A.

INTRODUCTION

It is the purpose of TAG^TM Racing International and TAG^TM USA to create FAIR, FUN and SAFE new racing programs on a worldwide basis within the Karting industry. In an effort to unify manufacturers into a limited class structure and provide a basis for the development of better products. For the competitor TAG^TM is the opportunity to participate in a widely accepted program available from the basic club level to highly organized festival events, which produces a true National Champion within the sport. Above all else, it shall be the direction of TAG^TM USA to be:

"Dedicated to making KART racing fun!"

B.

Status of TAG^TM Racing International Programs

TAG^TM Racing International/TAG^TM USA shall be run as an independent national club sport program. Sanctioning of events is only available through the TAG^TM Racing International office and it's designated National Director of Racing. The program reserves the right to assign operations and promotion of regional programs other sanctioning bodies, dealers and/or promoters who shall strictly adhere to these rules herein and the direction of the TAG^TM Racing International/TAG^TM USA National Director of Racing.

Changes to TAG^TM Racing International/TAG^TM USA regulations require the written approval of the National Director of Racing.

C.

General Prescriptions

Everything not specifically specified within these regulations will be covered by the CIK/FIA International Karting Regulations.

ANYTHING, WHICH IS NOT EXPRESSLY ALLOWED, IS FORBIDDEN!

D.

Living Document

This is a living document and as such is subject to revisions and changes as deemed necessary to continue the integrity of the TAG^TM program. All changes will be documented in the revisions table on this site.

(Last Update - May 16, 2006 - see section 12.0 below)

1.

TAG^TM International - Combined Class Weights - Cadet 1 & Cadet 2

1.

TAG^TM International - Combined Class Weights - Expert

1.

TAG^TM International - Combined Class Weights - Junior & Senior

1.

TAG^TM International - Combined Class Weights - Senior & Heavy - Road Racing Weight

2.

Engine Specifications

2.0.

STARTER - Entry must have all the starter components intact and working properly. If alternative methods other than the onboard starter are used to start the engine the competitor must go to the rear of the grid. A jumper battery pack for the purpose of starting on grid connected to the battery only will be allowed.

2.0.A

Battery is non tech, but must be of the same size and shape and must be of the same amperage and voltage as OEM.12volt / 6,5 - 7,5 Amperage Hour. Any battery found to be cracked or broken and leaking will be removed from the event.

2.1.

AIR BOX - OPEN, but must be CIK or, RLV approved air box with two inlet tubes not to exceed 22.0 mm (+/- 1.0 mm) inside diameter and 95.0 mm minimum length. The 2004 homologated CIK, KG and Freeline boxes are not legal. All air boxes may not be modified although the rubber flange may be trimmed on the inside of the air box to the flange lip. Aftermarket internal foam air filters are allowed as long as no modification is made to the air box it’s self. The position of the airbox is non-tech.

2.2.

CARBURETORS - OEM as supplied from the engine manufacturer, jetting is open. Washers may be added to the stock needle jets for the purpose of tuning, must be the OEM needle jets. The way the throttle cable connects to the arm and the bracket that holds the cable are non-tech, you must not modify the manifold or the carburetor, and use all the factory fasteners. The arm, throttle shaft and butterfly are OEM with no modifications. The slide assembly is included in jetting but must retain OEM replacement parts. No button head screws in butterfly. Surface finish of venturi and bore must remain as manufactured. Butterfly type: Must be of original manufacture and stock. The Welch plugs are non-tech but must be of the same size and shape that comes in the overhaul kits, the fuel may only pass through stock metering orifices. Any means taken to bypass fuel to the engine in any other manner is not allowed. Any components not specified herein must be stock appearing. Inlet springs are non-tech item. Machine work to the throttle shaft is not allowed. Surface finish of venturi and bore must remain as manufactured. Carburetors must be matched to engine as homologated. All pumper style carburetors are single-pumpers with plastic fuel cap. Fuel adjustment needles must be stock from the needle top to the "O" ring step. Needles may be modified beyond the "O" ring step to attach needle extensions. No remote carb adjusters or triggers

2.3.

FUEL PUMPS - Must be of diaphragm pulse type, manufacturer and location are open. No electric fuel pumps and no secondary pumps allowed.

2.4

IGNITION SYSTEM - OEM, as supplied and per factory specifications. . Static timing must be at the factory settings, key must be in place, with no modifications allowed. Spark plug is open. The spark plug wire and cap are non-tech items.

2.5

PISTON / RINGS - OEM as supplied by engine manufacturer only no Interchange is allowed. Wrist pin must be made of ferrous material.

2.6

EXHAUST SYSTEM - Exhaust and silencers OEM as supplied by manufacturer. No plating or ceramic coatings permitted. Header and pipe: No interchange allowed. Pipe and header must be of original manufacture with no modifications. Exhaust system must start and complete race intact as intended for use by the manufacturer. Connector pipe where applicable must be round and of proper O.D. as to connect pipe to header as supplied by manufacturer. Connector pipe length non-tech unless otherwise specified. Addition of exhaust gas temperature lead is legal, but hole must be plugged if exhaust temp lead is not used. No welding for repairs allowed.

2.7

CLUTCH - OEM, as supplied with engine from manufacturer and as per factory specifications. Non-adjustable, single disk or shoe type clutch only. Clutch engagement not to exceed 6,000 RPM. To be tested on grid with remote RPM meter attached to the spark plug lead. Test procedure from a dead stop driver will accelerate at full throttle for approximately ten feet and clutch may not exceed 6,000-RPM limit.

2.8

COOLING SYSTEM - Coolant may not contain any Glycol based material. Water wetter or other surfactants may be added. Radiator OPEN used as supplied by manufacturer, or after-market product. (Must be mounted to right or the left of the driver) After market water pumps are allowed, but must be driven by the rear axle, and be of the same type as OEM.

2.9

INTERNAL MODIFICATIONS - All internal modifications of any kind are strictly prohibited. (This includes adding and or deleting of parts, i.e. gaskets, nuts, bolts etc.)

2.10

REED CAGE, and REEDS - Will be OEM with no modifications. Must retain stock reeds and reed screws with no modification.

2.11

EXHAUST FLEX TUBING - Exhaust Flex tubing is a non-tech item. (Must be Flexible Tubing only) PRD will use the OEM solid pipe. Some engines require a controlled exhaust flex length see section 1.0, the following engines have a controlled length - Parilla Gazelle 60 / Sonik TX125 / Sonik VX125.

2.12

BEARINGS, SEALS, GASKETS- Bearings are open but must be of the same type, material and design as the OEM bearings. Replacement bearings must be standard type, conventional bearings with steel or plastic retainers. They must be of the same width and outside diameter as original bearings. Ceramic or angular contact bearings are not allowed Seals are open, but they must be unmodified, and must be installed as the manufacturer intended. Gaskets are open but must meet the manufactures thickness and cannot be added or deleted. You may not stack base gaskets,(must be single gasket as it was supplied from factory).

Combustion Chamber Volume (CCV) will be checked to the top of spark plug hole.

A.

Comer 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

B.

Easykart 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

C.

Gazelle 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

Exhaust see section 1.0 as per PDF.

D.

Maxter 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

E.

Vortex Rok 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

F.

WTP 60cc

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

G.

ATK-125

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

H.

Biland SA250, Patriot, Sidewinder, and Stealth

See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.

(The Patriot engine must have the US flag on the valve cover and US stamp on the engine block.)

The current engines, Sidewinder, Stealth and Patriot will now be fitted with the same exhaust system.

This is due to manufacturing problems and the issues of noise.  The old style exhaust will still be legal to use, only at track and within organizations that noise is not an issue.

Intake manifold - overall manifold length 2 3/4" +/- 2% (69.85 millimeters).

Biland Exhaust PDF

Biland Inlet Manifold Appendix PDF

I.

BM Jaguar

CCV

9.5 cc

Minimum squish

0.028

Carburetor

ML334A

Venturi

0.905

Carburetor bore

1.005

Exhaust height

see section 1.0 as per PDF

Ignition

Selettra 4 pole

Crank complete weight

1840g - +/- 3%

Exhaust JR

30.0 mm (IAME JR header pipe)

Those engines with serial numbers ending in A, B, C, D, and E are legal in TAG^TM USA.

J.

Comer

CCV

11.5 cc

Minimum squish

0.032

Carburetor

MIK 00870