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MSA Kart Committee Meeting Revised bodywork regulations will come into force 1st January 2006. These regulations will be presented to Motor Sports Council for final ratification and as they are in the main harmonisations and clarifications it is not anticipated that there will be further changes made. It is the view of the Kart Technical Group and Kart Committee that by 2008 the UK should be fully harmonised with CIK bodywork and bumper regulations. This does of course mean that older chassis will need to be modified, and it does anticipate that by then the CIK will have introduced improved rear protection! One other major item on the Kart Committee agenda is a review of entry level karting. The intent is to reduce costs and encourage an increase in MSA event numbers. Revised requirements have been approved in principle for endurance events introducing a new licence category (senior ages only) without immediate ARKS requirement. Attention will now turn to sprint racing requirements. Tyre Testing In the absence of PID meter approval by the MSA due to non-availability of accreditation details the way forward has been taken up by the ABkC on behalf of its clubs. It is intended that the meter be used as a pre-race filter to identify tyres that display chemical characteristics significantly different to other kart tyres on the dummy grid. Where significant differences are detected the driver will be requested to change tyres and may be repositioned at the back of the grid. CIK 2006 Chassis, Bodywork and Brake Homologations Please note that all applications for 2006 homologations have to be submitted to the CIK by 1st October. This means that the various covenants must be completed, signed and stamped by the MSA before they arrive in Geneva by that date. Homologation forms follow on later. The CIK can refuse or penalise late arrivals. CIK Regulations The easiest way of getting sight and copy of the latest version is to log onto www.cikfia.com and follow the options through to Technical Regulations. London Kart Show 2005 Please remember that the show is over three days (9, 10, 11, December 2005). The show will open on Friday at 12 am and exhibitors will be able to build their stands either all day Thursday or Friday morning so their costs for accommodation etc will not be affected. Stands are fast running out and the organisers have reminded me that BKIA members are eligible for 10% discount on normal rates. If you would like more information or want to book a stand please call Philip Bunn on 01444 246446. PRI Show, Orlando (USA) As I mentioned in the last newsletter funding can be available for members wishing to attend the PRI Show and is intended to cover actual exhibition costs. I have discussed the matter with the MIA and it should be possible for BKIA exhibitors to share stand arrangements so if this is of interest please let me know and I will make the necessary introductions. The MIA is also mounting a trade mission to China in October that will enable UK manufacturers to see first hand the market potential in that region and also to examine supply/manufacturing benefits. ABkC Newsletter The latest copy of the ABkC Newsletter is available. You will see a number of issues are under discussion some of which I have mentioned above. I will be happy to collate your thoughts on these matters and pass on to the ABkC. UK TaG Class In anticipation of the expected introduction of new engines to meet the FIA 125cc classes, discussions have started to set out the class criteria for UK racing. Our committee has put forward their ideas. Red Line Oils A new UK and European distributor for Red Line Oils has been appointed, handling all trade requirements on 02476 717 100, fax 02476 717 400, from 11th August. If you wish to know more about Red Line products please see www.redlineoil.com; In the meantime I can forward requests on your behalf. MSA Yearbook Advertising Regular advertisers should be receiving renewals from Derek Tye. If you wish to contact Derek regarding adverts in the 2006 Competitors and/or Kart Yearbooks his phone number is 01252 310231. Please mention your BKIA membership. |
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