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One of my sons is turning 12. He is not ready to run 80 jr. Too heavy for JR1. Not enough particpation in JR2. In TAG JR we would have to add around 140lbs, so thats not safe. Was wandering how many are going to participate in JR2 and how many in Novice Shifter. Also are we allowing the 80 limited in the Novice class as is allowed in SKUSA? Track owners what do you think about the 80 limited, SKUSA runs them together, and scores them together? It would be more efficient for us to go this way.
We are set up for JR2, but more competion is always better. 😆
Bill
Bill, Mini Max, Mini Max Mini Max(that is a subliminal message LOL) we now have 4 over here with 2 more being ordered.
Bill
I know how you feel, the 80 junior is one heck of a fast package and most 12 year olds aren’t ready for it yet. Last year, we didn’t have squat in Jr2 or novice. I do think that will pick up though. Maybe not Junior 2 but novice. I have heard that a couple are going to run it and I know of another that was just purchased and will be delivered into the area soon. I loved the 60 class when we ran it. The motors last forever and they are quick little karts.
I wouldn’t give up on TaG junior to soon. I think you will see restriced versions of it come out that run on a much lower wieght. That maybe your best bet.
Bill, Doug and all,
Even though I lobbied for lower weights in Jr 1 last year, having reviewed the IKF, the WKA, and the weight of the Animal, I think we are too light.My personal preference is too keep the 240 lbs since me and my kid are lightweights. However, too be fair and to keep the class as large as possible, I would be fine adding 10 lbs to this class. Would that keep your son in Jr 1? Do you think the rest of the gang will go along?
Rod
Rod:
Last year he raced at 265 lb. So the 10 lbs probably wouldn’t be worth the trouble to rehash the rules that were voted on at the meeting.Doug:
You say you heard of couple that are going to run it. Do you mean the limited 80 or do you mean the Novice class with a 60cc?Track Owners:
The rules say “60 Novice Shifter” and SKUSA tech. This was never an issue untill SKUSA added the limited 80 to the novice class. I like the 80 idea, because if we want to jump to 80jr we have already purchased most of the package. One of the SKUSA regions tested this situation last year, they must have found them fairly compatible with the exhaust restrictor or they wouldn’t have allowed them in the same class. A simple yes or no and I will drop the subject.Not trying to cause a skermish just trying to get something clarified. This should have been brought up at the meeting, but after we voted SKUSA rules I didn’t think it was necessary. Either way, we will find someplace for him to race.
Bill
Bill, I would be ok with him running a restricted 80, we will have a few 60s this year but the restricted 80 does make sense and maybe it would open up more kids that aren’t ready to jump inot the 80 Jr class.
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