For the first time ever, the annual World Karting Association (WKA) Tech Manual is set to go digital. A group decision made by WKA Staff and Trustees, the new 2023 rule book will be housed online. This new platform will be a password protected access system and provide huge benefits to WKA advertisers. Printing nearly …
TM Update 2022-004 June 17, 2022 The following Tech Update was approved by the Board of Trustees and is effective immediately. Section TM-626 IAME KA100 REED VALLVE 100cc 626.10 IGNITION ADD: Indexing washer or temp gauge washer allowed, in replacement of stock spark plug washer, provided the plug reach does not exceed 18.5mm. Download TM …
TM Update 2022-003 June 9, 2022 The following Tech Update was approved by the Board of Trustees and is effective immediately. Section TM-706, (Archived at worldkarting.com) 706 BRIGGS & STRATTON ANIMAL MODIFIED ENGINE 706.7 VALVE COVER Stock valve cover as from factory, that includes the breather hole for the tube that runs to the catch …
TM Update 2022-001 April 14, 2022 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. 115.1.1- HEAD GEAR Add: With new certifications established from Snell, since the printing of the most recent WKA Tech Manual, the following Snell certifications are approved for WKA competition: K2015, valid through 2026 K2020, …
TM Update 2022-002 April 19, 2022 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees and are effective immediately. 621 – COMER C51 ADD: COMER C52 621.0 COMER C51 AND COMER C52 Engine is to remain stock as supplied by the manufacturer. No grinding or aftermarket accessories permitted except those specified. The only …
The World Karting Association (WKA) Board of Trustees have approved the use of helmet cameras effective immediately in all series that they operate or promote. As many helmet manufacturers continue to evolve their products, WKA has worked diligently to get ahead of this process and make these helmets legal to use. “The technology that is …
TM Update 2021-006 November 15, 2021 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. The following is an update to the 2021/2022 WKA Tech Manual, section 115.1.1 – HELMET CAMERAS 115.1.1- HELMET CAMERAS Change to: Cameras may not be mounted on helmets in any way, if the helmet …
As the world continues to become more technologically advanced, the World Karting Association (WKA) is doing the same opening a new membership license portal through MotorsportsReg.com. Offering 12-month memberships where the member is the driver only, the new portal is simple and easy to use and can be accessed right through the MotorsportsReg website and …
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TM Update 2021-005 May 14, 2021 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. The following is an update to the 2021/2022 WKA Tech Manual, section 802 – National Points Provisions – Road Race. 802 NATIONAL POINTS PROVISIONS – ROAD RACE 802.1 NATIONAL ROAD RACING The 2021 WKA …
TM Update 2021-004 March 30, 2021 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. The following class was erroneously left out of the 2021/2022 WKA Tech Manual 350 Road Racing Sprint Regulations Table of Contents, page 53 362 NATIONAL ROAD RACE SPRINT CLASSES 362.18 KA100 SPRINT (FINAL 1 …
Revision to TM Update 2021-003.1 March 23, 2022 The only Gear Ratio allowed for Kid Kart Briggs Class will be: 17/57 TM Update 2021-003.1 April 2, 2021 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. Removal of Gear Ratio for Kid Kart Briggs Class.
TM Update 2021-003 January 26, 2021 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. 208.25.1 PUSH BACK BUMPER/FAIRING PENALTY Change Penalties to WARNING if one side of the Front Bumper is pushed in, and 2-position penalty if both sides of the Front Bumper are pushed in. 208.25.2 PUSH …
TM Update 2021-002 January 26, 2021 The following Tech Updates from the 2020 Competition Year were erroneously left out of the printed 2021/2022 printed Tech Manual, but were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. January 23, 2020 115.1 – HEAD GEAR Graph: Change Title “Legal Unit”, to “Legal Until” 211.11 – …
TM Update 2021-001 December 9, 2020 The following Tech Updates were approved by the Board of Trustees, and are effective immediately. TM 214.5 BRIGGS 206 JUNIOR Typo Correction in 2021/2022 Tech Manual: Change Kart numbers to 200-299 series. TM 625 IAME SWIFT 60cc TM 625.11 SPARK PLUS ADD: Indexing washer or temp gauge washer allowed, …
In yet another way to involve the World Karting Association (WKA) membership base, WKA ran the second ever “Design the Tech Manual Cover” contest. Bringing team owners, mechanics, drivers and family into the design process, the clear winner for the second year in a row was Elizabeth Phillips. “Elizabeth produced the best Tech Manual cover …
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