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2008-2010 Competition Rule Book

Competitors can download the 2008-2010 SuperKarts! USA competition rule book in PDF format here. All rule book amendments, changes and clarifications will be posted here.

CIK Rule Book: Section 20.3.3 of the SKUSA 2008-2010 rule book states “KZ (ICC) Engine Specifications: All CIK-FIA Rules and Regulations for ICC engines, standards and their components will be enforced unless specified otherwise in this rulebook." Click here for a copy of the CIK/FIA Karting Technical Regulations.

SuperNationals XII Specific Rules and Procedures

SuperNats XII rules are per the SKUSA 2008-2010 Rule Book, including clarifications and exceptions as stated below and in the Event Info Sheet found in your driver registration package. Watch here for latest updates.

Since 2009 begins a new CIK chassis Homologation period, SKUSA has had many requests to allow these chassis to be used at the SuperNats. Since the International season has concluded, and the SuperNats has become the Number 1 karting event in North America, we have decided to allow the preview of these chassis at Supernats XII.

To be eligible for competition, the following requirements must be met:
  1. Be included in the CIK MATERIELS en cours d'HOMOLOGATION 2009 dated 21-10-08 (October 21, 2008)
  2. All applicable Homologation forms must be available, in hard copy, at the event.
  3. Any chassis entered in competition must conform to the Homologation and be correctly identified on the chassis information plate.

Rules Clarification: In light of the recent CIK sanction of the SuperPro (ICC) class, here are some general guidelines for all classes.

SuperPro (ICC)
Current CIK Rule Book, including rule updates, posted on this website. Aside from exceptions posted herein, if you conform to Stars of Karting ICC rules, you are OK for SuperNats XII SuperPro (ICC) class. Note that the SuperNats XII SuperPro class is not a CIK-FIA championship points event. As such, SKUSA race officials reserve the right to be lenient in rule issue resolutions where safety and/or performance are not impacted. Exceptions:
  • Article 2.16.4 - "Radiators must be placed above the chassis frame, at a maximum height of 50cm from the ground, at a maximum distance of 55cm ahead of the rear wheels axle ..... Due to the potential of extreme heat, the placement and height restrictions will not be enforced by SuperKarts! USA at this event.
  • Article 12, Appendix 1 - "Volume of combustion chamber: 11cc minimum." SuperKarts! USA uses the same basic process but substitutes Marvel Mystery Oil as the designated fluid. The Spark plug insert will be the USA specification with insert volume of 2.4 cm3/cc. This results in a total volume of 13.4cm3/cc
  • Due to the dimensions of the MG spec tire, the maximum wheel/tire width is increased from 135mm to 138mm.
  • There is a fuel farm to comply with local fire regulations, but no Parc Ferme.
  • Spec tire - MG Yellow FZ (SKUSA spec)
  • Spec fuel - VP MS98
  • Spec oil - Motul Kart Grand Prix 2T

S1, G1, S3, S4, S5, TaG Senior, TaG Master
2008-2010 SKUSA Rule Book, including rule updates posted on this website.

NEW RULE FOR SUPERNATS XII as of 11/11/08
Junior Classes S5 Jr, TaG Jr, HPV2 Jr: All competitors weighing 110 lbs or less with driving gear on (no helmet) must have an SFI specification 20.1 approved chest protector.

TaG Engine Specs:
ROK TT: SKUSA approved the ROK TT (effective 3/15/2008)for competition with the following additional parameters (click here for PDF):
  • Fitment of a .1mm head shim
  • Timing limited to 20 degrees BTDC
  • Weight 375 lbs (Senior) or 415 lbs (Masters)
  • Standard, non velocity stack style air cleaner adapter
We reserve the right to make additional modifications to our rules as experience dictates.

Air Filters: As has been the case for the last two SuperNats, Moto engines in S1, S3, S4 and G1 have the option of airboxes or air filters.

S4 age/weight certification: At registration, present your birth certificate or current driver’s license for age confirmation.
  • If your birth date is after 12/31/1973, you will be weighed with optionally (i) full driving gear (suit, shoes, rib vest, gloves, helmet) or (ii) street clothes. There can be no added weight beyond the above described accessories and you must weigh a minimum of 200lbs to be eligible.
Practice and Qualifying all classes:
  • Anyone in the wrong practice group will forfeit the next practice session (if the last practice session for the day, forfeit the warm-up the next morning).
  • Transponders are required beginning with the third practice session on Thursday and for every track session thereafter (including practice and warm-ups) for the remainder of the event. After the second practice session on Thursday, you will not be allowed on the track without a transponder – and will be blackflagged if passings are not being registered (consistent with your assigned transponder code) on the T&S system.
  • Anyone who misses their qualifying session or is in the wrong qualifying session will be assigned a "no time" and start at the back of the field in their respective class.

Race ID Labels: Practice, qualifying and race groups will be identified by Race ID Labels to facilitate the pre-grid and track grid process. You will not be allowed on the track without the proper Race ID Labels installed. Instructions to be given at the track.

SuperPro: SuperPro entries are not eligible to enter other SKUSA classes.

Sticker Policy: Failure to comply with the SuperNationals XII sticker policy will result in the forfeiture of any purse and/or prizes won by the competitor. Sticker policy to be handed out to each driver at registration.

Spec Fuel and Oil: For all classes, VP MS98 (ICC, TaG, Spec Honda) or VP C12 (built motos) is the spec fuel and Motul Kart Grand Prix 2T is the spec oil. Mixing ratio is not controlled.

Pre-Tech: SKUSA employs self certification to facilitate pre-tech inspection. Pre-tech form to be given to each driver at registration.

Lapped Drivers: Drivers about to go down a lap on the leaders will be given the removal flag (Black Flag) and must exit the track the next time by the pit-in lane. Removed drivers will be scored based on laps finished up to the point of removal. Failure to heed the removal flag may result in penalties.

Fuel Farm: The Fuel Farm will open and close each day per the published schedule. All fuel must be mixed and remain in the Fuel Farm. All re-fueling must be done in the Fuel Farm. By order of the Clark County Fire Marshall, no fuel is allowed in the pits other than in the Fuel Farm. KARTS ARE NOT TO BE STARTED IN THE FUEL FARM.

Sealing and Tagging: SuperPro chassis tagging and engine sealing will be conducted at the Tech Tent from 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday. All other classes will have their engines and chassis sealed/painted after qualifying. Engines that require re-sealing shall be completed by the end of warm-up sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Any SuperPro motor that is not sealed is not allowed to compete and will be disqualified upon inspection. Two engines may be sealed for the event.

Hot Pit: A maximum of two mechanics per current session entry are allowed in the Hot Pit. All mechanics in the Hot Pit must be wearing a visible Hot Pit wrist band or they will be required to leave.

Other than on the track, the only places where a kart can be moving under its own power are (i) in the pre-grid areas, (ii) in the Hot Pit and (iii) in the exit lane leading to the scales. Karts must be pushed from pit to the pre-grids and from scales to the pit.

No motorized vehicles of any kind are allowed in the pits, including cars, trucks, golf carts, motorized devices, etc. Bicycles are OK. We don’t want to detract from the on-track focus with unnecessary accidents in the pits. Persons with disabilities are excluded from this restriction and may utilize electric powered transportation devices.

No Overnight Camping: To insure personal property security, no overnight camping is allowed in either the reserved or unreserved pit areas. Overnight camping must be off-site for this event.

Fire Policies and Procedures: Superkarts! USA, in accordance with the Clark County Fire Department, will be distributing policies and procedures for this event in each driver registration package to help assure that everyone is in compliance with all ordinances with regards to fuel handling and storage, as well as some basic safety policies that will benefit all who attend SuperNationals XII at the RIO. Please take particular note of the fire extinguisher requirement.

Additional rules and requirements regarding this specific event will be posted, distributed, and/or announced during the event.