Latest Karting Decisions From the CIK-FIA

The FIA World Motor Sport Council made the following decisions regarding karting at its meeting in Spain earlier this month:

  • From 1st January 2012, chassis and brakes will no longer be submitted to homologation procedures for the the KZ1 category which will now be included in 'Group 1'. Engines will remain homologated and strictly aligned with the technical regulations governing KZ2.
  • To participate in any national Karting event (where foreign participation can be accepted on decision of the host ASN) all foreign Drivers and Entrants will be required to be holders of international licences and to have their ASN’s authorisation to run out of their borders. this is effective from 1st January 2012 but subject to acceptation by the FIA General Assembly next December.
  • The Rotax 256 engine (twin cylinder 250cc Superkart motor) will reach the end of its international validity on December 31, 2012.
  • From the next homologation session (chassis, brakes & bodywork), a Manufacturer will be authorised to re-submit existing/past models for a further homologation without having to produce the minimum quantities prescribed by the regulations (75 examples in the case of chassis). A chassis make can have more than 4 different homologated chassis models. 
  • The International Appeal Fee, currently 12,000 euros, will re-set to 6,000 euros for karting, from from 1st January 2012, subject to approval by the FIA General Assembly next December.

More on the CIK-FIA website HERE.


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