[kymehallion]

Singapore Rule Change: Art. 11 of the Supplementary Regulations to add: There will not be Baby Rok and Micro max classes for this championship.

CADET CLASSES To include ROTAX Mini Max and in Art. 11A) of the Supplementary Regulations. (see the updated Technical Specifications) The weight for ROTAX Mini Max should be 110kgs.

This engine will not fit onto MOST Cadet Kart ! You ALSO need a Mini Max Kit from the Rotax DEALER. I Dont understand the reasion for the change in ROUND 2 Does anyone know why ?

[kymehallion]

GOOD News for Micro Max SMSA have Changed it BACK so it will STAY as per the first round.... NO MINI MAX ! ONLY MICRO MAX

[jmcg]

If this really is the new ruling, then a significant change like this should have been intimated weeks before the round of the competion for which it was to apply. It seems rather unfair to issue this ruling the day before scrutineering and the start of this round of the competition. I would like to understand the why this change has been made.

[James Leong]

I have tried to post a reply on this forum but somehow did not get registered. So I have to start all over again.

What is the difference between the Micromax and the Mini Max? In the earlier years around 2005 Rotax decided to introduce the Mini Max - a detuned version of the junior max to try to break into the market segment. The Mini Max uses THE SAME EXHAUST AND SAME RADIATOR AS THE JUNIOR ENGINE and uses a new exhaust restrictor as well as a carburettor restrictor. The Mini Max is slated for drivers age 10-13 years old. The Mini Max produces 10kw or 13.6hp. But the Mini Max engine using the big exhaust and radiator cannot fit into the Cadet chassis (950mm). Thus a new chassis 1010mm must be used. This same chassis will not be able to use as a junior chassis later on due to the size. So drivers wanting to enter or start this class will have to invest in new equipment.

The Micromax is meant as a replacement for the Comer 60 engines. Reasons for this are the ease of starting by electric starter, sealed engine, no carburettor adjustment like the Tillotson or Walbro. The Micromax produces 5kw or 6.8hp and uses the narrow tyres and the present cadet chassis 950mm. This give all the drivers an equal setup. The Micromax uses the same Junior max engine but with a narrow radiator, a single exhaust, carburettor restrictor and exhaust restrictor. The power range is the same as the Comer 60. This is the grassroot racing class.

The Micromax class was introduced in Malaysia in 2008 as a trial running together with the Comer 60. It had only 4 drivers in that class then. But in 2009 all the drivers switched over to Micromax bringing a total of 26 Micromax to the class. If Singapore's aim is to produce drivers to their F1 programme, then they have to look closely at the Cadet class. Having powerful engines and sticky tyres will not help the young boys to learn about driving skill.

James Leong

[kapila]

ALL THE GP MINI KARTS SUPPORTS ROTAX MINI MAX ENGINES. AVAILABLE EX-STOCK NOW

[Mikko Nassi]

Seems very strange if they switch their minds again and go ahead with this - and it seems strange why they even considered it. Why would you make your entry level cadet category a fast one, which in most countries is only for 10+yr old drivers? As James mentioned the MiniMax is intended to be a 60cc replacement, while MicroMax is more similar to the 85cc power levels.

Especially for a track like Kartright I struggle to see the reasoning? Add to that the current norm in the neighboring country is Micro. I've been confused by some of the other regulation choices as well but this would be the weirdest one.

Do they have hard tyres for this round for the kids? It is really important imo to race on hard tyres to learn how to drive.

[kymehallion]

Im away in the USA how was The singapore race weekend ?

[mlange]

PODIUM FINISH
Cadet
S/No. Comp Nos. Name of Driver
1 951 Maximilian Fewtrell
2 233 Jon Lee Xuan Hao
3 773 Glenn Chiam

Junior
1 732 Andersen Martono
2 126 Amin Noorzilan
3 825 Yeo Hong Yang

Seniors
1 322 Andrew Tang
2 952 Lim Zi Yang Ivan
3 186 Mohammad Nasri Naufal

Veteran
1 139 Leon Khoo Beng Koon
2 131 Jerry Mitsuo Ibara
3 23 Yip Ngai Meng Kenny

Seniors Master
1` 95 Lee Kok Khiang
2 75 Rhommell Singh
3 98 Ooi Cheng Lee Darren

ROTAX MAX Masters
1 818 Kenneth John Smith
2 778 Rashid Bin Ramli
3 707 Jonathan Tay