MISSION STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL KART FEDERATION The goal of the International Kart Federation since 1957 is to foster a membership driven organization providing rules for local, regional, and national competition levels. We will, through adherence to and enforcement of these rules, strive to make competitive karting a safe, affordable, and fair sport that emphasizes family involvement and entertainment. IKF is committed to build the future of the sport it serves. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL: The Decimal Catalog System has been employed in this The Table of Contents illustrates the overall format. To assist manual to simplify the organizational structure of the you further, each main section incorporates stair-stepped manual as well as to facilitate the addition and/or deletion “tabs” on the edge of the pages for quick reference. of material. Also, because of this system, every item in the In the Regulations portion of the manual, particular infor- manual has its own unique reference number mation for each division of racing is contained within that Look for this symbol ☞ which indicates where changes specific section (i.e., Sprint Racing—Section 200.) Please have been made from the prior published manual. If the note that general or universal regulations are all contained symbol is at the beginning of a major section heading, the in Section 100—Introduction and General Regulations. For entire section has changes throughout it. It is strongly rec- example, all general chassis rules and racing procedures, ommended that you review the entire contents of this as they apply to all divisions and classes of racing, are in manual to familiarize yourself with its content. this section. NOTE TO ALL COMPETITORS: If you, as a competitor, have any questions about the legal- at your race. For tech or safety issues, ask the Tech Director. ity or safety of your kart, please ask the appropriate official For race procedures or general items, ask the Race Director. ADVERTISING: The IKF does not endorse or determine the competition Manual, and on the IKF Web Site. The competitor is respon- legality of products and services advertised in the Karter sible for determining the legality of all their equipment for News Magazine, the Competition Regulations & Technical use in IKF sanctioned events. 58 IKF 2018 COMPETITION REGULATIONS & TECHNICAL MANUAL AND 2017 GRAND NATIONALS ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL KART FEDERATION 2018 COMPETITION REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL MANUAL SECTION PAGE READ THIS DISCLAIMER BEFORE PROCEEDING The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed IKF MEMBERSHIP CARDS........61 to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. 100 INTRODUCTION & GENERAL These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by REGULATIONS...........................62 participating in these events, all participants are deemed to 101 IKF Board of Directors, Meetings and Procedures have complied with these rules. No express or implied war- 102 Rules and Policies ranty of safety shall result from publications of or compliance 103 Committees with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a 104 Eligibility guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guar- 105 Safety antee against property damage, injury or death to a partici- 106 Pit Rules pant, spectator or official. 107 Hot Pit Rules The sport of karting has inherent risks. One who participates 108 Driving Procedures in the sport of karting does so with the assumption of those 109 Flags risks, including mechanical failures which may result in injury 110 General Driving Procedures or damage. 111 Engines Use of this Rule Book is with the express understanding that 112 General Chassis Specifications the responsibility for the condition and operation of a kart or 113 Officials any other kind of vehicle in competition is that of the owner 114 Penalties and/or driver of the kart or other vehicle. 115 IKF Expert Driver While IKF seeks to communicate its 50 years of experience to 116 IKF Hall of Fame Experts all sectors of the sport, to protect the outstanding safety record of karting, and to maintain the integrity of the sport, IKF takes 200 SPRINT RACING .......................78 no responsibility for the maintenance of, inspection of, nor 201 Chassis Specifications individual responsibility for each owner/driver maintaining or 202 Clutches operating their own karts. 203 Aerodynamic Regulations This Rule Book seeks to enhance the sport of karting, with 204 Fuel System standardized mechanical components and overall safe opera- 205 Chain Oiler tion practices. It is required that each individual use common 206 Number Panels sense, take personal responsibility for the maintenance, inspec- 207 2-Cycle National Championship Classes tion, and operation of their kart for the safest and most enjoy- 208 2-Cycle Class Regulations able karting experience. 209 4-Cycle National Championship Classes Your attempt to rely upon and/or comply with the Rule 210 Sprint Race Procedures Book is with the express assumption of all risks of the sport of 211 Race Format and Scoring karting, and does not in any way provide a basis for attempting 212 2-Cycle Grand National Schedule to hold IKF liable for any damage or injury. 213 4-Cycle Grand National Schedule Due to specific local conditions for sanctioned IKF Races, the Race Director shall be empowered to permit minor deviation 250 SHIFTER ....................................87 from any of the rules and/or regulations herein, or impose any 251 Sprint Shifter National Championship Classes further restrictions that in his opinion do not alter the minimum 252 Class Specifications acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of 253 Engine Substitutions safety shall result from such alteration of rules and/or regula- 254 Shifer Kart Starting Procedures tions. Any interpretation of a deviation from these rules and/ 255 Grand National Race Format or regulations is left to the discretion of the local track officials. 256 Grand National Fuel Their decision is final. 257 Sprint Shifter License Program 258 Grand National Schedule —The IKF Board of Directors IKF 2018 COMPETITION REGULATIONS & TECHNICAL MANUAL AND 2017 GRAND NATIONALS ANNUAL 59 Komet K-71 Piston Port 300 ROAD RACE.............................. 90 620 KPV 301 Chassis Specifications 621 PCR PP-100 Piston Port 302 Enduro/Laydown Chassis Rules 621.1 Comer Piston Port 303 Super Stock Bodywork Rules 621.2 FIA/FMK 100cc Piston Port Engines 304 ICE-IKF Intercontinental E Rules 622 Comer K-80 80cc Piston Port 305 Formula Kart Experimental (FKE) 622.51 Comer C-51 Piston Port (Kid Kart) 306 Sprint Classes 623 Intake and Exhaust Restrictions (Junior and Sportsman Classes) 307 Road Race IKF Sprint Sit-Up Seat 624 Engine and Part Homologation, 2-Cycle Procedure 308 Road Racing Procedures 625 Homologated Engine Renewals for 2009 309 Road Race Licensing 626 Pure Engine Class Homologation 310 Road Race Scoring 311 Road Racing Grand Nationals SHIFTER TECH SPECS ............ 312 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals Schedule 650 135 651 Rules Common to all IKF Shifters 313 Spec Tires 652 Formula CR80/85 Cadet 653 Formula 80/85 Junior, Senior, Limited 400 SPEEDWAY RACING.................99 654 Formula 125 401 Chassis Specifications 655 ICC (FZ) Engines 402 2-Cycle National Championship Classes 656 Formula 125 Ltd., Formula 125 Ltd. Heavy for Road Race 403 4-Cycle National Championship Classes 657 Super Stock CR125 404 2-Cycle Grand National Schedule 658 Formula 80 Stock Road Race 405 4-Cycle Grand National Schedule 659 80cc Laydown 406 Race Procedures 407 Race Format TAG ENGINE TECH .................. 408 Scoring 675 139 676 IAME Cup Rules 410 Speedway Midget Rules 411 Speedway Midget Grand National Schedule 700 4-CYCLE TECH INSPECTION....141 700.1 Header and Muffler 420 CHAMP KART RULES ............ 106 700.2 Special Notes 700.3 Junior Restrictor Plates 430 SPEEDWAY KID KART RULES. 109 700.4 Stock Class Air FIlter Adapter 700.5 Fuel and Oil 450 PAVEMENT SPEEDWAY ..........110 700.6 Fuel Tech Procedures 451 Chassis Specifications 701 Stock Briggs and Stratton Rules 452 Speedway Pavement National Championship Classes 702 Tecumseh Controlled Stock Engine Rules 453 Grand National Schedule 703 Tecumseh Controlled Stock Inspection Procedure 454 Race Procedures 704 IKF Briggs Class Rules 455 Race Format 705 Super Stock Rules 456 Speedway Pavement Scoring 706 Limited Modified Engine Rules 707 Briggs Modified Engine Rules 500 TECHNICAL INSPECTION.........115 708 Open Engine Rules 500 Technical Section Introduction 709 Star Class Engine Rules 501 Scope of Tech Inspection Manual 710 Tecumseh Motorsports H-50 Stock Engine Rules 502 Pre-Race Inspection Area 711 IKF Spec Limited Engine Rules 503 Pre-Race Technical Inspection 712 Briggs Blue Wazoom Engine Rules 504 Post-Race Inspection 713 Senior Sportsman Engine Rules 505 Final Inspection Area 714 Honda GX140, GX160, and GX160K1 Engine Rules 506 Identification Tag 715 Animal Sportsman Rules 507 Protests 716 Briggs Animal Rules 508 Appeals 717 IKF Briggs World Formula Engine Rules 509 2-Cycle Tech Tools 718 Briggs Gas Animal Rules 510 Mufflers 719 IKF Ltd Mod Briggs