Larry,
1st) SKUSA was not a last minute decision.
2nd) Yes, I do run a sonik
3rd) If you choose not to be a part of CSC, you have no voice in the matter
4th) See the post on E-karting news, its the TaGUSA org that is “fishy”.
from e-karting news:
PR Wire: TS Racing Comments on TaG USA’s Weight Increase
The following is a letter released by TS Racing on the issue of TaG USA weight increase on the Sonik and Comer engines
On June 16, 2005, TaG USA President, Dave Larson, announced that he was increasing the class weight for karts using the Sonik TX and Comer 365AE engines, from 385 to 415 pounds. Sonik Racing Engines, TS Racing, Inc, Comer Spa, and Grand Products want our customers and the karting community to understand our position on this change.
First, we were not notified in advance of this change. After the announcement, we attempted to contact Dave Larson to determine the reasoning behind his decision. We requested information about any dyno or on-track testing used in making this decision. At this time, Mr. Larson has not responded.
Based on our contact with tracks, clubs and the major kart sanctioning bodies, we believe this was an arbitrary change made without the best interest of the karter in mind. The basic structure of TaG is working at many locations around the country. As with any multiple engine class, certain engines perform better at certain tracks. Current results show that engine parity has been achieved when looking at the country as a whole.
This weight adjustment is in direct conflict with the decision made by TaG USA in its April 21, 2005 rule change. Dave Larson, TaG Racing International and TaG USA announced, ?With that in mind, we at TaG Racing International have come to the decision to return to the 2005 weights as published. These weights will remain in effect for the balance of the 2005 season.” It was also made effective immediately with no ?cooling off? period to allow for discussion or racer input.
We applaud IKF, WKA, SKUSA and KART for their desire and strength to stand behind the rules that were in place from the beginning of the 2005 racing season. We ask all Sonik & Comer owners to express their opinions directly to TaG USA, phone number 866-489-3283 or by email [email protected] and to continue to support the national kart sanctioning organizations that support your engine programs: SKUSA, WKA, IKF, and K.A.R.T.
Opinions can also be forwarded to the TaG Work Group:
IKF- John Motley – [email protected]
KART-Bernie Baldus – [email protected]
SKUSA-Todd Bellew – [email protected]
WKA-Dan Stowell – [email protected]
Larry, if you don’t like it, why don’t you come up with options to fix it?
Just wondering,
Jim