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Does anyone else feel that there should be two adult kart classes - shifters and non-shifters?  I've been running a TAG kart (probably the most common type of kart out there) for a couple of years and find it frustrating to be in the same class as the 125 shifters (even though I have been having fun beating the times of most of the cars).  Is there any possibility that a non-shifter class could be added?     

stefano:

Does anyone else feel that there should be two adult kart classes - shifters and non-shifters?  I've been running a TAG kart (probably the most common type of kart out there) for a couple of years and find it frustrating to be in the same class as the 125 shifters (even though I have been having fun beating the times of most of the cars).  Is there any possibility that a non-shifter class could be added?     

Or...you could buy a shifter for yourself. 

We barely have enough participation to warrant F125 at many national events.  And running a kart appeals to a very specific demographic.  Its not likely that creating another kart class, which is slower than the current one, will have much draw at all.

What I highly recommend is getting your region to adopt such a strategy.  That will solve your immediate problem.  And if it turns out to be wildly successful, you could propose it nationally.

--Andy 

 

There is a nice 125 shifter in the for sale section for $1900 

which is a VERY good deal.

And a new set of tires is $200-250 shipped  

So that's why the karts are popular to those who run them.

As soon as I get mine running again I'll be driving it as much as possible. It's like race tire crack on speed. Whoo hoo!!! 

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David Hedderick
Pearland (Houston), TX
01 CRG YZ125
08 Mazda 3s
02 Mazda Protege (automatic tow vehicle)

stefano:

Does anyone else feel that there should be two adult kart classes - shifters and non-shifters?  I've been running a TAG kart (probably the most common type of kart out there) for a couple of years and find it frustrating to be in the same class as the 125 shifters (even though I have been having fun beating the times of most of the cars).  Is there any possibility that a non-shifter class could be added?     

As Andy suggests, regions are free to subdivide the karts into F125 and C125 (C = Clutch) or some other designation where the participation levels warrants it.  I believe Ohio Valley Region has done just that for several years, with some adults running TaG or KT-100 engined karts.

TaG is a geat setup, with the self-sufficiency of electric start.  I drove a Biland SA250 on four non-counted runs at a Pro Solo in Florida several years ago, and it was a blast!  A bit slow to launch, but fun to drive, and I love that sound.

If enough people were to get the TaG's going regionally....  A National class is possible?

F125 Participation at National events in these days of raised fuel (travel) expenses is like other classes.  Although karts are really cheap to operate compared to many other classes, most of us still tow trailers to events.  I have decided to cancel my entry to the DC Pro for that very reason.  On the other hand, locally F125 and FJ are hot here in Detroit!  And take a look at the entry list for the Toledo Pro...  15!  Yeeha!

 Alan Sheidler

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Alan Sheidler
F125#21
Honda/Renpeed