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  2008 CLASS STRUCTURES

Last updated: 11.20.2007

Important rule changes for the 2008-racing season:

• Jr Sportsman 1 Lite and Heavy and Jr Sportsman 2 Lite and Heavy will be Animal engines only
• Jr Champ Raptor will run both days for a single championship.

Please review the 2008 Tech Manual for all rules and regulations.

BRIGGS JUNIOR SPORTSMAN 1
LITE & HEAVY

DRIVER REQ: Age 8 thru 10.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a restrictor plate top hole 0.235” and a bottom hole of 0.275” (purple).
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 250 lbs. (LITE), 265 lbs. (HEAVY).
OTHER: No steering fairing allowed.
SPEC TIRE: Firestone YGF.

BRIGGS JR SPORTSMAN 1 CHAMP
LITE & HEAVY

DRIVER REQ: Age 8 thru 10.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a restrictor plate top hole 0.235” and a bottom hole of 0.275” (purple).
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 285 lbs (LITE), 300 lbs (HEAVY).
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.
OTHER: Races Saturday and Sunday, single championship.

BRIGGS JUNIOR SPORTSMAN 2
LITE & HEAVY

DRIVER REQ: Ages 10 and 12.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a restrictor plate top hole 0.275” and a bottom hole of 0.325” (turquoise/blue).
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 275 lbs. (LITE), 290 lbs. (HEAVY).
OTHER: No steering fairing allowed.
SPEC TIRE: Firestone YGF.

BRIGGS JR SPORTSMAN 2 CHAMP
LITE & HEAVY

DRIVER REQ: Age 10 thru 12.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a restrictor plate top hole 0.275” and a bottom hole of 0.325” (turquoise/blue).
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 310 lbs (LITE), 325 lbs (HEAVY).
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS JUNIOR LITE & HEAVY
DRIVER REQ: Age 12 thru 15.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a 0.505” (Gold) restrictor plate.
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 300 lbs. (LITE), 320 lbs. (HEAVY).
SPEC TIRE: Firestone YGF.

BRIGGS JUNIOR CHAMP LITE & HEAVY
DRIVER REQ: Age 12 thru 15.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine with a 0.575” (black) restrictor plate restrictor plate.
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 345 lbs. (LITE), 360 lbs. (HEAVY).
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS JUNIOR CHAMP RAPTOR
FINAL 1 & 2

DRIVER REQ: Age 12 thru 15.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock 5 HP.
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 360 lbs.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.
OTHER: Races Saturday and Sunday, single championship.

BRIGGS SENIOR CHAMP LITE & HEAVY
DRIVER REQ: Age 15 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 410 lbs. (LITE), 425 lbs. (HEAVY).
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS SENIOR STOCK
DRIVER REQ: Age 35 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine. FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 375 lbs.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS LITE, MEDIUM, & HEAVY
DRIVER REQ: Age 15 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 330 lbs. (LITE), 350 lbs. (MEDIUM), 375 lbs. (HEAVY) - Maximum kart weight in Heavy class is 200 pounds.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS SUPER HEAVY
DRIVER REQ: Age 15 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock Animal Engine
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: Overall minimum weight is 400 lbs. Maximum kart weight is 200lbs.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS RAPTOR 330
DRIVER REQ: Age 15 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock 5HP Engine.
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 330 lbs.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

BRIGGS RAPTOR 370
DRIVER REQ: Age 15 and older.
ENGINE: Briggs & Stratton Stock 5HP Engine.
FUEL: Methanol.
MINIMUM WEIGHT: 370 lbs.
SPEC TIRE: Dunlop DCS.

KID KARTS
(Exhibition Only)
DRIVER REQ: Age 5 -7. SPECS: Comer C-50 or C-51, Gas & oil only, 150 lbs min weight, open tire compound. Front & rear size 10x4.50 or 4.60-5 w/ max 33.75” circumference. See section 900 for more info.

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