A.

INTRODUCTION

 It is the purpose of TAG™ Racing International and TAG™ 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™ 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™ USA to be:  "Dedicated to making KART racing fun!"

B.

Status of TAG™ Racing International Programs

 TAG™ Racing International/TAG™ USA shall be run as an independent national club sport program. Sanctioning of events is only available through the TAG™ 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™ Racing International/TAG™ USA National Director of Racing.  Changes to TAG™ Racing International/TAG™ 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.

ANY RULE CHANGES APPROVED AND POSTED TO THE WEBSITE WILL HAVE A 30 DAY WAITING PERIOD BEFORE BEING INPLEMENTED.

THIS WILL BE FROM THE POSTING DATE.

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™ program. All changes will be documented in the revisions table on this site.

1.

TAG™International - CADET 1 & CADET II

Combined Class Weights –

NOTE CADET II will be Italian FEDERATION ENGINES ONLY without modifications.

1.

TAG™INTERNATIONAL -  4 - STROKE

1.

TAG™International - Junior & Senior

Combined Class Weights

1.

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

1.

TAG™INTERNATIONAL -  TAG SHIFTER

2.

Engine Specifications

2.0

STARTER - Entry must have all the starter components intact and working properly. The penalty for starting on the grid with an auxiliary starter will be to start at the back of the grid.

The use of an aftermarket starter nut is allowed but again if a remote starter is used the entry will go to the back of the grid.

A jumper battery pack for the purpose of starting on grid connected to the battery only will be allowed.

At the discretion of the Race director or club -

If a competitor comes to the grid and is unable to start his or her kart he or she may at the discretion of the race director or club use an auxiliary starter to start without being penalized.  Only if announced at the drivers meeting by the race director or club.

2.1

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 – 8.0 Amperage Hour. Any battery found to be cracked or broken and leaking will be removed from the event.

2.2.

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 CIK homologated KG and Freeline boxes with internal filters are only legal in TAG shifter and four stroke classes.  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 air box is non-tech. The new KG air box with internal filter is allowed- CIK homologation is 37-38/SA/15 and must remain as manufactured. The K&N RK1000 is approved.

2.3.

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. 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

2.4.

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

2.5

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, must have the washer intact unless a head temp sensor is used then the washer may be removed. The spark plug wire and cap are non-tech items.

2.6

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

2.7

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 and/or O-2 sensor is legal, but hole must be plugged if either sensor is not used. No welding for repairs allowed.

2.8

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 7,000 RPM for the Cadet I and II, and 6000 RPM for all other classes. 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 posted RPM limit. Clutch drum gear (amount of teeth on drive sprocket) is non tech. Although you may not make any modifications to the OEM clutch drum, Only factory clutch drums from the manufacture will be allowed.

2.9

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.

2.10

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.)Example: if the manufacture calls out a 10 thousand gasket you may not use two 5 thousand gaskets as a replacement.

2.11

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

2.12

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  Sonik TX125

2.13

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.

2.14

Engines

A.

Comer 60cc See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0                  

B.

Easykart 60cc See engine Approval sheet in Section 1.0.