2016 Wka Tech Manual
We will be following 2016 'Box Stock Clone' Engine rules for all classes. AKRA length and size requirements found in the AKRA tech manual, Exhaust pipe MAY NOT. Aftermarket parts are permilled providing they meet WKA Box. WKA 2016 Tech Manual-This is the WKA 2016 Tech Manual. WKA Tech Manual Advertising Available. CONCORD, NC- With the 2016 racing season in the final stretch, work has begun on the 2017 version of the World Karting Association Tech Manual, as members of the respective Competition and Tech Committees, as well as Board of Trustees and Office Staff, finalize information on class structure and rules for.
CONCORD, NC - With Class Structure already in the hands of many competitors for the 2016 season, giving them a head start on new classes, as well as a brand new season, competitors can also be assured the 2016 version of the World Karting Association Technical Manual is not far behind. Following months of hard work by the respective Competition and Tech Committees, as well as the Board of Trustees, 2 Cycle Vice President Lynn Haddock, and our webmaster Keith Roberts, the newest version of the Tech Manual found its way to the printer earlier this week, and should be finished and ready for distribution shortly, placing the organization months ahead of last years issue, and very close to back on schedule, as October has traditionally been designated as the Tech Manual Month. While the process of printing the books is underway, members that are eligible to receive the Tech Manual should make sure if they have changed their address recently, to contact WKA, assuring the Tech Manual will find its way to the proper address. For those needing to verify their address in the WKA Database, feel free to contact Jeannie Harrison at (704) 455-1606, ext 110, or email her at members@worldkarting.com.
The new season for the karting world also brings some new faces to the fold on the sponsorship front for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series. With title sponsor Bridgestone returning again as the title sponsor, they will be joined by Franklinkart.com, another longtime Manufacturers Cup Series sponsor, this year sponsoring the Yamaha Junior Class.
Also returning from last season are CRPRACING.COM, sponsor of the Mini Swift Class, IAME EAST USA, sponsoring the Pro Swift Sportsman contingent, Woltjer Racing Engines returning to sponsor the Pro IAME Junior class, and KartSport North America also returning as sponsor of the Pro IAME Senior class. Additionally, Comet Kart Sales will be the official sponsor of the Fast Time awards this year. While many faces have returned on the sponsorship front, many new, and somewhat familiar faces have jumped on board, including Briggs and Stratton, sponsoring the LO206 Junior and Senior classes as part of the first race of the 2016 WKA Winter Cup. Allison Racing Engines has also jumped on board as sponsor of the Yamaha Sportsman class, while the Yamaha Senior division will be taken care of by Fullerton Karts USA. Water For A Cause also joins the Mfg Cup fold this year as sponsor of the Kid Karts this season.
And rounding out the new sponsorship to this point in the new season is Checkered Motorsports, as they will sponsor the Event Champion Trophy which will be awarded to the driver who fares the best throughout the entire event, including Qualifying, Heat Races, and Final events both days. WKA welcomes back these fines companies, and extends a warm welcome to the newest lineup of sponsors for the 2016 Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series. CONCORD, NC - As competitors begin to make plans to converge on Daytona International Speedway for the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek December 27-30, here are some customer friendly tips that may be of help to everyone spending the holiday week at the World Center of Racing. For those arriving prior to the Christmas Holiday, the speedway provides a section of the West Lot for trailer drop-off early, given the fact that many hotels may not have large enough parking to accommodate trailers.
The West Lot is located at Gate 40, which is the main gate competitors will be entering Dec 28-30, the day after Parking Day. Gate 40 is located off of Williamson Blvd. As a note of interest, the West Lot will not be open Christmas Day. Anyone that needs additional help once they are down there may call (386) 405-1500.
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As an added note to the backside of the event, if competitors are staying in Daytona on the final evening of racing on December 30, they will be allowed to again use the West Lot to drop their trailers off, provided they pick them up before noon on December 31. If competitors are arriving on the 27 th, they will again turn onto Williamson Blvd, and follow the Directional Signs down to the first stop light, which is Midway Drive. Turn left at Midway Drive, which is parallel to the Daytona International Airport, and follow the Directional Signs to Gate 70. You will turn left into Gate 70 then be staged, then proceed to get your pit passes, as well as tow vehicle and rv passes, if you reserved a spot for the West Lot on the Dirt, or Lake Lloyd if you are competing with the Road Race or Mfg Cup Series. Customers who have reserved an RV spot need to let the officials at the window know of their reservation, and you will be issued your pass. For sponsors, there will be a designated window for Comp Passes/Sponsors. Be sure and go to this window to get your pit passes.
Competitors will the be staged, with sponsor parking starting at 8am, competitor parking to follow at 9am. For those who need to ship items to the speedway, there is a link to this pit board, denoting the directions to the Shipping and Receiving Office, as well as a phone number and designated times in which the office is open. We hope your time spent in Daytona is an enjoyable one, and hope this helpful hints will make your experience at Daytona KartWeek go a little smoother. On behalf of the World Karting Association, we wish you the very best of the holiday season, and will see you in Daytona!!!!! With at least a decade of title sponsorship dating back to the turn of the century, a familiar face again returns to the forefront of the WKA National Scene, as the National Road Race Series will be labeled the Dunlop/Xeramic National Road Race Series presented by Russell Karting.
While making the headlines as a title sponsor for the series for several years in the past, Jim Russell of Russell Karting Specialities has been in the spotlight the last two WKA National events, taking 5 wins as a competitor at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky back in October in the WKA/KART sanctioned Fall Brawl. Now Russell is the headline attraction again for this years latest event of Daytona KartWeek, not only providing the title sponsorship of the Road Race Series, but also participating in the Margay Sprint Championships at the Sprint Track at Daytona for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series. The 2 year title sponsorship encompasses 3 company names; Dunlop, a well known tire in the world, as well as Xeramic, one of the most popular spec oils that are being used on the Road Race Program, and of course Russells business, Russell Karting Specialties. The Dunlop/Xeramic title sponsorship, presented by Russell Karting Specialties, completes the trifecta of title sponsors for Daytona with Bridgestone again sponsoring the Manufacturers Cup Series this season, and Unilli Tires again the title sponsor for the Dirt World Championship. On behalf of WKA, our sincerest thanks, and welcome back to Jim Russell. As Daytona KartWeek, as well the 2016 season approaches, sponsors are lining up for the New Year. Returning for yet another year are KALL Racing, sponsor of the Formula 100 class on Day 1, while Millers Dyno Time Racing will return for the Day 2 Formula 100 class sponsorship.
Matthai Material Handling returns for 2016, sponsoring the 100cc Piston Port Final 1 and 2 this year, with CKI returning for yet another season as sponsor of the Yamaha Sportsman Medium classes on both race days. Also returning this year is The Agile Group, sponsor of the Unlimited class, Final 1 and 2, as well as Hoosier Racing with the Animal Lite classes both days. Also on board this year, WKA welcomes Foster 4J Ranch, sponsor of the Yamaha Medium class this season. Also joining for 2016 are Kion/Linde Forklifts, sponsoring the Yamaha Heavy class. West Texas Outlaws is also on board for a full season, sponsoring the TaG Heavy Final 1 and 2 races this season, while WT Racing will be in charge of the Leopard Sprint Final 1 and 2 for the 2016 season.
Joining as Daytona specific sponsors are Tru Stripe, sponsoring the B Stock class, Rev Clean, sponsor of the Formula 125 class, and Bruce Peck, sponsoring the Animal Heavy Final 1 class at the World Center of Racing. World Karting is very proud to have these sponsors on board, and would like to thank everyone for their support for the 2016 national racing season. With Van K Wheels covering the Pro Junior 3 Clone class on Day #2 of the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championships Dec 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway, ONYX Racing Chassis has jumped on board to take care of the class on Day #1. Offering $1,000 to win on both days of competition, the Junior 3 class will be loaded for bear, leading ONYX Racing Chassis owner Jason Williamson to jump on board for the event. Onyx joins BDL Motorsports, Charger Racing Chassis, Van K Wheels, and MC Motorsports as some of the official class sponsors for the 2015 edition of the $100,000 Unilli Dirt World Championship.
Activities for the Dirt World Championship get underway Sunday December 27 with parking at 8am, followed by practice from 1-5pm. The battle for keeps gets underway the next 2 days as 39 classes battle for the over $100,000 in posted purse, awards, and merchandise. WKA Thanks ONYX Racing Chassis, as well as all sponsors on this years Dirt World Championship. For more information on the Daytona Dirt World Championship,. CONCORD, NC - Officials at New Castle Motorsports Park, along with WKA, have finalized their national schedule for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series for the 2016 season, with 2 events for the 2 Cycle national series coming to the famed Indiana complex in the new year, along with a return of the RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series as well. Keeping with their traditional mid summer date of July 15-17, the 3 rd overall stop on the series, the July race again will fall 1 week prior to the SKUSA Summer Nationals, giving many competitors of the famed western series an additional opportunity for track time. The second stop to New Castle will also be of major importance, as it will mark the culmination in the battle for the national title September 23-25.
Other key dates for the series include an April 4-6 stop at Go Pro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina, the second stop on the series, as well as another August rumble at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania August 19-21. That race will serve as the 4 th of 5 events for the year on the series. Here is a look at the 2016 Mfg Cup Series Schedule. Dec 27-30: Daytona International Speedway April 4-6: Go Pro Motorplex July 15-17: New Castle Motorsports Park Aug 19-21: Pittsburgh International Race Complex September 23-25: New Castle Motorsports Park New Castle will also bring back the ever popular RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series next year. With the growing popularity of the LO206 Program in many parts of the country, including Indiana, officials at NCMP felt the time was perfect to bring the best 4 cycle racers in the nation back to the track for the third national of the season for the series August 5-7, following events at 103 rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida for their April season opener, followed by the June battle at Carolina Motorsports Park June 24-26 in Kershaw, South Carolina.
The final date and venue for the Gold Cup Series will be announced shortly. CONCORD, NC - Continuing a tradition for the past few years, Van K Wheels for another year returns in a big way for the competitors Dec 27-30 at the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championship at Daytona International Speedway. As a current sponsor already for the Pro Junior 3 Clone Heavy Class, offering $1,000 to win, Brian and Natalie Bass are also providing wheels to competitors that may not be as fortunate to take the top prize in a couple weeks, by providing wheels to drivers in select classes that may incur some Hard Luck.
Drivers in the Pro Champ Lite, Pro Junior 2 Clone, Semi Pro Animal Heavy, and Pro Animal Heavy classes who are met with a tough circumstance in the race, will still have a chance to come away with Black P-Zero Wheels. Additionally, the winner in the Pro Junior 3 Class, sponsored by Van K, will also be eligible for a set of wheels, thus spreading fortunes around for many drivers. The Van K sponsorship is one of many at the $100,000 Unilli Dirt World Championship, including Champ Lite sponsor BDL Motorsports, Day 1 Pro Junior 3 Clone sponsor Onyx Racing Chassis, as well as Charger Racing Chassis, the sponsor of the $5,000 to win Pro Animal Heavy main, as well as MC Motorsports, sponsor of the $10,000 to win Pro Clone Heavy final. Van K Wheels are sold nationwide though a very strong dealer network, including Competition Karting Inc, one of the many vendors who will be on hand for the festivities. Made 100% in North Carolina, Van K offers 2 lines of wheels, including the P-Zero, and the Pro MAXX. For more information on the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championships,. CONCORD, NC - As the 2016 edition of the WKA Tech Manual hits everyone’s doorsteps, there is a correction that competitors need to be aware of.
On page 115 of section 600, which covers 2 cycle engine specifications and regulations, rule 621.6, which refers to Base Gasket on the Comer C-51 Motor, please disregard “Single Gasket Only”. If there are any other discrepancies in this years Tech Manual, we will do our best to point them out, and bring them to the attention of our competitors and engine builders. Click here for the latest. World Karting Association Officials are proud to announce the designation of Red Line Oil as the Sole Official Spec Oil for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series, effective immediately. For the last several years, Red Line Oil has been a participant in the WKA Manufacturers Cup Spec Oil program, joining several other companies, providing 2-stroke oil for many 2 cycle national competitors.
By mixing 2-cycle oil with Sunoco Fuel, the official fuel for World Karting, trimming down to one specific oil will create a consistent baseline for tech officials to go. The implementation of Red Line Oil as the official sole spec oil for the Mfg Cup Series, a 2 year deal, will commence at the Margay Sprint Championships December 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway for the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek. While the WKA National Road Race Series is also part of a spec oil program, that series will continue business as usual at Daytona, with competitors following the Spec Oil Program guidelines that have been in use all of 2015. For more information on Red Line Products, visit their site. CONCORD, NC - As the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek draws closer for participants in Dirt, Sprint, and Road Race, the finishing touches are being placed on the events schedules, as well as rules for all classes participating December 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway.
With the ever popular LO206 Senior and Junior classes joining the ranks of the initial race of the WKA Winter Cup Series at the Speedways Sprint Course, competitors need to be aware that a new set of tires will be required for qualifying on Day 1, with the same set of tires required to be used for drivers on both days of racing. Much like many of the Mfg Cup classes, drivers may practice on any type of recognized and accepted Bridgestone Spec Tire. The official spec tire for the 2 classes are as follows. LO206 Senior: Bridgestone YLC: 4.50x5 front, 7.10x5 rear LO206 Junior: Bridgestone YLC: 4.50x5 front, 6.00x5 rear Activities for the Margay Sprint Nationals get underway with parking on Sunday December 27, followed by practice on December 28 and 2 full days of racing December 29 and 30. For more information on the Margay Sprint Championships,.
With the opportunity to have the bulk of the WKA Membership in one area, World Karting Officials have scheduled their annual Membership Meeting during the Daytona KartWeek festivities December 27-30 at the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway.The meeting will take place at 4:30pm Sunday December 27 in Gatorade Victory Lane at the speedway, the same victory lane the Road Race Series drivers will use for their Daytona KartWeek podium shots. The meeting will not only give members an opportunity to get updates on the progress of the organization, as well as their respective series, but to also have the opportunity to voice their views on any topics they wish to share.
Since Dec 27 serves as the official parking day for the Road Race, Mfg Cup, and Dirt Series, the bulk of the days activities will be concluded by that time of day, giving members a chance to join in the proceedings, before the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek hits the track!!! Beginning at the upcoming WKA National Road Race event at Daytona, those competitors who wish to seal their engines so they may be used in multiple race groups during a race day, should insure that they have their engines properly prepared before they arrive at the track to avoid having to drill bolts and fasteners on-site. We will no longer be using paint as a sealing method. Competitors running 2 stroke engines may refer to the procedures on page 95 (section 556) of the new 2016 WKA Techbook. Those running four stroke engines will need to drill one sidecover bolt, one valve cover bolt and one of the carb retainer bolts. (see photo's) As always, all engines will go thru post race tech at the end of each day. There is no engine sealing from day to day.
This is just a heads up to avoid having to drill fasteners at the track. CONCORD, NC - As if Daytona KartWeek wasn’t already busting at the seams, the daytime activities at the World Center of Racing will be replaced, at least on Sunday evening Dec 27 with yet another karting function, that being the 2015 Awards Presentation for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series at the Daytona Beach Resort.
Champions for the 2015 season, as well as many special recipients, will be honored, as WKA puts a wrap on a most successful 2015 national season. Additionally, some lucky participants will also be in the running for a brand new Tillotson Generator, a Miller Welder, Bridgestone Tires, WKA Kart Covers, and potentially some great cash prizes!!!!! However, time is running out!!!
So be sure and make your reservations this week. To view the Banquet Form, go to the WKA Home Page, click on Racing Series, then click 2015 Awards Presentation.
And make your plans with WKA in December for Daytona KartWeek!!! CONCORD, NC - The latest edition of the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championships will once again be busting at the seams with competition begging for the bragging rights of winning on the most famous stage in motorsports. As a result, there will be several vendors on hand to service the customers in this $100,000 extravaganza!!!
Competitors looking for additional parts and services will have at least 3 companies to choose from, as TS Racing, Competition Karting Inc, and Larry Jones Motorsports will be on hand to take care of the competition in the pits. With all 3 synonymous with the dirt karting world, as well as the Daytona event, competitors can rest assured they will be well taken care of. For any other companies wishing to provide vendor services, contact Marie Borsuk at the WKA Office at (704) 455-1606, ext 111.
CONCORD, NC - With the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek just 3 weeks away, the sponsor interest continues for all series, including the WKA/Unilli Tires Dirt World Championship. With over $100,000 up for grabs in purse, products, and awards, Van K Wheels has jumped on board once again as the official sponsor of the Pro Junior 3 Clone class. Running for $1,000 to win each day, the Pro Junior 3 Clone Class features some of the rising young stars in their last age bracket before making the transition to the senior ranks. For Van K Wheels, their sponsorship relationship with WKA and Daytona continues for yet another year. In addition to the Dirt class sponsorship for another year, Van K was also a sponsor on the National Road Race Series in 2015, and also took part in the contingency program for the RLV Tuned Exhaust Products Gold Cup Series, thus spreading their love for the karting industry in just about every corner of WKA National competition. Activities for the latest edition of the Dirt World Championships get underway with practice Sunday December 27 from 1-5pm, followed by 2 full days and 39 classes of national competition, with a raindate set for Dec 30. WKA would like to thank Brian and Natalie Bass of Van K Wheels for their loyalty and sponsorship to the karting industry, and to this years edition of the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championship.
To view the information for this years event, click on Racing Series on the WKA Home Page, then click Speedway Dirt, which will provide you with several options to view for Daytona. CONCORD, NC - With the Thanksgiving Holiday serving as the deadline for Tier 1 entries for the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup and WKA National Road Race Series, the final bell will sound for pre entries for ALL series, including the WKA Speedway Dirt Series, Friday December 11.
Competitors have just 1 final week to take advantage of the lower fees before having to register at the track for the latest edition of the holiday classic. With entries pouring into the WKA office for all 3 series, this year’s edition of Daytona KartWeek is expected to be a blockbuster holiday classic. For drivers on the WKA/Unilli Tires Dirt World Championship event, to avoid the long lines at registration from last year, many are urged to enter early, as a big part of the registration process for Dirt competitors includes renewing their annual membership.
With the $30 fee set for any new WKA Members, an offer that is available until April 30 of 2016, competitors planning on attending the event are urged to take care of their membership renewal in advance through the WKA Office, thus avoiding the additional work at the track. All the necessary forms are available by clicking Racing Series on the WKA site, then going to Entry Blank. The membership and parental consent forms are listed in that area as you continue to scroll down. So download, print them out, and sign up, and we’ll see you at Daytona at the end of the month!!!! CONCORD, NC - As the clock ticks closer towards this years edition of the WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championships December 27-30 at Daytona International Speedway, competitors continue their preparations for this years event.
Boasting over $100,000 in purse, awards, and merchandise, competitors and sponsors have been lining up on a daily basis, requesting parking and sponsorship opportunities. Many have also been inquiring about the locations of Unilli Tire Distributors, thus helping them to stock up for the annual event. Competitors can buy straight from the Unilli website, which is unillitires.com, or they can contact Tyler direct at (229) 672-1697. If ordered before noon, tires will ship the same day. If ordered after noon, tires will ship out the following day. For more information regarding this years WKA/Unilli Dirt World Championship, click the Racing Series option on the main page of the WKA website, which will then display the options to view the race order, class structure, purses, entry fees, and much more!!!
The 2016 season is just around the corner, and sanctioning bodies, race series, promoters and clubs are all busy working on the details for the upcoming year of competition. The World Karting Association has its highly anticipated Daytona KartWeek on the schedule next month right between the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, welcoming racers from all over the world to compete in Sprint, Road Racing and Dirt Oval competition. It’s truly one of the sport’s most unique overall events. The Manufacturers Cup Series continues to evolve year after year, helping to mold the current and future stars of the sport. 2016 will also mark the return of the partnership between WKA and eKartingNews.com – which will see the website provide its unparalleled Trackside Live coverage for the entire season. “I’m so thrilled that EKN will be working closely with the WKA once again, and we’re ready to fire things up for the 2016 season,” commented Rob Howden, eKartingNews.com Publisher and Editor-in-Chief.
“The WKA has worked hard in recent years to evolve their programs to provide their members with the experience they’re looking for and it’s exciting that we can now take the coverage of the Man Cup to the next level. I can’t wait to hit the ground running in Daytona.” The 2016 Manufacturers Cup Series begins in Daytona, on December 27-30 at the Daytona International Speedway. Following the completing of the new Winter Cup program in March, the series refires on April 1-3 at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, North Carolina for the IAME USA Nationals. The series then travels west to the popular New Castle Motorsports Park on July 15-17 before heading to the soon-to-be repaved Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania on August 19-21. The series finale is set for a return to the New Castle facility, with a September weekend to be determined.
“We’re extremely excited to have the ability to be back on board with EKN,” stated WKA President John Ferris. “Their coverage of the karting events, not to mention their overwhelmingly positive impact on the karting industry has nothing but win-win written all over it for the Bridgestone Manufacturers Cup Series, and the continued growth of karting.” Through our EKN Trackside Live coverage program, eKartingNews.com will be publishing daily race reports, photo galleries and updates on their forum discussions, and all across their social media outlets – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The coverage also includes the popular EKN Live program, featuring live audio and live timing of all the racing action from their ekartingnews.com/live page. Companies interested in marketing opportunities through the EKN Live program are asked to contact Rob Howden directly via. CONCORD, NC - Racing will take a brief pause this week, as members of the motorsports industry take time to spend with their families for the Thanksgiving Holiday, giving thanks for another great year, personally and professionally. On behalf of the World Karting Association, our sincerest and humblest thanks to all the competitors, sponsors, Moms and Dad, Grandparents, additional family members, and countless others for helping to make the 2015 season for the World Karting Association a great turning point to what is expected to be a blockbuster year in 2016.
We wish each and every one of you the safest and happiest Thanksgiving ever, as you spend time with your family, truly celebrating what is most important. We then look forward to having our karting family back with us next year, beginning with the latest edition of Daytona KartWeek at the World Center of Racing December 27-30. Safe Travels this Holiday Season, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!