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The comments made in this forum have a lot to do with the decisions
we’ve made this year.
I have always loved the TAG concept and am probably one of the biggest
fan’s for the Rotax concept.
But the problem’s that have plauged other classes is now coming into TAG
as we have seen in several forums on The Colorado Karter thoughout the season. Non-sealed motors, different motor packages performing better at different tracks, different rules through National sactioning bodies, etc,etc,etc.This is why 3 months ago we became a dealer for EasyKart.
Our focus for the last 3 months has been to:
#1. Work with the engineer at Tillotson that designed the Carb.
(EasyKart uses a fixed main jet) We have developed the jets
for operations at all altitudes (jet sizes 77 – 90)
#2. Develop MaxJet software for EasyKart to make the jetting easy,
and accurate.
#3. Make sure the kart was competative and would fit into all class
structures. CSC, club level, WKA, SKUSA, IKF and STARS.
#4. We didn’t want to add to the problem of diluting the classes by
bringing in the 100cc model. Therefore we have worked with
SKUSA and have developed a TAG Jr. pipe that turn’s the
EasyKart 125 into a TAG Jr. simply by changing the pipe.
#5. Run in National EasyKart STARS events.The reason why I find the EasyKart a very impressive package is:
#1. AFFORDABLE NATIONAL LEVEL RACING.
All karts are the same, only changes allowed is color of body work,
steering wheel, and seat size. And basic chassis setup.
Race director calls for which rear gear everyone will run.
The racing is CLOSE! Usually less than 1 sec. difference from the
leader of the race to last place.
#2. INCREDIBLE BACKING
EasyKart was brought into the U.S. by Juan Pablo Montoya (Formula 1)
and his father. They have the financial resources to put together an
incredible program.
a) Winners from East & West STARS get an all exspense paid test
overseas in a Formula BMW with opportunity for scholarships.
(this program is under contract to continue for at least 2 more yrs.)
b) EasyKart Nationals – Winners in all classes get all expsense paid
trip to the Easykart World finals.
(total prize payout for this event was $50,000)
c) International Races – coming up in a couple of months, RACE of
the AMERICA’s.
d) At STARS finals the winner of the EasyKart race will be awarded
$15,000 prize money.
#3. INCREDIBLE PACKAGE at an INCREDIBLE VALUE
Birel chassis, IAME Parillia motor (air cooled leopard, all part numbers
from cyl. head down are same as a Leopard)
Comes in a box with Bridgestones mounted, 15 minutes of assembly
and ready to go to the track for $3995.00.
And is a VERY competative kart.What our plans are for EasyKart in Colorado.
#1. Have a package that can race in National events, CSC and club level.
#2. We plan to have EasyKart Spec. class races (EasyKarts only under
EasyKart / STARS rules) REAL SPEC. CLASS RACING
#3. Develop an EasyKart team from Colorado for National STARS EasyKart
events.
#4. Put in place a second EasyKart dealer in Colorado
(already a done deal) To make sure owners of the products have
the resources needed.Didn’t mean to make all this sound like a commercial.
But because most of our efforts have centered around development we
have been doing for EasyKart of America, we haven’t spent a lot of time
telling everyone what we are doing and putting in place.
So, yes Kyle and Ben there is an answer to your question.
Thanks
We will have at least 2 EasyKarts at Bandimere tomarrow (10/10/04)
If you’d like to take a Demo ride after the race, come on by.
Thanks.TaG is about driving skill Ben. That’s why your leopard has to weigh in at 355 lbs and my Sonik weighs in at 375 lbs. Sanctioning bodies with alot more info and skills than we could ever muster have dynoed all the TaG engines and made weight adjustments accordingly. In my mind, all the engines in the class are equals at the end of the day because the higher HP engines carry more weight and the lower HP engines carry a little less.
T I was referring to this post. 🙂
What are the pros/cons between the Sonik and Leopard motors? The sonik looks like is a much quicker motor, and Im thinking about switching over.
My apologies. It was intended at you, but rather to explain my opinion on how the engines are made equal.
Everyone,
Take it easy on eachother. These engines have been an offset weight and generally are pretty even with eachother. Sometimes motors are faster then the motors dynoed. Look at the new Rotaxes, 30hp, expect them to carry a heavy load next year. And i assume the leopard will get a lighter load, and the Sonik,Vortex and those motors will probably get a higher weight limit. Tag is still a developing class so everyone should be patient and give the administration time to figure the best offsets for the weights.Marc,
What rotax engine are you refering to? 😕 Can you refer me to your reference on this? :idn: or is this :bs: ? It will be very interesting to see how the weights for the TAG classes are figured by TAGUSA/SKUSA. I am expecting that the CSC will go by their weights.
Tom
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