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Membership Grows The BKIA is pleased to report that membership is now over 50. Thanks to those members who have recommended others to join. A warm welcome to the new and renewed members; please see the latest membership details attached for information. If you have ideas for additional benefits, etc that will help increase membership the Administrator would be very receptive. ARC Change of Address ARC Motorsports Ltd. Unit 2240 Silverstone Technology Park Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone Northants NN12 8GX Tel/Fax: 01327 855444 Contact: Graham Orchard CIK News The President of the CIK, Yvon Leon, has resigned and Vincent Caro has been appointed acting president. At the Meeting just held the FIA World Council has "Approved the principle of introducing a long life 125cc two-stroke engine as well as a series of other technical and sporting measures to reduce costs at international championships". Regulations are due to be presented at the December World Council meeting. MSA Regulations for 2005 Chain and sprocket protection. Chains and sprockets will be required to be better protected and 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. It is permitted to modify off the shelf items to enable best fit but the finger access requirement must be respected.
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 Competitors will be allowed from their 12th birthday provided they have held a Nat A licence for at least 12 months. This was considered appropriate action to see if the JICA class entry levels (as the premier MSA British junior championship class) could be stimulated. There has been discussion regarding other junior classes ages and these are being referred to the first Kart Committee meeting in 2005. Kart Suits Older CIK suits homologated before 1997 (with markings CIK101 and CIK151) will no longer be eligible from 1.1.2005. Seats A metal or nylon reinforcement at the upper anchorage points, minimum 1.5mm thick and minimum 20 sq cms area must be incorporated. Transponders These must be located on the rear of the seat, at a height of 25cm +/- 5cms; the previous side pod position will no longer be acceptable. ABkC News At the Steering Group/Kart Regional Committee meeting held on 23rd September a number of important issues were dealt with and are summarized in the November issue of the ABkC newsletter see www.abkc.org.uk . TKM changes Junior Intermediates will have a weight increase of 4kg and the restrictor bore increased by 1mm to 21.5mm. 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 2005 Yearbook has now gone to print. The MSA now makes available all Yearbook sections on its website www.msauk.org and 2004 versions should now be viewable. I will let you know when the 2005 editions will be on line.
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 Other changes for 2005 include specified synthetic oils that will include a trace indicator to assist in testing. Rotax FR125 Classes A comprehensive list of permitted spark plugs will be included in 2005 class regulations. These are: Denso IW24, IW27, IW29, IW31. Champion QN84, QN86. NGK BR8 EG, BR9 EG, BR10 EG, B8 EG, B9 EG, B10 EG, B8 EGV, B9 EGV, B10 EGV, BR8 EIX, BR9 EIX, BR10 EIX. Other makes/types may be added to this list by J.A.G; details will be published in official bulletin. The Dellorto VHSB 34 QS carb is now permitted as well as the existing QD. It is identical except for the location of the idle and air screw adjusters. There also a clarification that the needle jet atomiser FN 266 must have four rows of four holes cross-drilled through the tube. A new homologation fiche is in preparation and is scheduled for release by end of this year. International Kart ShowThe organisers report that take up of exhibition space has been greater than ever. Original allocation of exhibition space has already been sold and additional space taken to satisfy demand. The range of exhibitors is as varied as ever from some of the largest manufacturers to the sole trader, all of whom are given equal status at the show. The Karting Magazine Forums will again take place in the superb Ryton conference suite, with top speakers such as Alan Turney/ Grahame Butterworth, Chris Cowels, George Robinson and Malcolm Fell giving their opinions on relevant topics. The number of talks has been reduced this year to give more time for discussion and question answers. Amongst other things happening at the show will be the ABkC AGM, Saturday 2pm. The Northern Challenge and Super 2 awards presentations will also be held. The stage in the centre of the main hall will be the setting for various interviews with karting celebrities during the weekend.
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. The London Kart Show - 90% fullThe organisers of The London Kart Show are ‘extremely pleased’ with the number of exhibitors that have booked for this years show. ‘The inaugural show last year was a definite success with only positive comments from both visitors and exhibitors, but even I am surprised by the demand for space this year’ said Philip Bunn, MD of PSM Ltd, who’s idea it was to stage the show. The show is quickly establishing itself as the ‘shop window’ for the sport of Karting in the UK. This year’s marketing campaign has been stepped up considerably from last year with the organisers using their immense knowledge of event management to ensure the shows success. Over 50 exhibitors will attend this year’s London Kart Show and visitor enquiries are coming in thick and fast. A unique dimension to The London Kart Show is that a number of race car promoters will be exhibiting for those drivers who want to progress to single seaters or other forms of motor racing. Alex Coombs organiser of The London Kart Show said ‘I really do think that this year will put us on the map, the location just outside London is perfect, our Masterclass seminars sponsored by Karting Magazine are inspirational and everybody is just so positive about the show.’ BKIA members are well represented in the long line of exhibitors who have booked into the show. For more detailed information on the show go to www.londonkartshow.co.uk or call Alex on 01273 833884. Show dates are: Sandown Park, 11/12th December 2004. Please note that the organisers of the London Kart Show are BKIA members. Autosport International 2005 Haymarket Exhibitions is delighted to announce an exclusive complimentary ticket offer to all BKIA members, to attend the amazing new karting area at Autosport International on one of the two trade days, 13-14 January 2005. Each member will automatically receive a registration form by early December 2004, which simply needs to be completed and returned to claim their free ticket, with additional tickets available from www.autosport-international.com Nearly forty leading kart manufacturers, companies and timing specialists are already confirmed as exhibiting in the newly formed two and four-day sections, presenting what is hoped will be the biggest karting area seen at Autosport International. Several BKIA members are among the latest companies confirmed. Over 650 karters will flock to the NEC on Saturday 15 January as Autosport International proudly hosts both the Super One and Super Four awards. Both championships have benefited from a pair of complementary tickets for their competitors, ensuring the biggest ever driver attendance in the newly located karting area in Hall 20. Although the four-day section has already sold out, limited space is still available in the two-day section. BKIA members or karting companies interested in exhibiting should contact: Rick Parfitt 0208 267 8317 BKIA Logo Members should use the logo in advertising etc, which is available from the Administrator Contact Details Please ensure that the Administrator has your most up to date address and other details. This ensures that email traffic goes through smoothly and that your entry on the BKIA website is correct. Should you prefer to have an alternate contact name on the site please let me know. 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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