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SMSA has released the rules and regulations for the Nescafe Singapore Karting Championship.

Links are as follows:

Entry Form http://www.smsa.org.sg/Event%20Info/SKC_Entry%20Form.pdf

Technical Regulations http://www.smsa.org.sg/Event%20Info/SKC_Technical%20Regulations.pdf

Supplementary Regulations http://www.smsa.org.sg/Event%20Info/SKC_%20Supplementary%20Regulations.pdf

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Excerpts to some of the key dates and classes

a) Round 1 - 17-18 April 2010 (Closing date 2 April 2010)
b) Round 2 - 15-16 May 2010 (Closing date 30 April 2010)
c) Round 3 - 17-18 July 2010 (Closing date 2 July 2010)
d) Round 4 - 28-29 August 2010 (Closing date 12 August 2010)
e) Round 5 - 30-31 October 2010 (Closing date 15 October 2010)

a) Baby ROK/ Mini ROK (Cadet Only) -Drivers who are 8 to 12 years of age as of Jan 1 2010
b) Junior 125 (Junior National Only) -Drivers who are 12 to 14 years of age as of Jan 1 2010
c) Senior 125 (Senior National Only) -Drivers who are 15 years of age and above as of Jan 1 2010.
d) Masters 125 (Senior National Only) –Drivers who are 30 to 45 years of age as of Jan 1 2010.
e) Veteran 125 (Senior National Only) -Drivers who are 45 years of age or over as of Jan 1 2010.

Formula 125 Open
PRD FIRE BALL 165 KGS.
ROTAX MAX FR 125 165 KGS.
PARILLA X30 168 KGS.
ROK 155 KGS.
KF2 HOMOLOGATED ENGINES 168 KGS.
SUPER ROK / PCR 125 168 KGS.
SA 250 four stroke 168 KGS.

125 Junior Open
ROTAX MAX Junior 145 KGS.
ROK Junior 145 KGS.
KF3 HOMOLOGATED ENGINES 148KGS.

Cadet Baby Rok

Mini Rok

Rotax Max Seniors

[Mikko Nassi]

Formula 125 Open
PRD FIRE BALL 165 KGS.
ROTAX MAX FR 125 165 KGS.
PARILLA X30 168 KGS.
ROK 155 KGS.
KF2 HOMOLOGATED ENGINES 168 KGS.
SUPER ROK / PCR 125 168 KGS.
SA 250 four stroke 168 KGS.

125 Junior Open
ROTAX MAX Junior 145 KGS.
ROK Junior 145 KGS.
KF3 HOMOLOGATED ENGINES 148KGS.

The ROK at 155kg might be a good choice for the light drivers on a twisty track. Corner speed and saving tyres will give it an edge. Of course the weights are subject to change.

Since all the rounds are at the same track it shouldn't take long to get the weights around the right area. And that's the only way a weight handicap truly works in my opinion (on only one track) because the weight handicap really is track dependent.

For Juniors I don't think the 3kg will do anything to take away the power advantage that KF3 has over ROK/Rotax?

YOKOHAMA DRY: AAX

What's this tyre like? Fairly soft?

Each competitor must put the required number of tires in Parc Ferme during scrutineering, and he will have the choice on how to use the number of tires allowed through the entire race meeting. No additional spare will be allowed

Cool, tyre strategy. Most likely best strategy will be to save the second set for the final only. Heats are only 12 laps, pre-final 18 and final is only 24 laps. I say "only" because it's on a fairly short track. What're the laptimes?

Sounds like an interesting series, would be nice to come see a round or two.

[mlange]

Since all the rounds are at the same track it shouldn't take long to get the weights around the right area. And that's the only way a weight handicap truly works in my opinion (on only one track) because the weight handicap really is track dependent.

Agreed, and I felt there was sufficient time to have done so before the start of Nationals.

I remember reading the rules yesterday thinking "racing Rotax in the Formula 125 Open is like bringing a knife to a gun fight" - the KFs are about 1 sec faster a lap on the circuit.

[Paul Halliday]

Hi Can other countries compete in the Singapore Nationals?
If so would interested and what track will be used?

Regards

Paul Halliday

[mlange]

Hi Can other countries compete in the Singapore Nationals?
If so would interested and what track will be used?

Regards

Paul Halliday

At present, the only sanctioned track by SMSA is Kartright Speedway.

On driver eligibility,

ELIGIBLE DRIVERS
Drivers holding a National License issued by SMSA or International License issued by their ASNs, in compliance with Article 4.2 and 4.3 of Appendix B. Only licences issued by a country as defined by the FIA will be permitted to enter. For Baby and Mini ROK, Drivers should hold a national license issued by an affiliated ASN.

[kymehallion]

How many Baby and Mini ROK drivers will there ? how about Rotax Micro Max engine then for sure will have a full grid !

[mlange]

How many Baby and Mini ROK drivers will there ? how about Rotax Micro Max engine then for sure will have a full grid !

I agree totally Kyme.

[Mikko Nassi]

One thing I don't really get is why the 2-sets of tyres has been applied to the series. It seems that with the amount of laps being done 1 set should be easily able to handle the job.

From what I've heard the track is probably more suited to the kid categories? That should really be a focus, maybe even organise club races where it is only kids racing. You can have a full race meeting in a few hours rather than 2 days. You don't need a full-blown professional organisation for a club event. Flag marshals are the parents/mechanics, and you're good to go.

Where I started racing the smaller tracks were limited to 85cc karts (MiniMax/ROK Mini power levels roughly), even for all practice days (take a Yamaha on track and lose your racing license). We had monthly races where only 85cc and 60cc (Rotax MicroMax/BabyRok) karts were racing. The races were done mid-week in the afternoon and over within a few hours.

[kymehallion]

After a Meeting with SMSA on Firday it was agreed that Cadets will be able to race with their Rotax MicroMax Engines in the Nescafe Singapore Karting Championship.

[ace]

I think the lack of a micromax class initially was because the SMSA followed AKOC regulations which does not race micromax. I think they only race minirok which is a faster engine than micromax if I'm not wrong.

Also, does anyone know where i can find the time schedule for the SKC as it does not seem to be on the SR.

[Mikko Nassi]

The schedule will likely change depending on entries received. Large grids of 16+ will require qualification heats and 2nd chance races.

[kymehallion]

Does anyone know the schedule for the Nescafe Singapore Karting Championship as I can find it any where ?

[jxision]

yea, I've asked this on the kartingsingapore.com forum, but no one seems to know.. lol.

[mlange]

there is a tentative list, the confirmed one will be released on friday