New Format And New Engines For TaG Class
10.25.2007 - WKA announces a new format and new engines for the Bridgestone/George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Series driven by Mazda TAG class – TAG is one of the most popular and fastest growing classes in the Manufacturer’s Cup series. In recognition of this growth, WKA announces that the class will now be called TAG 1 and TAG 2. TAG 1 will run the first day of each Manufacturer's Cup event, and TAG 2 will run the second day. A single championship will be awarded.

In addition WKA has approved three new engines and one updated engine for the 2008 competition year. These include the Cheetah SQ125, Motori Seven, and the Vortex Rok TT. In addition a new cylinder has been approved for the PRD Fire Ball engine. Note that the Italsistem ML47H is no longer an approved engine. Following is a complete list of engines and weights for the Manufacturer's Cup Series.

BM Jaguar – 350 lbs.
Cheetah SQ 125 – 350 lbs.
Comer K365 – 380 lbs.
Easykart – 350 lbs.
Motori Seven – 365
Parilla Leopard – 365 lbs.
Rotax FR 125 – 350 lbs.
Sonik TX 125 (125cc) – 380 lbs.
Sonik VX 125 (118 cc) – 365 lbs.
Vortex Rok (‘03 & ‘04) – 350 lbs.
Vortex Rok TT – 380 lbs.
PRD Fire Ball (2005 & 2008) – 350 lbs.

The weights and engine specifications will be reviewed after the second Manufacturer’s Cup event of the 2008 season. WKA will make every effort to level the playing field among engine manufacturers. Performance differences among the various manufacturers will be adjusted by kart weight or restrictions to the engine or exhaust system.