Superkarts

[Redline944]

Ok.. Thank you for your input.. I'm in..

Now the next problem is going to be tracking down a viable kart. I've found one.. and I'm viewing it next week.. but I'd like a bit of choice...

If anyone reading this knows of a complete CR250 powered Long Circuit Kart feel free to PM me.. I'm on a strict budget.. but have cash and I'm ready to go..

[bendy]

Originally Posted by Redline944

Ok.. Thank you for your input.. I'm in..

Now the next problem is going to be tracking down a viable kart. I've found one.. and I'm viewing it next week.. but I'd like a bit of choice...

If anyone reading this knows of a complete CR250 powered Long Circuit Kart feel free to PM me.. I'm on a strict budget.. but have cash and I'm ready to go..

Can I strongly recommend you get added to the British Superkart facebook page and/or register at the forum (http://superkart.forumcircle.com/portal.php?) as you can get any help and advice about Superkarting from people in the know.

What previous karting experience do you have?

As for test days, I will just add that we will probably have a couple extra days on the Friday before a race weekend, like at Oulton, Silverstone and Bishopscourt.

Feel free to add me on fb and ask for any advice. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=743316246

[Redline944]

Some of the karts I've been looking at make a reference to something along the lines if 'new side bumper rules'... can someone shed some light?

[ghinzani]

Probably deserving of another thread, but I will split it if it gets confusing - anyway all this talk of gearbox's made me remember I had an old Wright gearbox chassis from the early 2000's in my lean to round the back of the house. It was a pal's that got a whack up the back but could have been straightened but he lost interest and sold the engine then let me have the roller for beans a few years back. Obviously would need a brake overhaul, but does anyone know of a cheap motorbike engine (pref 4 stroke) that would go on and be fun for practice days - no intention of racing. Not talking about silly big 750/1000cc engines here, although equally not talking about Loncin pit bike motors, cos Ive already got a few of them!

Few random and poor pics of it:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...6&l=9fe20938a7
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...6&l=2802343738
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...6&l=19134b81be
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...6&l=d71ac9f996
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...6&l=4e28bae1aa

[Peat]

Afternoon all,

Wondering if you could help me. What helmets are mandated in Superkart racing? Is it circuit dependant?

Cheers

Peat

[JimW]

Originally Posted by Blue Book 2012

10.3.1. Standards. Helmets bearing one of the under
mentioned ‘standards’ may be approved by the MSA subject to other criteria being met.

(a) INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & ALL MSA EVENTS.
FIA 8860-2004.
SNELL SA2010.
SNELL SA2005.
SNELL SA2000*.
SNELL SAH2010.
SFI Foundation 31.1A, 31.2A.
BS 6658 Type A/FR**.
*May be withdrawn with effect from 01/01/15.
**May be withdrawn with effect from 01/01/16.

(b) In addition the following are acceptable for:
International and MSA National Kart Racing Events
(with exception of International Kart Drivers under 15
years of age and Cadet/Bambino Drivers*):
• SNELL K98 and K2005
• SNELL K2010
• SNELL – FIA CMR2007
• SNELL – FIA CMS2007

International Kart Drivers under 15 years of age and Cadet/Bambino Drivers. The weight of the helmet may be checked at any time during an event and must not weigh more than 1,550g:
• SNELL – FIA CMR2007
• SNELL – FIA CMS2007
*From 1st January 2011 all Cadet drivers require
the Snell – FIA CMR2007/CMS2007 helmet
standard.

From 1st January 2013 all National Kart Drivers under 15 years of age will require the Snell - FIA CMR2007/CMS2007 helmet standard.

So no difference between car and Kart or Superkart and any other kart. (Leaving aside the under 15 extras.) In addidtion to helmets recognised for car, there are some recognised for kart only but again, no distinction between superkart and any others.

Jim

[S.Moss]

I've just picked myself a new helmet and thought it was just easier to pick up a Snell SA2010 as it qualifies for everything

As the rules say either are acceptable.

[Peat]

Thanks chaps.

Looks like i will be forking out a bit extra for a new Car helmet then.

Chars.

[CroftMarshal25]

Hello everyone.
I'm currently building at cbr 125 gearbox kart for the 2013 race season.
I'm short of some parts. Please can you advise me on any uk shops or websites that sell shifter kart parts ??
Thank you
Peter

[S.Moss]

I'm not too familiar with 125 engines but I'd go over to the British superkart forum and somebody will be able to help you out there

http://www.superkart.org.uk/

I would of thought a local motorcycle shop would be able to source some Honda parts you need?

[CroftMarshal25]

Ok that's great. Thank you for your help

[syamshah]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IU7...q6UYo/viewform

hey guys,

would mind helping me out with my assignment? it's regarding Superkarts and all you need to do is just answer a simple and easy survey. it wouldn't even take 5 minutes. just click the link above and answer away.

please and thank you guys.
really appreaciate all the help i could get.

[ghinzani]

Originally Posted by syamshah

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IU7...q6UYo/viewform

hey guys,

would mind helping me out with my assignment? it's regarding Superkarts and all you need to do is just answer a simple and easy survey. it wouldn't even take 5 minutes. just click the link above and answer away.

please and thank you guys.
really appreaciate all the help i could get.

Ive copied that to a seperate post and pinned it - hopefully a few more people will see it there.