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Advertising in Kart Race Yearbook and MSA Competitors Yearbook Please note that the copy date is 15th September. Any queries should be directed to Derek Tye on 01252 301231 or Derek.tye@btopenworld.com.
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MSA Kart Committee Chain, sprocket and rear axle protection. Chains and sprockets will be required to be better protected on non gearbox karts to be covered at least down to the bottom of the axle. This coverage must not allow fingers to have access to the drive and it will also recommend clutches to be fitted with a metal protective cover. Access for starter is permitted. This takes effect 1.1.2005.
Steering Locks The fitment of a steering lock will not be permitted when karts are being driven. This is to prevent locks used for steering alignment accidentally engaging while the kart is racing. With effect 1.1.2005.
JICA Age From 2005, competitors will be allowed from their 12th birthday provided they have held a Nat A licence for at least 12 months. All JICA drivers will need a National A licence from 2005. Medical The Kart Committee endorsed an amendment requiring drivers with a physical disability to display a white ‘D’ on blue background on both sides of the vehicle (kart) adjacent to the competition number. This is to assist marshals in case of an incident. Tyre Treatment Tests A means of testing for illegal treatments has been demonstrated to the MSA who will now carry out an evaluation programme so that this can be introduced and meet judicial requirements. The initial demonstration was convincing enough to show that claims of such practices being undetectable as false. The equipment is not cheap but if it cuts out blatant cheating then it has to be something we can all support. Floor Tray/Chassis Bolts Concern has been expressed regarding bolts protruding on the underside of the chassis and which could cause injury in kart over kart type incidents. At worst protruding threads should be cut to the correct length and/or protected; even better would be to use domed nuts. Kart Race Yearbook The ABkC welcomes input from the trade on revisions to class regulations so if you have any suggestion/proposals please forward them to me asap. The engine regulations for Junior Gearbox are described in the Gold Book. If there is anything else in the Gold Book you would like to see amended for 2005 please let me have this too.
CIK Safety Commission John Symes is the MSA rep on this commission and has asked me to pass on his request for suggestions/comments/proposals for future standards. The next meeting is on 15th September and indications are that a review of front wheel protection will be on the agenda.
Fairmont Insurance Fairmont Motorsport Insurance in conjunction with the BKIA have negotiated discount rates for Public/Products Liability and Employers Liability. Fairmont has a range of small manufacturing policies for BKIA members at preferred rates. They also have a number of packages for equipment insurance and are mailing details to the membership list. We would encourage any members interested to contact Mike Eagles/ Peter Welland at Fairmont Motorsport Insurance 02079296880 or mike@fairmontinsure.com. Please note that Fairmont is a BKIA member. Comer W60 Engine Zip Kart has asked us to include a reminder that as per the MSA Bulletin (also posted on the Internet) dated 16th June 2004 the only spark plugs admissible for this engine are: Bosch W2AS Bosch W08AS Please advise your customers of this fact, as this will be enforced at future meetings. Credit Card-Sized ‘Z’ Leaflet On Kart Marshalling The MSF has launched a full colour, credit card-sized 'Z' leaflet on the marshalling of kart races. This handy pocket guide has sections on how to communicate with fellow marshals, officials, competitors and spectators; the use of radios; fire fighting and first aid. It also has a potted history of the sport. The leaflets are priced at 50 for £10 inc p&p. Updated Guide To Motorsport Rescue Techniques The Motorsport Safety Fund (MSF) has introduced an updated edition of its 'Rescue Manual'. This definitive guide to motorsport rescue techniques and equipment comprises 68 illustrated A4 pages, housed in a dedicated ring binder for easy updating and is priced at £10 inc p&p. Seven key amendments have been made to the text and a new section added on the increasingly popular Head & Neck Support system (HANS) which is mandatory in Grand Prix racing. Other items available from the MSF, a registered charity, include: A series of three video guides - the so-called '3-in-1 Safety Video' - covers marshalling, first aid and general driver safety; the '2-in-1' video deals with rescue and firefighting, while the third one (rally-orientated) features marshalling and first aid coupled with talks on personal safety, special stages, dealing with spectators, etc (each video is priced at £10 inc p&p). A Pocket Guide To Marshalling' (10 booklets for £10 inc p&p). A Pocket Guide To Rescue & Resuscitation' (10 booklets for £10 inc p&p). 'Z' leaflet on Marshalling (£10 inc p&p for 50). All the above items are available from: Motorsport Safety Fund, PO Box 239, West Malling, Kent ME19 4BL, UK. Further details on the MSF and its products can be found by logging onto www.motorsportsafetyfund.com. The Motorsport Safety Fund is a registered charity, formed in 1974 to help improve safety in motorsport. It does this mainly by communication through the annual Watkins Lecture and its publications and videos. The fund is run entirely by volunteers and the work it is able to do is governed by the amount of money it is able to raise. Donations from motor clubs and individuals form a significant part of the Fund's income - those wishing to contribute should make cheques payable to Motorsport Safety Fund and post them to: Motorsport Safety Fund, PO Box 239, West Malling, Kent ME19 4BL, UK. International Kart Show
Show dates are
3 – 4 December 2004. For more details and for BKIA members rates please contact Keith Schofield on Tel: 01270 582146 or
Fax: 01270 585470 or Email:
enquiries@kartshow.co.uk. Please note that the organisers, Kart Promotions, are BKIA members. London Kart Show To be held at Sandown Park on 11/12th December 2004. If members would like to exhibit or need more information please contact the organisers on 01273 833884 or info@londonkartshow.co.uk. Please note that the organisers of the London Kart Show are BKIA members. Autosport International 2005 BKIA members interested in either the two or four-day package should contact: Rick Parfitt on 0208 267 8317. Membership List A warm welcome to the new and renewed members; please see the latest membership details for information. If anyone has ideas for additional benefits, etc that will help increase membership the administrator would be very receptive. Important Diary Dates International Kart Show, Telford, 3/4 December 2004. London Kart Show, Sandown Park, 11/12 December 2004. Autosport International, NEC, 13-16 January 2005.
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