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Hello everyone!
I am looking to get back into karting, seeing the new IAME 175CC engine package is very intriguing, not a light as I once was! With that said I dont want to go out and buy a engine that nobody else in Colorado will have as I don’t intend on racing much out of state just the Supernats. So the question is, anyone plan on running the 175 in Colorado or will the majority remain hondas? I wish everyone a great holiday season and hope to see you at the track in 2019!
AMG
Anthony, I could be wrong, but I don’t think there is anyone else running the 175cc. We have stock Honda and Open Shifter, both are 125cc.
Anthony, I built one for a hobbyist customer of mine, and its a pretty epic engine. Very smooth throttle delivery, gobs of power, and the power is available at all points in the rev range. It was very easy and straightforward to install. I did it in about 4 hours having never even seen one in person before.
There are many debates everywhere about whether or not it will take over the Honda at a local regional level, and my opinion is no, it will not replace the Honda at a local level. Parts are too cheap and too easy to get. for the Honda, and there are too many of them out there in the marketplace. I do believe though, that if you buy a 175 and show up to a CKT event, they will let you enter in some category but you would have to check with them to be sure. Just email them through their website.
ROK Shifter would be another interesting option as you can race it in CKT or Rok the Rockies.
It is hard to argue against Honda though, as it is doubtful you can buy cheaper parts in as many places as you can the Honda.
Anthony,
The 175cc is certainly a BEAST from what everyone (hi Greg) has said.
CKT likely would be open to considering putting it on the track….but would have to check with insurance (NKA and IKF have specific regulations regarding cc eligibility). Danny is correct there is no one currently racing anything larger than 125cc on the 2-stroke side…
If you would like further information or to reach out to CKT directly, email at: [email protected]
As Greg mentioned, Rok the Rockies is a Rok only series…and I’ve heard solid things about the Rok shifter. The CR125 may eventually fade away, but not for the foreseeable future locally or even regionally…too many engines out there and a very reliable package if not built to 11/10.
-Eric
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