Below is a copy of what I posted on another thread. There has been nothing about changing the 125 shifter weights per the new SKUSA release. In speaking with Brad, he seemed inclined to leave things as is, which is what was agreed upon at the meeting. Any changes at this point are going to need to be discussed, and agreed upon by the track owners.
angie
2004 CSC Rules
The rules are out. No major changes from the previously released version. check them out here — 2004 CSC Rules
and of course, comment.On the TaG weights – Brad has posted some opinions on ekarting – copied here…..
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:42 pm Post subject:
I have a few things to say about the weights and testing. First, I believe that Marty has done his best to get all of the engine importers and engines that importers would not provide together on this project. He has put in alot of effort in a short period time under pressure from everyone with many things unexpected happening at the last minute go wrong do you know what I mean? Thanks! There were three runs done on each engine. I did see the results of the testing and was surprised that most of the engines were very close in HP, within 1-1.2. I did not see the results of the Italsistem but if it has the power stated it should have more weight added for the digital Ign. There was not one engine over 27 HP. If the digital ign engine has 31 hp it should not weigh the same as the Sonik, Comer and Biland in Master. The easy kart had the lowest HP 24-25. The Sonik and Roc were in the 27’s, Biland, leopard, Rotax, Comer, BM, 26’s. In Sr I would have the Easy kart at the lowest weight 350, Leopard, Comer, BM, Biland, Rotax (with open needle on carb) weight 365, Sonik, Roc, Italsistem weight 375. Add 15lbs to Master all engines. It is up to Marty to release the results, he probably does not want to open that can of worms but I would If I was him just to get the brain damage over with. I would hope that they would be quick to make any adjustments and not wait for three races and piss everyone off if the weights they pick are a mile off. I do not know how they came up with the weights from the data I read.
-Brad Linkus
So, the weights are yet to be set in stone – on that note, he also said that the Junior TaGs (all the junior restricted motors that were tested) were very close in hp, and should be run at 320lbs for all of them. Also, we should try to keep the Senior, or unrestricted motors, out of the Junior TaG class… we don’t need to be piling on so much weight.Angie