Reply To: Homologation

[George Durdin]

To All,
Homologation was actually instituted to save racers money. Manufacturers were putting out new chassis designs, engines and the latest, greatest parts every six months to a year which was virtually obsoleting new equipment in the same time frame, thus driving the cost of racing out of sight.
Homologation was instituted by IKF,WKA and the CIK to slow the obsolences factor to five years for engines and chassis by CIK for three years. Homologation was also instituted to approve and standardize engine packages, for the inspection and approval of various kart components and safety equipment.