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Superkarts! USA - Rulebook & Updates

SKUSA Rulebook Updates: 2/13/2025 Print
Thursday, 13 February 2025 00:00
The following changes were made in the SKUSA Rulebook published on Feb 13, 2025.

109.1
(revised)
 
Protests must be submitted in writing – by the protesting competitor – on an approved SKUSA Protest Form to be considered. Protests cannot be submitted for non-performance items. Protest forms are available from a designated SKUSA official. Only official Any compelling video will be considered as part of the protest process. Participants will be limited to submitting a maximum of (1) Protest per competition day.
307.2.1
(revised)
Identification: It is the sole responsibility of competitors to clearly mark their cameras with their Kart number. ….. Loss of the camera on the racing surface shall result in a penalty. Cameras will not be returned to the competitor until after the Event.
401.3
(revised)
Graphics, painting, coatings: No attempt to alter cooling or airflow allowed. Limited to one decal on the left and right side of the cylinder head or cylinder. No additional covers, shields or heat retention devices allowed. Reasonable application of advertising decals allowed. Final determination rests with the head tech official.
401.7
(revised)
Engine Repair or Replacement: Competitors must request permission to repair or replace their engine with the Technical Director. If permitted, competitors will be allowed to change their engine once per Round or Event. Approval may be granted to repair damage only, not for maintenance. Approval must be received prior to disturbing the seal/paint. The burden for demonstrating damage rests with the competitor. If the competitor is unable to demonstrate damage, one additional engine (total of 2) may be approved by the event Technical Director. If an engine change is approved, the competitor will start in the rear of the next competition session. Unauthorized or late engine replacement requests shall result in a penalty.
401.7.1
(removed)
Permission for an engine change must be requested no later than the start of the 4th on-track session after the requesting competitor’s last on-track session. At the SuperNats it must be no later than the start of the 3rd.
402.2.1
(revised)
Carburetors: OEM as supplied from the engine manufacturer….. Aftermarket top screws (6) and inlet cap screws may be used when factory sizing is maintained.
402.11
(revised)
NGK 6061-10 added to the list of allowed spark plugs for the KA100, X30 and SSE engines.
 
602.1/.2
(revised)
Clarified that tools are allowed on Pre-Grid and not allowed on Grid.
602.8.2.4
(revised)
Aborted Start: …. An aborted start will automatically result in the reduction of the race by one (1) lap in Pre-Finals/Heats or (2) Laps in Finals.
602.15.5
(revised)
Rough Driving: verbiage change of avoidable contact to “incident responsibility
603.11
(added)
Final Practice: Sometimes referred to as “happy hour” this session determines grid spots and/or groups for Qualifying. As such it’s an official session and subject to the same penalties as Qualifying, unless otherwise noted.
604.1
(revised)
Failure to Attend Driver’s Briefing changed to Loss of (2) Fast Laps in Qualifying
604.1
(revised)
Where an Engine Change used to result in Starting in the Rear, you will now keep your grid position and take a 10 Sec Penalty in the Next Race. Some consolidation of the wording regarding unsupervised/unapproved engine, chassis changes and engine, chassis, pipe seal/tag removal.
604.2
(revised)
Revised to include “Warm-Ups” with Practice before Qualifying.
604.3
(revised)
Verbiage change of avoidable contact to “incident responsibility
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 February 2025 14:55