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TAG MISSION STATEMENTTo provide and maintain a uniform set of regulations and guidelines that foster growth within the sport of karting on a worldwide platform. Maintain an open line of communication through all media sources to all governing bodies, manufacturers and competitors. List all rules and regulations in an open forum with free access to all. Continue testing in an effort to maintain a level competition platform for all manufacturers.
2005 TAG USATM Rules & Regulations(A downloadable/printer-friendly version of these rules & regulations can be found at bottom of this page.)
A. INTRODUCTIONIt is the purpose of TAG USATM to create FAIR, FUN and SAFE new racing programs on a nation wide basis within the Karting industry. An effort to unify manufacturers into a limited class structure to provide a basis for the development of better products. For the competitor is the opportunity to participate in a widely accepted program available from the basic club level to highly organized festival events which produce a true National Champion within the sport.
"Dedicated to make KART racing fun!"
B. STATUS OF TAG USA PROGRAMSTAG USATM shall be run as an independent national club sport program. Sanctioning of events is only available through the TAG USATM 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 USATM National Director of Racing. Changes to TAG USATM regulations require the written approval of the National Director of Racing.
C. GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONSEverything 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 DocumentThis 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. (Last Update - October 27, 2005 - see section 12.0 below)
2005 TAG USA Rules & Regulations As Approved & Licensed by TAG RACING InternationalTM
1. TAG International - combined class weights
(Engine names in BLUE denotes a link to a HTML motor specifications page.)
(*Biland SA 250 Patriot weights to be announced.)
(**Comer, Gazelle, Easykart, will run unrestricted.WTP is Approved!) (***Italsistem Sr package to use analog ignition.) (****Motori Seven will use digital ignition.)
NOTE: Motors are approved for a three year period (thru the year 2007). There will be no new engines. (For 2005 - 2006 a new class will be added - TAG Cadet.)
Any changes or improvements must be submitted and approved by the national technical director. These submittals must be in writing and must be from the importer and or the manufacture only, no exceptions. All TAG engines are to be used just the way the manufacture submitted them for approval with no exceptions.
Note: TAGUSA has a basic set of rules that may differ from the homologation papers and these rules must be in force first before the homologation papers are enforced.
2. Engine Specifications2.0. 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. 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. 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. 2.3. FUEL PUMPS - Must be of diaphragm pulse type, manufacturer and location are open. 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. 2.5. PISTON / RINGS / BEARINGS / GASKETS - OEM as supplied by engine manufacturer only. 2.6. EXHAUST SYSTEM - Exhaust and silencers as supplied by manufacturer, OEM. No plating or ceramic coatings permitted. 2.7. CLUTCH - OEM, as supplied with engine from manufacturer and as per factory specifications. Non-adjustable and either single disk or shoe type only. Clutch engagement not to exceed 6,000RPM. 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) 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, REEDS - Will be OEM with no modifications. 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. 2.12. TECHNICAL DATA - Additional information: A. Biland SA250 B. BM Jaguar C. Comer 60cc D. Comer E. Easykart 60cc F. Easykart IAME G. Italsistem ML47H H. Motori Seven I. Parilla Gazelle 60cc J. Parilla Leopard K. PRD Fireball L. Rotax Max JR M. Rotax Max FR125 N. Sonik TX125 O. Sonik VX125 P. Vortex Rok Q. WTP 60cc - APPROVED
3. Chassis Specifications3.1. CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION - Round tubing only. 3.2. AXLES - Maximum diameter of 50 mm. 3.3. BRAKES - Rear system ONLY, front wheel systems are permitted in Road Racing Division ONLY. 3.4. BODYWORK - As per current CIK Homologation, or as per approved by TAG Racing International. Scribner Plastics part #5010, #5020, #5030 R and #5030 L are currently approved. 3.5. CHASSIS ELIGIBILITY - As per current CIK Homologation or as per approved by TAG USA.
4. Tire Specifications4.1. DUROMETER READING - 50 Durometer hardness (+/- 5) minimum unless otherwise specified. 4.2. TIRE MANUFACTURER / COMPOUND - Specification chart.
4.2.1 TIRE SIZES - TAG Junior and Senior classes - 4.5 front / 7.10 rears in all classes. 4.2.2 TIRE SIZES - TAG Cadet class - 4.5 front / 4.5 rears. 4.3. NO MODIFICATION - or tire treatment of any type is permitted. 4.4. TIRE USAGE 4.4.1. SPRINT/ ROAD RACING 4.4.2. TEAM ENDURANCE 3 Hours.................. 2 Sets ( 8 tires ) Club level 4.5. SPARE TIRES - Are permitted on a one for one basis due to uncontrolled damage. Replacement is based on competitors safety. Regular wear during competition shall not be a consideration for replacement. Replacement is permitted only by decision of the Race Director.
5. Authorized Racing Equipment5.1. MAXIMUM EQUIPMENT PERMITTED - by competitor per each event. - Maximum one (1) Chassis * Spare tires replaced for damaged originals only, 5.2. RADIO COMMUNICATION - Is permitted in road race only. 5.3. TELEMETRY - Is permitted during competition. 5.4. GAUGES - Tachometer, cylinder head, exhaust gas or water temperature and lap timer are permitted in all classes. Memory systems are permitted. Data acquisition devices are allowed in all classes.
6. Fuel6.1. UNLEADED RACING GASOLINE - of a 98 octane rating.
6.2. OIL - Use of a Castor lubricant is mandatory. Ratio is as per manufacturer spec. - XERAMIC Evolution oil is TAG USATM APPROVED
7. Licensing7.1. COMPETITION / MEMBERSHIP LICENSE - It is mandatory to hold a current TAG USATM or TAG Racing InternationalTM competition license, which includes the competitors membership number, prior to participation in any TAG Racing InternationalTM sanctioned Club, Regional, and or other recognize sanctioned series, special or National Festival event in order to Qualify for the "TAG World Championships" 7.2. COMPETITION AGE - To qualify, a drivers competition age shall be his / her age as of the date 01 / 01 / 2005. 7.3. NATIONAL SANCTIONING BODIES - To participate in TAG USATM recognized programs co-sanctioned with other nationally recognized Sanctioning bodies a competitor may be required to also hold a current competition license within that organization.
8. Race Events8.1. SPRINT - Each TAG Festival event shall consist of technical (Inspection) scrutineering practice, qualifying, heat races, pro-final and finals. * Local club and Regional series may adapt the national program to overcome a lack of time, facility or other limitation. * TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING - Presentation of all safety gear, race vehicle, slick and rain tires to the designated inspector at the assigned time and location. Mandatory prior to event participation. * PRACTICE - Designated track use regulated by circuit length and event participant level. To be determined by the race organizer. * QUALIFYING - Designated event period during which competitor is provided a set time period, in addition to a designated warm up and cool down distance. Number of vehicles to qualify at one time is determined by length of circuit and timing equipment used. Fastest lap of the session to determine the competitors heat race starting position. * HEAT RACES - Number and size determined by total number of competitors entered in the event. Points scored are per CIK/FIA regulation, as in 1st=0, 2nd=2, 3rd=3, etc...to last place. Distance of each heat race shall be 10 km in length. * PRE-FINAL RACE - Distance shall be a minimum of 15 km in length. Finishing positions shall determine the starting positions for the Finals. * EVENT FINALS - Distance shall be a minimum of 20 km in length. 8.2. TEAM ENDURANCE - Each TAG Festival event shall consist of technical (Inspectation) scrutineering, practice, qualifying and finals. * TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING - Presentation of all safety gear, race vehicle to the designated inspector at the assigned time and location. Mandatory prior to event participation. * PRACTICE - Designated track use regulated by circuit length and event participant level. To be determined by the race organizer. * QUALIFYING - Designated event period during which competitors each individually receive FOUR timed laps. The total time from all timed laps shall be used to determine finals starting positions. * EVENT FINALS - The event is a timed event of either 3, 6, 12 or 24 Hours in length. Finishing positions determined by the greatest distance traveled. 8.3. ROAD RACE * Chassis and Bodywork per Section 3.0 TAG rules. * Belt or chain drives are legal. * Dual brake system is allowed, including Front wheel brakes. * Radio communication is allowed. * Standing start procedure utilized.
9. Eligibility for TAG World Championships9.1. NATIONAL SPRINT EVENTS - Qualifying to TAG World Championships. A. LOCAL LEVEL - Club racing, single circuit location - REGISTERED WITH TAG USATM B. REGIONAL TOURING SERIES - Independent or Sanctioned - REGISTERED WITH TAG USATM C. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECT EVENTS - TAG Selected - REGISTERED WITH TAG USATM 9.2. SERIES QUALIFYING PROGRAM FESTIVAL - Any series, event and/or festival may participate in this qualifying program. The qualifying program will consist of member tracks and also specific special events. These special events will be included as qualifiers for the "2005 TAG World Championships". Once your series, event and/or festival has been accepted your schedule will be placed on the TAG Racing website (www.tagracing.net) as a qualifying series for the 2005 TAG world championships. Track application forms are available on the www.tagracing.net website in the forms section. 9.3. INTERNATIONAL QUALIFYING SERIES - Any series, event and/or festival may participate in this qualifying program. Once your series, event and/or festival has been accepted your schedule will be placed on the TAG Racing website (www.tagracing.net) as a qualifying series for the "2005 TAG World Championships".Track application forms are available on the www.tagracing.net website in the forms section.
10. Class StructureTAG Racing International - International Class Program 10.1. Class 7 - TAG INTERNATIONAL CADET 10.2. Class 2 - TAG INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR 10.3. Class 1 - TAG INTERNATIONAL 10.4. Class 3 -TAG INTERNATIONAL MASTERS
TAG USA - National Class Program - Club / Regional / National FESTIVAL 10.5. Class 7 - TAG USA CADET* 10.6. Class 8 - TAG USA JUNIOR 10.7. Class 4 - TAG USA SENIOR 10.8. Class 5 - TAG USA HEAVY 10.9. Class 6 - TAG USA MASTERS 10.10. Class 10 - TAG USA SENIOR EXPERT* *(2005 FOR DATA COLLECTION)
11. Team Endurance Event Regulations11.1. CLASS WEIGHT STRUCTURE - TAG International
Engine......... As per section 1 11.2. SPEC FUEL & TIRES A. TIRES : Proper number of sets of marked tires must be purchased on site. Tires used for qualifying must start the race. Tires may be mounted and used at any time during the event. B. FUEL : Specified number of Gallons of spec fuel must be purchased on site. Fuel will be mixed with your oil by set specification under direction of tech director. Fuel tested on regular basis. 11.3. WEIGHT - In class the following procedures will be followed: 11.4. DRIVER ELIGIBILITY 1. A team must meet 5 drivers minimum and 10 maximum. 11.5. SCRUTINEERING / SAFETY TECH 1. One Chassis is permitted. The frame is the original entry. If damaged, only the Race or Tech Directors may allow its replacement. Original accessories must be transferred. 11.6. PIT STOP OPERATIONS 1. Driver must be outside of the main frame rails and engine shut off during any refueling service. 11.7. INFRACTIONS and PENALTIES 1. Minor Infractions - "Pass through", Drive into & out of pits.
12. Document Revision History |
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Issue |
Changes |
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Release of 2005 Rules Document |
2/18/2005 |
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2.1 |
Deleted text - OEM, as supplied with the engine from the manufacturer. |
2/23/05 |
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2.12 |
Updatd Parilla Leopard CCV to 9.5cc from 10.0cc. And updated minimum squish to 0.038 from 0.028. |
3/3/05 |
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2.12 |
Updated PRD Fireball minimum squish to 0.036 from 0.028. |
3/3/05 |
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2.2 |
Replaced text "Also the throttle connect is non- tech but you must use the OEM arm and shaft assembly." to read "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." |
3/8/05 |
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2.1 |
Added text - "The KG and Free line CIK boxes are not legal." |
3/9/05 |
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2.1 |
Added text, "2004 homolgated CIK" to the last sentence of the section. |
3/11/05 |
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1.0 |
Added Biland engine homologation forms in PDF format. |
3/11/05 |
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1.0 |
Adjusted the Biland wieghts to the appropriate motor/class---stupid webmaster. |
3/14/05 |
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10.8 |
Adjusted "Weight" section to read, "Same as Masters as per Section 1," and "Driver minimum weight 200 lbs. after race." |
3/16/05 |
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10.1 |
Added wheelbase info as follows: "The maximum wheelbase is 38.0 inches, the minimum is 35.0 inches. Basically, the kart must be a cadet kart, but we will allow the larger cadet kart to be used.) |
3/18/05 |
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10.5 |
Added wheelbase info as follows: "The maximum wheelbase is 38.0 inches, the minimum is 35.0 inches. Basically, the kart must be a cadet kart, but we will allow the larger cadet kart to be used.) |
3/18/05 |
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2.12.J |
Changed Minimum Squish back to 0.028 and added gasket numbers. Also added Bearing and Oil Seal data and parts numbers. |
3/25/05 |
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1.0 |
Added Comer KWE60 homologation PDF. |
3/25/05 |
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1.0 |
Updated all SR and MASTERS weights back to 2004 amounts. |
3/31/05 |
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2.12.N |
Added Road Race Exhaust information as follows: A new minimum exhaust system length is now effective immediately. The new minimum length is 10 3/4" as measured from the inside of the spring tab ring on the header to the weld at the end of the first divergent cone (the first cone in the pipe). The length must also be at least 17" as measured from the back side of the header flange at the cylinder, around the right side of the header, connector, and pipe to the first to the weld at the end of the divergent cone. This change requires the use of a section of flexible connector pipe approximately 3" long. The header must remain stock. The length of the header is 16cm (6.3") from the outside of the flange at the cylinder to the end of the header. |
3/31/05 |
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2.12.O |
Added Road Race Exhaust information as follows: A new minimum exhaust system length is now effective immediately. The new minimum length is 10 3/4" as measured from the inside of the spring tab ring on the header to the weld at the end of the first divergent cone (the first cone in the pipe). The length must also be at least 17" as measured from the back side of the header flange at the cylinder, around the right side of the header, connector, and pipe to the first to the weld at the end of the divergent cone. This change requires the use of a section of flexible connector pipe approximately 3" long. The header must remain stock. The length of the header is 16cm (6.3") from the outside of the flange at the cylinder to the end of the header. |
3/31/05 |
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1.0 |
Updated all SR and MASTERS weights back to 2005 amounts. |
4/8/05 |
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2.12.G |
Corrected the typographic error in the Gazelle CCV to it's correct measurement of 6.5 cc from the error of 7.5cc....sorry. |
4/14/05 |
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1.0 |
Uploaded & released 2005 homologation form PDFs for the EasyKart 125cc, Parilla Gazelle 60cc, Parilla Leopard 125cc, Motori Seven L7 and the Vortex ROK engines. |
4/14/05 |
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1.0 |
Uploaded and released 2005 homologation form PDFs for the Comer 125, Italsistem ML47H, PRD Fireball and Rotax FR 125 engines. |
4/29/05 |
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2.12.N |
Added text - The minimum exhaust dimensions will be in effect for all divisions. |
4/29/05 |
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2.12.O |
Added text - The minimum exhaust dimensions will be in effect for all divisions. |
4/29/05 |
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2.0 |
Added STARTER section. |
4/29/05 |
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2.12.A |
Added text: Those engines with serial numbers ending in A, B, C, and D are legal in TAGUSA. However, no 2005 engines (those with serial numbers ending in "E") will be allowed. |
5/3/05 |
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1.0 |
Added note: TAGUSA has a basic set of rules that may differ from the homologation papers and these rules must be in force first before the homologation papers are enforced. |
5/12/05 |
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2.1 |
Added text: Position of airbox is nontech. |
5/12/05 |
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2.12.J |
Added text: Exhaust JR......................30 mm inner dia. (IAME JR header pipe) |
5/12/05 |
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1.0 |
Added Sonik TX125 & VX125 homologation forms. Replaced Parilla Leopard homologation form with updated version. |
6/17/05 |
2.12.C |
Updated carburetor dimensions to 1.000 from 1.005, and updated venturi dimension to 0.790 from 0.905. |
5/17/05 |
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2.12.D |
Deleted Jr. exhaust info. |
5/17/05 |
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2.12.I |
Updated carburetor dimensions to 1.000 from 1.005, and updated venturi dimension to 0.790 from 0.905. |
5/17/05 |
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2.12.N |
Deleted Jr. exhaust info. |
5/17/05 |
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2.12.O |
Deleted Jr. exhaust info. |
5/17/05 |
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1.0 |
Updated Comer 365AE. Italsistem ML47H, Motori Seven, Sonik TX125 and Sonik VX125 weights as per previous press release. |
7/7/05 |
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Section 1.0 |
WTP 60cc engine is approved. |
7/13/05 |
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Section 2.12. |
Deleted specific engine information for all 60cc engines. Please refer to engine homologation PDFs in Section 1.0. WTP engine homologation PDF will be available soon. |
7/13/05 |
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1.0 |
Deleted Junior weights from the Comer and Sonik engines per TAG USA headquarters. |
8/16/05 |
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2.12.B |
This change was effective as of 6/24/05 but was missed on updating. |
8/26/05 |
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1.0 |
Added WTP B5 homologation form. |
9/30/05 |
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2.12.K |
Added text: The Jr. engine will be controlled by a restrictor in the header pipe. This can be purchased through Grand Products or any of it's dealers. The only restrictor allowed is this one, submitted and approved by TAG USATM. |
10/27/05 |
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1.0 |
Uploaded revised homologation PDFs for both Comer engines. |
10/27/05 |
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