For the last few days I have been reading the posts in this forum and wondering why this is becoming a complicated issue. What has been wrong with the system so far? Weight, tires, front or rear brakes, carb size, ignition, wheel base and safety issues have been the extent so far and have seemed to work pretty well. I haven’t heard of any problems regarding “cheating”.
With the exception of a few of us, kart racing at the local tracks will be the extent of our racing career. For me it’s about the fun, competition and pushing yourself to the next level, whatever that may be. I would like to think that if only I had a new kart with all the “goodies” I could win every race. “NOT”! The fact is that at most of our levels, mine included, it’s 95% driver no matter the kart. Tires and weight should be the major limiting factor in each class of similar karts. It’s easy to see and no teardown is required.
Maybe the pro class and some of the slower karts should have more stringent regulations, but other shifters should be motos or ICC’s with minimal restrictions. Otherwise, there will be the people who will follow the rules out of obligation, and others that will find the grey or illegal areas and take advantage of the situation. Let’s face it, who has the manpower to enforce them anyway? Maybe JB would, as he has nothing to do.