New Pavement Series Kid Kart Champ Class
03.04.2008 - The Rage Karts Speedway Pavement Series will debut a new Kid Kart Champ Class at the X-Caliber Racing Engines Nationals, March 14 to 16 at OCR Action Sports Park, Rougemont, NC.

WKA and the Speedway Pavement Series competition committee have created a new way for kids five to seven years old to get into pavement oval competition. The new Champ Kid Kart class uses the proven Junior Sportsman Champ Kart chassis with modified seating and pedal locations to accommodate young drivers. This allows the competitors to use the same chassis from age five to age eleven. The class will build on the growing popularity of the champ karts especially in the pavement oval division. The class will be run in addition to the current 2-cycle Kid Kart class.

Technical Specifications
Chassis: 904.1 Champ Kid Karts utilize the Junior Sportsman Champ Kart rules with the exceptions listed below. See 2008 WKA Tech Manual Page 44 Section 487 for the Junior Sportsman Champ Kart specifications.

Tires: Dunlop DCS – 7:10 x 6” Right Side, 5:00 x 6” Left Side. Maximum tire circumference 34 1/4” New or used. Event tire prep rules apply

Gear Ratio: 15/65

Chain: #35

Instrumentation: No gauges or data loggers of any kind including tachometer, temperature, speed.

Bodywork: Bodywork on the Champ Kid Kart should be reduced in size from the standard Junior Sportsman Champ Kart to ensure that the driver has adequate visibility. A clear windshield constructed of clear plastic material must be added to the cowl section at a size of 12” x 12” minimum, at a height of approximately the driver’s eye level.

Seat: The seat should be located forward and up from the normal position relative to the steering wheel to provide for driver control.

Pedals: The pedals should be located back to position them such that the driver can easily reach and operate them.

Engine: Subaru Robin EX13 Overhead Cam 4.5 HP Engine (with adjustable governor screw). The engine should remain completely stock and as manufactured. Technical inspection to include 4,000 maximum RPM as adjusted by the carburetor governor screw. Maximum RPM is to be checked by Technical Inspector at the beginning of the race.

Clutch: Any dry racing engine clutch

Fuel: Gasoline only

Age: 5 to 7 years

Weight: 260 lbs. minimum kart and driver