TAG MISSION STATEMENT

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 Racing International and TAG^TM USA to be:

Dedicated to making KART racing fun!

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 its 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.

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 implemented. This will be from the posting date.

ANYTHING WHICH IS NOT EXPRESSLY ALLOWED IS FORBIDDEN!

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 at the end of this document.

TAG^TM USA Technical Board:

Marty Casey - National Technical Director
Doug Huggler - West Coast Technical Officer
Tim Lang - East Coast Technical Officer
Gregory Tromp - International Technical Officer

Any protest, to a disqualification, made by any TAG^TM Racing International Technical Official will be presented to the National Technical Director and the Technical Board. Once presented and discussed, a final decision will be rendered. The decisions of the TAG^TM Racing International Technical Board are final and may not be protested.

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 or the manufacturer only, no exceptions. All TAG^TM engines are to be used just the way the manufacturer submitted them for approval with no exceptions.

NOTE: TAG^TM Racing International / TAG^TM USA has a basic set of rules that may differ from the homologation papers and these rules must be enforced first before the homologation papers are enforced.

NOTE: International rules allow for the use of non-USA marked cylinders and engines, the USA marking is for the North American marketplace only and is non-tech for the International rules.  Although all international engines must conform to TAG^TM Racing International technical specifications.  International engines will be allowed at the TAG^TM World Championships only for qualified international competitors supplying their own engines.  If the engine manufacturer is supplying engines for the international competitor, the engine must have the USA markings.

1. TAG^TM Racing International - Combined Class Weights - Cadet

Note: Cadet II will be the adopted Italian Federation Engines Only - without modifications.

	Engine	Cadet 1	Cadet 2
A.	Easykart 60cc	240 lbs.	-----
B.	Gazelle 60cc	240 lbs.	-----
C.	Comer 60cc	-----	250 lbs.
D.	Maxter 60cc	-----	250 lbs.
E.	Vortex Rok 60cc	-----	250 lbs.
F.	WTP 60cc	-----	250 lbs.
G.	Parilla Mini Swift 60cc	-----	250 lbs.

1. TAG^TM Racing International - Combined Class Weights - Shifter

	Engine	Senior
H.	TM ICC	400 lbs.

Note: Suggested weight for a heavy division would be 415 lbs.

1. TAG^TM Racing International - Combined Class Weights - 4-Stroke

	Engine	Junior	Senior
I.	Vampire	320 lbs.	400 lbs.
J.	Oral	320 lbs.	400 lbs.
K.	Biland	320 lbs.	400 lbs.

X.

Tech-1

320 lbs.

400 lbs.

1. TAG^TM Racing International - Combined Class Weights - Junior & Senior

	Engine	Junior	Senior	Masters	Heavy
L.	Vortex TT	320 lbs.	360 lbs.	390 lbs.	405 lbs.
M.	Biland Stealth	-----	370 lbs.	400 lbs.	415 lbs.
N.	CRS 125	-----	390 lbs.	420 lbs.	435 lbs.
O.	Comer	-----	390 lbs.	420 lbs.	435 lbs.
P.	Motori Seven	320 lbs.	360 lbs.	400 lbs.	415 lbs.
Q.	Parilla Leopard	320 lbs.	360 lbs.	390 lbs.	405 lbs.
R.	PRD	320 lbs.	360 lbs.	390 lbs.	405 lbs.
S.	ATK 125	-----	390 lbs.	400 lbs.	415 lbs.
T.	Rotax Max FR 125/JR	320 lbs.	360 lbs.	390 lbs.	405 lbs.
U.	Sonik TX 125	-----	390 lbs.	420 lbs.	435 lbs.
V.	PCR 125	-----	390 lbs.	400 lbs.	415 lbs.
W.	Super Rok	-----	-----	-----	440 lbs.

Note: The Super ROK will be evaluated throughout the 2007 Season.

1. TAG^TM Racing International - Combined Class Weights - Senior & Heavy (Road Racing Weights)

	Engine	Senior	Heavy
O.	Comer	415 lbs.	445 lbs.
P.	Motori Seven	415 lbs.	445 lbs.
U.	Sonik TX 125	415 lbs.	445 lbs.

Archived Engines for 2007 - Sonik VX 125, Vortex ROK 125, Italsistem 125, BM Jaguar 125 and Easykart 125. Weights charts and homologation papers for these archived engines can be found in the Rules Archives - click here.

2. Engine Specifications

2.1 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/her kart, he/she may, at the discretion of the Race Director or Club, us an auxiliary starter to start without being penalized. This is allowed only if it is announced at the Drivers Meeting by the Race Director or Club.

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 12 volt / 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^TM Shifter and TAG^TM 4-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 itself. The position of the air box is non-tech.

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 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 Cadet 1 and Cadet 2 and 6,000 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 fee 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 manufacturer 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 the manufacturer, or aftermarket product. (Must be mounted to right or left of the driver.) Aftermarket 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 manufacturer 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 and may use solid pipe - Sonik TX 125 / Sonik VX 125.

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 manufacturers' thickness and cannot be added or deleted. You may not stack base gaskets (must be single gasket as it was supplied from the factory). Combustion Chamber Volume (CCV) will be checked to the top of the spark plug hole.

2.14 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Easykart 60cc -

B. Gazelle 60cc -
Exhaust length is open. IGN-Selettra 4 pole or Digital K.  Updated IAME header approved.

C. Comer 60cc -

D. Maxter 60cc -

E. Vortex Rok 60cc -

F. WTP 60cc -
May use Delorto or Dayton Carburetor as per Italian federation rules

G. Parilla Mini Swift 60cc -

H. TM ICC -
Allowable base gaskets .05mm -1mm -2 mm - 3mm - 4mm - 5mm Gaskets may not be stacked single gasket only.  Note: CCV will be measured using head tool.
All TMK9BES engines must have USA cast on the cylinder,and K9ES*####* IMUSA stamped on the cases, some early engines may not have these marking's, refer to the list in the PDF for legality. 
Further specs pending.

I. Vampire -

J. Oral - Junior Senior

K. Biland - Junior - Senior

L. Vortex TT -
M. Biland SA250, Sidewinder and Stealth -
The current engines, Sidewinder and Stealth will now be fitted with the same exhaust system. This is due to manufacturing problems and the issue of noise. The old style exhaust will still be legal to use, only at tracks within organizations that noise is not an issue. Intake manifold - 30mm, 40mm and 50mm approved only.

N. CRS 125 -
CCV - 12.0cc
Minimum squish - 0.035
Carburetor - VHSH 30
Venturi - 1.185
Carburetor bore - 1.19
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition - PVL 500-191
Crank complete weight
Reed thickness

O. Comer -
CCV - 11.5cc
Minimum squish - 0.032
Carburetor - MIK 00870
Venturi - 0.95
Carburetor bore - 1.11
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition Selettra - 3356
Crank complete weight - 1984g +/- 3%
Reed thickness

P. Motori Seven - Junior - Senior, Masters & Heavy
CCV - 9.5cc Sprint Only
CCV - 12.0cc Road Race
Minimum squish - 0.028 Sprint Only
Minimum squish - 0.035 Road Race
Carburetor - NHSH 30 CS (max dia. 30.06mm)
Venturi - 1.185
Carburetor bore - 1.19
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition - Digital
Exhaust SR & Master - Stamped w/Muffler
Exhaust Spacers - Allowed, max. thickness is 1" with no modifications to cylinder base or exhaust pipe.
Reed thickness
Junior Engine utilizes different cylinder – See PDF
Airbox - Part #8-9/5A/09

Q. Parilla Leopard -
CCV - 9.5cc
Minimum squish - 0.028 (Only one of the two allowed base gaskets may be utilized at any given time.)
Carburetor - HL 334 A & HL 334 AB & HL 334 AA
Venturi - 0.905
Carburetor bore - 1.005
Reed must be OEM and have IAME stamp
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Cylinder - Bottom and Top of cylinder must be perfectly flat as manufactured.
Crank complete weight - 1875g +/= 3%
Updated IAME header approved.
Exhaust JR - 30.0 mm inner dia. (IAME JR header pipe)
Ignition Selettra - 4 pole or Digital K.
Air cups must be the square or convex style only (see spec. sheet). Must say USA on cylinder (see Leopard spec. sheet, serial numbers) P.N. - 10381 - Screws M3 x 4.5-Gold finish original - the threaded portion of the screw is 4.60mm-4.85mm- the diameter of the head is: 4.80mm-4.90mm. P.N.-10380 - Screws M3 x 4.5-Silver finish sold as spares - threaded portion of the screw: 4.40mm-4.60mm-diameter of head: 5.0mm-5.50mm.
All new "P" series engines that come with the new Digital K Ignition must use the Digital K Ignition. You may not install the old style ignition on a "P" series engine. You may remove the three tabs as this will allow the Digital K Ignition to be retro fitted into an old case.

R. PRD -
CCV - 9.8cc
Minimum squish - 0.030
Carburetor - HL360A
Venturi - 0.950
Carburetor bore - 1.065
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition - PRD/oppama or PLV-coil 105-458/rotor-A9-970/Stater - 1050
Crank complete weight - 1975 grams +/- 10 grams
Exhaust header must use the solid pipe that the engine comes with (no flex pipe allowed). Engine must have ''U.S.'' stamped on it with the serial number.
Exhaust JR - 30.0mm inner dia.
The JR engine will be controlled by a restrictor in the header pipe. The header is produced by RLV for the PRD factory and is the only approved header at this time. Special markings are in place to control the header pipe in the JR configuration.
Engines with serial numbers prior to 2007 may be updated through the PRD North American Service Center to meet 2007 specifications.  Contact the Service Center at (253) 219-1011 for a complete list of updated serial numbers and information.
Reeds - the carbon fiber and white fiberglass reeds are both legal.

S. ATK 125 -

T. Rotax Max FR 125 / JR - See current RMX rules.

U. Sonik TX 125 -
CCV - 10.5cc
Minimum squish - 0.038
Carburetor - Tryton VANECM1
Venturi - 0.943
Carburetor bore - 1.075
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition - Selettra 3356
Crank complete weight - 1980g +/- 3%
Exhaust -  Sprint and Road Race
The 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 weld at the end of the divergent cone. This change requires the use of a section of flexible connector pipe and/or solid 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.

V. PCR 125 -

W. Super Rok -
CCV - 10.0cc
Minimum squish - 0.038
Carburetor - VHSB 36
Venturi - 1.416
Carburetor bore - 1.415
Exhaust height - As per PDF
Ignition - PVL 500-836
Crank complete weight
Reed thickness

X. Tech-1 - , Silencer, Exhaust

3. Chassis Specifications

3.1 CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION - Round tubing only.

3.2 AXLES - Maximum diameter of 50mm.

3.3 BRAKES - Cadet, Junior, Senior and Masters classes - Rear System ONLY. Front wheel systems are permitted in Heavy, 4-Stroke, Shifter and Road Racing Division ONLY. A dual rear system is allowed.

3.4 BODYWORK - As per current CIK Homologation, or as per approved by TAG^TM 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^TM USA. US manufactured chassis meeting current US safety and technical specifications are TAG^TM Racing International approved.

3.6 CHASSIS INTEGRITY - Any chassis found to be cracked or broken will be disallowed from competition. Repair - may be welded or replaced only.

4. Tire Specifications

4.1 DUROMETER READING - 52 Durometer hardness minimum for slicks and 35 Durometer hardness minimum for rain tires unless otherwise specified.

4.2 TIRE MANUFACTURER / COMPOUND - Specification chart.

Manufacturer	Slicks	Wets
Bridgestone	YHC-USA	YJP
Burris	B-44A	As per manufacturer.
Dunlop	DCM	W-10-CIK
MG	White SLE	WZ-CIK
Vega	Green SL-6	W-4-CIK

Please note that this tire list will go into effect May 1, 2007

Note: Same compound must be run on all 4 tires.

The R60 Hoosier tire has been added to our tire line up for the 2008 season and will be legal immediately following the 2007 TAG^TM World Championships.

4.2.1 TIRE SIZES - TAG^TM Junior and Senior classes - 4.5 front / 7.10 rears in all classes.

4.2.2 TIRE SIZES - TAG^TM Cadet classes - 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 - Maximum of ONE set (four tires) per event, including official practice. A second set (four tires) is permitted to qualified finalists in National TAG^TM festival events.

4.4.2 TEAM ENDURANCE - A maximum number of sets (four tires) will be set based on the length of the event and include all official practice. 3 Hours - 2 Sets (8 tires), Club Level 6 Hours - 3 Sets (12 tires), Regional Level 12 Hours - 4 Sets (16 tires), National Qualifier 24 Hours - 6 Sets (24 tires), National Festival

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 Equipment

5.1 MAXIMUM EQUIPMENT PERMITTED - by competitor per each event. Maximum one (1) Chassis - Maximum two (2) Engines - Maximum one (1) Set SLICK tires - Maximum one (1) Set RAIN tires - Maximum one (1) FRONT / one (1) REAR Spare tire. *Spare tires replaced for damaged originals only, as per Race Director. **Equipment registered on technical passport, marked, then used in qualifying MUST then be used in all heats, pre-final and finals. ***Helmet, driver suit, neck collar, and gloves must comply with current national safety standards.

5.2 RADIO COMMUNICATION - is permitted in road race only.

5.3 TELEMETRY - Absolutely no communication will be allowed between the data acquisition system and any other item or system during any sanctioned TAG^TM Racing International event (practice, time trials or racing).

5.4 GAUGES - Data acquisition systems are allowed in all classes. Sensor type and number of sensors is open. If a sensor needs external power, the sensor may be powered from the data acquisition system or from the kart battery. All sensor data must be recorded on the data acquisition system. Any sensor not sending data to the data acquisition system must be removed from the kart.

Data acquisition systems used during any sanctioned TAG^TM Racing International event (practice, time trials or racing) will be limited to only the collection, display and storage of data. Absolutely no two-way communications will be allowed between the data acquisition system and any other item or system during any sanctioned TAG^TM Racing International event (practice, time trials or racing).

Any system that is capable of modifying/activation, ignition time, air or fuel ration mixtures, traction control, throttle position, or any other settings on the vehicle are expressly forbidden. The Race Steward, Race Director and/or Technical Officials may require that any or all data acquisition devices or sensors be removed or disabled during any sanctioned TAG^TM Racing International event (practice, time trials or racing).

Downloading of the data stored on the data acquisition system to a computer for data analysis after an event is permitted.

All teams shall provide any, and all, of the data to the Race Steward, Race Director and/or Technical Officials upon request during any sanctioned TAG^TM  Racing International event (practice, time trials or racing). Loss of data or failure to produce data when requested may result in loss of qualifying times and/or finishing positions, or other penalties.

6. Fuel

6.1 UNLEADED RACING GASOLINE - of a 98 octane rating.

6.2 OIL - Use of a Castor lubricant is mandatory. Ration is as per manufacturer specifications.

Burris Caster Oil is TAG^TM USA approved. XERAMIC Evolution Oil Is TAG usa approved.

7. Licensing

7.1 COMPETITION / MEMBERSHIP LICENSE - It is mandatory to hold a current TAG^TM USA or TAG^TM Racing International competition license, which includes the competitors’ membership number, prior to participation in any TAG^TM Racing International sanctioned Club, Regional, and/or other recognized sanctioned series, special or National Festival event in order to Qualify for the ''TAG^TM World Championships''. Only TAG^TM USA or TAG^TM Racing International licensed competitors will be eligible to compete in the ''TAG^TM World Championships''.

7.2 COMPETITION AGE - To qualify, a drivers competition age shall be his/her age as of the date 01/01/2007.

TAG^TM Cadet 1 - ages 7-11 - TAG^TM Cadet drivers must be 7 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Cadet 2 - ages 7-11 - TAG^TM Cadet drivers must be 7 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Junior - ages 12-15 - TAG^TM Junior drivers must be 12 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Senior - ages 15 and up - TAG^TM Senior drivers must be 15 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Heavy - ages 15 and up - TAG^TM Heavy drivers must be 15 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Shifter - ages 15 and up - TAG^TM Shifter drivers must be 15 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM 4-Stroke - ages 15 and up - TAG^TM 4-Stroke drivers must be 15 years of age before they may compete.

TAG^TM Masters - ages 35 and up - TAG^TM Masters drivers must be 35 years of age before they may compete.

NOTE: If a TAG^TM Heavy class is not offered, a 200 lbs. driver may run TAG^TM Masters if he/she is 15 years of age and he/she weights 200 lbs. (minimum) on race day. This is at the discretion of the Club, Series, and/or Race Director.

7.3 NATIONAL SANCTIONING BODIES - To participate in TAG^TM USA recognized programs co-sanctioned with other nationally recognized sanctioning bodies, a competitor may be required to hold a current competition license within that organization.

8. Race Events

8.1 SPRINT - Each TAG^TM Festival event shall consist of technical (inspection) scrutineering practice, qualifying, heat races, pre-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 participation 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 10km in length. *PRE-FINAL RACE - Distance shall be a minimum of 15km in length. Finishing positions shall determine the starting positions for the Finals. *EVENT FINALS - Distance shall be a minimum of 20km in length.

8.2 TEAM ENDURANCE - Each TAG^TM Festival event shall consist of technical (inspection) 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 (4) 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 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^TM USA 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^TM World Championships

9.1 NATIONAL SPRINT EVENTS - Qualifying to TAG^TM World Championships.

A. LOCAL LEVEL - Club racing, single circuit location, REGISTERED WITH TAG^TM USA.

1. Local - The top ten TAG^TM USA members in each TAG^TM class within a TAG^TM certified series, will qualify to participate in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. All competitors must be holding a current TAG^TM USA license.

B. REGIONAL TOURING SERIES - Independent or Sanctioned - REGISTERED WITH TAG^TM USA.

1. Participation and scored season points in offered TAG^TM class. The top ten TAG^TM USA members in each TAG^TM class within a TAG^TM certified series will qualify to participate in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. All competitors must be holding a current TAG^TM USA license.

C. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECT EVENTS - TAG^TM Selected - REGISTERED WITH TAG^TM USA.

1. Participation in Sanctioned National Championships IKF, KART, WKA, SKUSA, IRA, RMC, etc.

2. Participation in selected Independent National events such as Rock Island Grand Prix, ''The Tom Argy National TAG^TM Endurance Festival'', etc. The top ten TAG^TM USA members in each TAG^TM class within a TAG^TM certified series will qualify to participate in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. All competitors must be holding a current TAG^TM USA license.

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 ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. Once your series, event, and/or festival has been accepted, your schedule will be place on the TAG^TM Racing International website (www.tagracing.net) as a qualifying series for the 2007 TAG^TM 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 place on the TAG^TM Racing International website (www.tagracing.net) as a qualifying series for the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. Track application forms are available on the www.tagracing.net website in the forms section.

A. The top ten TAG^TM Racing International members in each TAG^TM class within a TAG^TM Racing International certified series, will qualify to participate in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''. All competitors must be holding a current TAG^TM Racing International license.

B. All TAG^TM Racing International competitors participating in 3 or more TAG^TM Racing International certified club series races during the 2007 schedule season events holding a current TAG^TM Racing International license may petition the TAG^TM Racing International office for a waiver to compete in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''.

C. All TAG^TM Racing International license holders presiding in a country that does not have a qualifying series or a TAG^TM Racing International World Qualifying event may petition the TAG^TM Racing International office for a waiver to compete in the ''2007 TAG^TM World Championships''.

10. Class Structure

TAG^TM Racing International - International Class Program

10.1 Class 7 - TAG^TM INTERNATIONAL CADET
Age . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 11 years of age
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1
The maximum wheelbase is 40.0 inches, the minimum is 35.0 inches. The kart must be a cadet kart, but the larger cadet kart will be allowed.

10.2 Class 2 - TAG^TM INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR
Age . . . . . . . . . . 12 to 15 years of age
Engine . . . . . . . 125cc with prescribed restrictions
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.3 Class 1 - TAG^TM INTERNATIONAL
Age . . . . . . . . . . 15 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.4 Class 3 - TAG^TM INTERNATIONAL MASTERS
Age . . . . . . . . . . 35 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

TAG^TM USA - National Class Program - Club / Regional / National FESTIVAL

10.5 Class 7 - TAG^TM USA Cadet
Age . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 11 years of age
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1
The maximum wheelbase is 38.0 inches, the minimum is 35.0 inches. The kart must be a cadet kart, but the larger cadet kart will be allowed.

10.6 Class 8 - TAG^TM USA Junior
Age . . . . . . . . . . 12 to 15 years of age
Engine . . . . . . . 125cc with prescribed restrictions
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.7 Class 4 - TAG^TM USA Senior
Age . . . . . . . . . . 15 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.8 Class 5 - TAG^TM USA Heavy
Age . . . . . . . . . . 15 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1
Driver minimum weight 200 lbs. after race.

10.9 Class 6 - TAG^TM USA Masters
Age . . . . . . . . . . 35 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.10 Class 10 - TAG^TM USA Shifter
Age . . . . . . . . . . 15 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

10.11 Class 11 - TAG^TM USA 4-Stroke
Age . . . . . . . . . . 15 years of age and older
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . As per Section 1

11. Team Endurance Event Regulations

11.1 CLASS WEIGHT STRUCTURE - TAG^TM International
Engine . . . . . . . As per PDF Section 2
Weight . . . . . . . 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 the Tech Director. Fuel tested on regular basis.

11.3 WEIGHT - In class the following procedures will be followed:

A. Kart, Race ready will be weighed with empty fuel tank.

B. Each driver will be weighed with all gear and kart.

C. Your average weight will be announced.

D. Your weight will be average with all other entries.

E. A designated weight for your chassis ONLY will be set.

F. Post race inspection requires meeting minimum weight.

11.4 DRIVER ELIGIBILITY

A. A team must meet 5 drivers minimum and 10 maximum.

B. Minimum age: 16 years of age. Organizer reserves the right to alter age on individual basis.

C. A TAG^TM USA license is required for participation. Organizer reserves the right to deny entry to any entry.

11.5 SCRUTINEERING / SAFETY TECH

A. One Chassis is permitted. The frame is the original entry. If damaged, only the Race Director or Tech Director may allow its replacement. Original accessories must be transferred.

B. Two engines of the same manufacturer and model may be entered. Engines will be marked and may be serviced.

C. Bodywork - 2003 CIK or prior. Commercially available USA manufactured styles. Legal within IKF, WKA, KART, IRA and SKUSA.

D. Wiring of all nuts and bolts. Weights must be double nutted or nut and wire.

E. Chain drive is mandatory. No on board chain oiler units.

F. Axle - maximum size of 50mm.

G. Brakes - Cadet, Junior, Senior and Masters classes - Rear System ONLY. Front wheel systems are permitted in Heavy, 4-Stroke, Shifter and Road Racing Division ONLY. A dual rear system is allowed.

H. Fuel Tank - Maximum size of eight (8) liters.

11.6 PIT STOP OPERATIONS

A. Driver must be outside of the mainframe rails and engine shut off during any refueling service.

B. Fire extinguisher mandatory in each entry pit.

C. Engine must be shut off to perform any work on vehicle.

D. Vehicle must be over the pit lane line in the designated pit box before any work may begin. No limit on pit crew.

E. No pit crew may enter the race circuit area unless instructed to do so by an official.

11.7 INFRACTIONS AND PENALTIES

A. Minor Infractions - ''Pass Through'' - drive into and out of pits.

B. Medium Infraction - ''Stop & Go'' - drive in and held by official.

C. Major Infraction - ''Held In Box'' - stopped for a minimum of one (1) lap. *No work or refueling may be completed during Penalty Stop.