PKRA Racing Classes
The following is a list of the current classes being raced at PKRA.
Note that you will register for the particular class (left-most and bolded), and not the specific engine. For example Tag100 Senior, Shifter – Sportsman, Kid Kart. If there are differences in weight, they will be marked on your pre-tech tag in pre-tech. Classes may be grouped together as needed, but scoring will be done by class.
Our primary rule set is NKA, but Club rules supersede any other rules. Examples include Tires, Fuel, minimum Weight, and Ages. Engine Manufacturer cover the specifics of each engine (Honda, IAME, Vortex, etc.)
PKRA is using Hoosier tires as the required spec tire beginning with the 2020 Summer Season.
POPULAR CLASSES
These are currently the most popular classes at PKRA. All but the Shifters classes see participation at most/all races, and all but the Kid Karts (not a competition class no matter how many average entries), Shifters and Tag100 Junior are expected to be championship classes (i.e. average at least 5 entries per race). We often see groups of 5 or more shifters, but only at certain races. The Shifter – ROK Pro is planned to run a 5 race mini-series with specific races identified.
| . Class . . | Age | Engine | Fuel | Spec Oil | Weight (lbs) | Spec Tire | Rule Base . |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Kart | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
Multiple – see separate table below for less popular alternatives | VP110 | N/A | By Engine | Hoosier R60B 4.5 | Per Engine Mfg Rules |
| LO206 | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
Briggs LO206 Junior with Carb Lock. 555728 0.285 Black slide, Gear: F19:R57, MaxTorque Clutch, 5507 RLV Pipe | VP110 | N/A | 190 | Hoosier R60B 4.5 | Per Briggs Rules. 4100rpm Rev, Black slide, F19:R57, MaxTorque Clutch, 5507 RLV Pipe |
| GX50 | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
Honda GX50 | VP110 | N/A | 160 | Hoosier R60B 4.5 | Per HPD Rules Gear: F16:R89 |
| LO206 Junior 1 | Attn 7 Cmp13 |
Briggs LO206 Junior with Carb Lock | VP110 | N/A | 235 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | Based on Briggs Rules. Blue slide required. |
| LO206 Junior 2 | 12-15 | Briggs LO206 Junior with Carb Lock | VP110 | N/A | 310 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 | Based on Briggs Rules |
| LO206 Senior | 16+ | Briggs LO206 | VP110 | N/A | 360 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 | Based on Briggs Rules |
| LO206 Masters | 40+ | Briggs LO206 | VP110 | N/A | 380 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 | Based on Briggs Rules |
| TAG 100 Junior 2 | 12-15 | Air Cooled 100cc 2-Cycle Restricted Air Box Required |
VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per Engine Mfg Rules Restricted Exhaust |
| KA100 Jr2 | 12-15 | IAME KA100, Restricted | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per IAME KA100 Rules. 22mm Exhaust |
| VLR 100 Jr2 | 12-15 | Vortex ROK VLR 100cc Restricted | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per ROK Rules. Restricted Exhaust |
| TAG 100 Senior | 16+ | Air Cooled 100cc 2-Cycle Air Box Required |
VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 360 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per Engine Mfg Rules |
| KA100 Sr | 16+ | IAME KA100 | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 360 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per IAME KA100 Rules. |
| VLR 100cc | 16+ | Vortex ROK VLR 100cc | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 360 | Hoosier R60B 4.5/7.1 |
Per ROK Engine Rules – Fiche & supplemental rules. |
| Shifter – ROK |
15+ | ROK 125cc – Air Box Required. Expect competitive drivers only, but no formal licensing or approval required. A mini-series of 5 specific races is planned. |
VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
395 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
Per ROK Engine Rules – Fiche. |
| Shifter – Sportsman |
12+ | Any shifter not in the ROK class and for races not in the 5 race mini series. This is never expected to become a championship class. If there are sufficient numbers, this will be run separately from the ROK class. Otherwise, it will be combined and separated by 1 or 2 rows. Air Box Req’d. Examples Below. | Non- Tech |
Non- Tech |
Per Engine | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
|
| IAME SSE | IAME SSE 175cc – Air Box Required | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
410 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
Per IAME SSE Rules. | |
| KZ | KZ 125cc – Air Box Required | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
410 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
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| ROK | 15+ | ROK 125cc – Air Box Required. Same as for the separate ROK class, but for less experienced drivers, entry outside the 5 race mini-series, or for any deviations from additional specs the ROK class may impose (e.g. air filter). |
VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
395 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
Per ROK Engine Rules – Fiche. |
| Honda | 15+ | Spec Honda 125cc – Air Box Required | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
385 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 |
See NKA Rules: 30.7 125cc Spec Honda |
CLASSES WITH LIMITED RACE PARTICIPATION
You can participate in club races with karts in any of these classes, but be aware that you may be the only one in that class due to the current lack of popularity. You will be grouped with similar class(es), but scored separately.
| Class . | Age . | Engine | Fuel | Spec Oil | Weight (lbs) | Spec Tire | Rule Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid Kart | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
Other 4 and 2 cycle alternatives | VP110 | N/A | By Engine |
Hoosier R60B 4.5 | |
| Comer C-51 | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
Comer C-51 |
VP110 | N/A | 160 | Hoosier R60B 4.5 | |
| IAME Kid Kart | Attn 5 Cmp 8 |
IAME |
VP110 | N/A | 160 | Hoosier R60B 4.5 | Per IAME Bambino M1 Rules. |
| TAG CADET MICRO | 7-10 | Mixed engines; Air Box Required | VP110 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | |||
| IAME Micro Swift | 7-10 | IAME Mini Swift with Micro Header | Motul Kart GP 2T | 225 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | Per IAME Mini Swift Rules with Micro Header. | |
| Rotax Micro Max | 7-10 | Rotax Micro | Hoosier R70 4.5 | ||||
| TAG CADET MINI | 9-13 | Mixed engines; Air Box Required | Hoosier R70 4.5 | ||||
| IAME Mini Swift | 9-13 | IAME Mini Swift | Motol Kart GP 2T | 245 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | Per IAME Mini Swift Rules. | |
| Vortex Mini ROK | 8-12 | Vortex Mini ROK | 245 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | Per Vortex Mini ROK Rules | ||
| Rotax Mini Max | 9-12 | Rotax Mini | Rotax XPS Oil | 235 | Hoosier R70 4.5 | ||
| TAG 125 Junior | 12-15 | Mixed engines; Air Box Required | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 | Per individual engine manufacturer rules. |
| IAME X30 Junior | 12-15 | X30 + 29mm factory exhaust restr. | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 | Per IAME X30 Rules with restricted exhaust |
| Vortex ROK GP Jr. | 12-15 | ROK GP with restricted exhaust | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T | 320 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 | Per Vortex ROK GP Rules with Restricted Exhaust |
| TAG 125 Senior | 16+ | Mixed Engines; Air Box Required | VP110 | Motul Kart GP 2T |
370 | Hoosier R60A 4.5/7.1 | Per individual engine manufacturer rules. |
| World Formula Jr. II Limited ** |
12-15 | Briggs World Formula Jr. | VP110 | N/A | 325 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 |
Per Briggs Except Blue Ignition and Optional Clutch ** |
| World Formula Senior Limited ** |
16+ | Briggs World Formula | VP110 | N/A | 365 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 |
Per Briggs Except Blue Ignition and Optional Clutch ** |
| World Formula Masters Limited ** |
40+ | Briggs World Formula | VP110 | N/A | 400 | Hoosier R70 4.5/6.0 |
Per Briggs Except Blue Ignition and Optional Clutch ** |
** World Formula “Limited” PKRA local classes allow running a Blue Ignition and allow any Drum/Can clutch (as with LO206 rules). All other Briggs World Formula rules are followed.
Minor Age Rules:
- Drivers that become 8, 12, or 16 during the calendar year (aka competition age), have the option to move to the next higher class at any time during that calendar year (aka option year).
- Once a driver moves up to the next higher age class in a PKRA club race cannot move back down to a lower age class within Tag or 4-cycle groupings.
- Parents may pettition to get a waiver to move up early. The process starts by making a request to the board at directors@pkra.com.
- Kid Karts must not be on the track with any other classes. Junior 1’s may be on the track with Junior 2’s, but no other classes.
Please direct any questions to our Technical director at Tech@pkra.com