Maxxis 4-Cycle Sprint Series will maintain overall points per event. Points will only be tallied for Maxxis 4-Cycle Sprint Series regional events.
Drivers competing in all  points events are required to drop their  lowest finish of the year. Tech DQ’s and Unsportsmanlike Conduct DQ’s will not be allowed to be part of the drop.

Bonus points will be awarded for fast qualifier, winning heat races, and winning main event races. Points accrued for Club/Local titles will not be included in Maxxis 4-Cycle Sprint points.

2021 Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Standings
Final Points

LO 206 Kid Kart: Moe Racing
1 Ryan Hall: 249
2 Parker Stewart: 237
3 Lanie Thigpen: 233
4 Canon Love: 223
5 Logan Hall: 172
6 BarrettTurley: 130
6 Camden Clay: 158
7 Colton Glass: 135
8 Robert Barthelemy: 126

CIK LO 206 Cadet Green: Kalvinator Engines Inc.
1 Adam Wein: 275
2 Justin Sherbert: 237
3 Will Haire: 224
4 Will Franklin: 223
5 Hudson Williams: 218
6 Camden Harp: 210
7 Sydney Miller: 204
8 Javier Soto: 174
9 Jaydyn Fowler:167
10 Landon Bass: 166
11 Wesley Sweatman: 39
12 Lillian Scarbrough: 38
12 Riley Dobbelaer: 38
13 Lexus Keith: 37

CIK LO 206 Cadet Yellow: Swann Mechanical
1 Adam Wein: 263
2 Thomas Nichols: 254
3 Will Franklin: 229
4 Will Haire: 220
5 Jaydyn Fowler: 167
6 Landon Bass: 169
7 Tazzo Reep: 126
8 Wesley Sweatman: 45
9 Lucas Franklin: 43
9 Charles Applegate: 43

CIK LO206 Junior Yellow: Practical Power and Lighting
1 Brady Atwood: 247
2 Mason Donahue: 236
3 K Mike Chidester: 224
4 Peyton Bridges: 188
5 Brently Miller: 180
6 Alyssa Vascocu: 175
7 Noah Ryan:139
8 Ronnie Klys: 125
9 William Lessig: 78
10 Will Loller: 48
11 Hudson Brown: 45
12 Christopher Aitken: 43
13 Amanda Shaw: 42
13 Jocie Pannell: 42
14 Jake Gent: 41
14 Emma Kate Scarbrough: 41
15 Keith Labhart: 40
15 Logan Buice: 40
15 Colin Aitken: 40
16 Michael Robbins: 39
17 Luke DaCosta: 38

CIK LO 206 Junior Black: Industrial Lift Solutions
1 Brady Atwood: 246
2 Mason Donahue: 236
3 K Mike Chidester: 219
4 Peyton Bridges: 191
5 Brently Miller: 183
6 Alyssa Vascocu: 182
7 Noah Ryan: 134
8 Luke Dacosta: 123
9 Ronnie Klys: 122
10 Hudson Brown: 49
11 Jaxson Ghent: 44
12 Jocie Pannell: 42
13 Logan Buice: 41

CIK LO 206 Senior Medium: Pinehill Discount Trophies
1 Cale Martin: 229
2 Moe Edmonson: 203
3 Colin Miller: 197
4 Aiden White: 175
5 Brody Kellner: 170
6 Noah Rivers: 122
7 Hunter Curtis: 92
8 Kenny Buff: 88
9 Eli Fox: 86
10 Nicholas Sharpe: 79
11 Stevie Roberts: 56
12 Eric Fagan: 55
13 Kenner Brown: 47
13 Cam Burris: 47
14 Carson Brown: 44
14 Joshua Bray: 44
14 Ronnie Klys Sr: 44
14 Zach Linsell: 44
15 Tyler Gent: 43
16 Ricky Branham: 42
16 John Michalman: 42
16 Zachary Brooks: 42
17 JR Petrella: 41
18 Justin Kachelmier: 40
18 Joshua Bray: 40
19 McKenna Pease: 38
20 Corey Sikes: 37

CIK LO 206 Senior Heavy: SSi
1 Cale Martin: 228
2 Neil Moore: 218
3 Moe Edmonson: 195
4 Brody Kellner: 173
5 Collin Miller: 147
6 Ryan BennettL 138
7 Aiden White: 131
8 Noah Rivers: 127
9 Flip Davis: 85
10 Stevie Roberts: 53
10 Eric Fagan: 53
11 Hunter Curtis: 47
12 Caylyn Brown: 45
12 JT Swygert: 45
13 Kenner Brown: 44
14 Legacy Cavanaugh: 43
15 James Inscoe: 42
16 Kenny Buff: 41
16 Jason Gallini: 41
17 Justin Kachelmier: 40

LO 206 Masters: Kart City Performance
1 Neil Moore: 239
2 Brandon Hollenbaugh: 224
3 Roy Avery: 219
4 Chris Ball: 207
5 Tim Sknner: 149
6 James Inscoe: 144
7 Randy Reep: 117
8 Jamie Bradford: 89
9 Jason Gallini: 88
10 Steve Bushell: 84
11 Flip Davis: 81
12 Tyler Bell: 78
13 John Price: 54
14 Todd Horton: 47
15 Charlie Sabatka: 42
15 Kevin Medearis: 42
16 Ron Rieter: 41
17 Bob Barthelemy: 40
18 Darren Bray: 39
19 Eric Fagan: 38
20 Bruce Jones: 37

Vintage Stock Medium: Dyno Cams
1 Tyler Swann: 202
2 Billy Johnson: 200
3 Tyson Swann: 190
4 Josh Loftin: 177
5 Chuck Watkins: 128
5 Kenny Buff: 128
6 Chris Usry: 126
7 Matthew Sapp: 123
8 Eugene Neese: 86
9 Willis McKenzie: 83
10 CJ Usry: 43
11 Dylan Bell: 42
12 Doug Rink: 39
13 Jason Shoffner: 37
13 Jordan Johnson: 37
14 Chad Watkins: 36

Vintage Stock Heavy: CK Packaging Solutions
1 Tyson Swann: 208
2 Billy Johnson: 198
3 Steve Loftin: 182
4 Don Feathers: 172
5 Ken Dillard: 164
6 Darren Allen: 162
7 Chuck Watkins: 90
8 Brandon Neese: 84
9 Chad Watkins: 82
10 Kevin Frische: 71
11 Duke Zink: 54
12 Bob Barthelemy: 41
12 Francis Buck: 41
13 Gary Richard: 37
14 Doug Rink: 36
15 Chris Keith: 34
16 Steve Riley: 32

Vintage Super Stock: ARC Racing
1 Kenny Buff: 216
2 Cameron Plyler: 190
3 Kevin Frische: 176
4 CJ Usry: 92
5 Todd Hammond: 86
6 Eugene Neese: 45
7 Chris Usry: 44
8 Duke Zink: 41

2021 Chassis Standings 
Final Standing

Razor: 19
MGM: 18
Phoenix: 8
Coyote: 8
Phoenix: 6
Top Kart: 2
Trick: 2
Comet Eagle: 2
Proto: 1
Nitro: 1
Ionic Edge: 1

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2020 Chassis Standings

Final Standings

Razor: 30

MGM: 23

Phoenix: 10 

Coyote Bullet: 9

Comet Eagle: 6

Trick: 3

Lazer: 3

VIR: 2

Tillotson: 1

Invader: 1

Nitro: 1

Margay: 1

2021 National Schedule
Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series

Race #1 – April 9,10: 103rd Street Sports Complex, Jacksonville, Florida
Race # 2 – May 7,8: Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, Georgia
Race # 3 – June 18-20: Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, North Carolina
Race #  4 – July 9,10: Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, Maryland
Race # 5 –  August 13,14: Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, South Carolina
November 19-21: Grand Nationals, 103rd Street Sports Complex, Jacksonville, Florida

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2020 National Schedule

Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series

Race #1 – June 19-21: Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Race: Carolina Motorsports Park, South Carolina
Race #2 – July 17-19: Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Race: Barnesville, GA
Race# 3 – Aug 13-16: Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Race:  Charlotte Motor Speedway
Race# 4 – September 25-27: Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Race: Jacksonville, FL
Race# 5 – October 30- November 1st, Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series: Sandy Hook , MD 
Nov 20-22: Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals, Jacksonville, Florida

Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series 2021 Class Structure

 

LO206 Kid Kart

Engine: Briggs LO206 Kid Kart Engine
Chassis: Cadet or Standard
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Weight: 200lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 4.50 Rear
*Maximum Wheel Width for 5 Inch Rims:
Front and Rear: 5.625”
Gear: 17/57
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Misc.: Kid Kart do not compete in the rain or wet track conditions. Rain points are awarded.

CIK LO206 Cadet Green

Engine: Briggs LO206 with Green slide
Chassis: Cadet or standard chassis
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Weight: 265lbs
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 4.50 or 6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel width for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Cadet Yellow

Engine: Briggs LO206 with Yellow Slide
Chassis: Cadet or Standard Chassis
Age: 7-12 years old
Weight: 265lbs
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 4.50 0r 6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel Width for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Junior Yellow

Engine: Briggs LO206 with Yellow Slide
Chassis: Cadet or Standard Chassis
Age: 12-15 years old
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Weight: 320lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 Front and Prime  6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel Width for 5 Inch Rims
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Junior Black  

 Engine: Briggs LO206 with Black slide
Chassis: Cadet or standard chassis
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Weight: 330lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel Width for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Senior Medium

Engine: Briggs LO206
Chassis: CIK
Age: 15 Years and up
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Weight: 360lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel Widths for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Senior Heavy

Engine: Briggs LO206
Chassis: CIK
Age: 15 years old and up
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Weight: 380lbs

Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear
Maximum Wheel Widths for 5 Inch rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only 

 

CIK LO206 Masters

Engine: Briggs LO206
Chassis: CIK
Age: 35 and up
Weight: 390lbs
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear
Maximum CIK Wheel Widths for 5 Inch Rims:|
Front:  5.625
Rear:  8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

CIK LO206 Legends

Engine: Briggs LO206
Chassis: CIK
Age: 50 and up
Weight: 375lbs
Fuel: Gasoline: 87 Octane
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear
Maximum CIK Wheel Width for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

Tillotson T225 (Local Option)

Engine: Tillotson 225RS, 2 Valve, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 72x55mm
Displacement: 225cc
Lubrication: Xeramic Tillotson T4 Racing Oil, 500ml
Cooling System: Air
Carburetor: Tillotson HW-46A 20mm Venturi
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Ignition System: PVL Digital Ignition limited to 6500 rpm
Flywheel: Billet Flywheel digital ignition type 31 Advance Timing
Connecting Rod: Billet Aluminum with bearing inserts 88mm length
Camshaft: Max Lift Race Cam with built in Compression release
Cylinder Head: 2 Valve OHV
Exhaust System: RLV Silencer
Chassis: CIK
Age: 15 and up
Weight: 360lbs
Fuel: 87 Octane
Tire: Maxxis Prime Tire 4.50 Front and Prime 7.10 Rear
Maximum CIK Wheel Widths for 5 Inch Rims:
Front: 5.625”
Rear: 8.50”
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

  

  Vintage Stock Lite: (Local Option)

Engine: Briggs 5hp Flathead, AKRA Rules
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum
Exhaust: RLV B91
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel:
7.5” x10”
Age: 15 years and up
Fuel: Methanol
Weight: 330lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 front and Prime 6.00 rear.
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains only

 

Vintage Stock Medium

Engine: Briggs 5HP Flathead, AKRA Rules
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum|
Exhaust: RLV B91
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel:
7.5”x10”
Age: 15 Years and up
Fuel: Methanol
Weight: 360lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 Front and Prime 6.00 Rear.
Rain Tires: Maxxis Rains Only

 

Vintage Stock Heavy                                     

Engine: Briggs 5hp Flathead, AKRA Rules
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum
Exhaust: RLV B91
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel:
7.5”x10”
Age: 15 Years and up
Fuel: Methanol
Weight: 390lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 front and Prime 6.00 rear
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

Vintage Super Stock

Engine: Briggs 5hp Flathead, Maxxis Rules
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum
Exhaust: RLV B91
Carburetor: Any HL series, with butterfly throttle assembly, with .850 minimum and .900 maximum venturi diameter.
Auxiliary vacuum fuel pump, pulsed from the intake, is permitted.
One piece intake manifold only.
Flywheel requirements: Stock Flywheel or unaltered billet stock size flywheel, SFI Certified (ARC 6608) weighing 4lbs, 12 ounces minimum allowed in 2021. Billet flywheel to be mandatory in 2022.
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel:
7.5”x10”
Age: 15 years and up
Fuel: Methanol
Weight: 375 lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 front and Maxxis 6.00 or 7.10 rear.
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

 Vintage Limited Modified: (Local Option)

Engine: Briggs 5 hp LTD Modified Flathead AKRA Rules
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum
Exhaust: RLV B91MO
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel:
7.5”x10”
Age: 15 years and up
Weight: 360lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4,50 front and Prime 6.00 or 7.10 rear
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

Vintage Open Modified: (Local Option)

Engine: Flathead 14.5 cubic inches with single normally aspirated Tillotson Carb.
Any approved billet flywheel, billet bolt on equipment allowed. No Billet OR Terminator Blocks allowed. Must be factory cast blocks only, ie Honda, Briggs, Blockzilla, Tecumseh.
Clutch: Noram GE Series or Premier Magnum
Exhaust: RLV B91MO
Chassis: Must be 1990 or earlier model. Old Style. No bodies or front nose allowed.
Maximum size front number panel
7.5”x10”
Age: 15 years and up
Weight: 360lbs
Tire: Maxxis Prime 4.50 front and Prime 6.00 or 7.10 rear
Rain Tire: Maxxis Rains Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driver Information
1. All karts must be equipped with a transponder holder. Holder should be placed on the steering shaft
2. Go Pro Cameras, or any other type cameras are not allowed on Drivers helmet. Cameras need to be hard mounted on the body or Fairing.

3. All engines must be drilled to accommodate wire seal. All karter’s must have header bolts safety wired.

4. No tools allowed on the grid, with the exception of tire gauge to adjust air pressure, or spark plug wrench in the event a plug fouls on the grid, prior to entrance to the track. A request for any additional tools will be at the discretion of the Grid Steward, via permission from the Race Director. Non- Compliance with this rule could lead to eventual loss of starting position or possible disqualification.

5. All drivers will be held directly responsible for all actions of their pit crew. Foul language, unruliness, or threatening of Race Officials is not tolerated.

6. At the completion of main events, Top 5 karts will report to impound area. Drivers required to report to impound area are not allowed to leave impound area until they have signed their respective classes tech sheet, as witnessed by Maxxis Tech Official. Tech will begin as soon as the first main is complete. You have 30 minutes to present your engine to tech. You may not remove any parts, or work on your kart until instructed to do so by a tech official. It is the competitor’s responsibility to return transponders to Race Official. Failure to do so will result in $250 replacement fee before entering another Maxxis event.

7. If someone protests a kart/engine/tires for legality after a race or qualifying, the protestors kart/engine/tires will be looked at first to the extent of the Tech Officials discretion.

8. All awards must be picked up before you leave the track. No awards will be shipped.

9. Tires to be qualified on must be on kart for heat and main, with proper paperwork handed to Grid Official during qualifying, denoting the numbers on the tire. Tires to be run Saturday/Day 1, will also be required to be used for qualifying, heat, and main for Sunday/Day 2, when necessary. Drivers that utilize a different set of tires on Day 2 will be disqualified for that day’s events.

10. Drivers are responsible for reporting directly to scales for kart and driver weigh in immediately after each round of qualifying, heat, and main. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

11. Drivers are responsible for reviewing all results sheets posted following qualifying, heat, and main. Tech Official must receive protest of qualifying and race results within 30 minutes of their posting. The posting location will be announced at the drivers meeting. Non-Protestable Items: Jumping starts, blocking in qualifying/race, late for the grid, drafting/pushing in qualifying.

12. TIRE PREP IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN. ANYONE CAUGHT USING TIRE PREP WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED FROM THAT WEEKENDS ACTIVITIES, AND COULD FACE FURTHER SUSPENSION FROM THE SERIES. NON DROPPABLE DQ.

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Qualifying and Race Procedures

1. Qualifying: Each qualifying group will run a 4 Lap session to set lineup for Heat Race.
2. Lap counts will be determined at the event and announced at Drivers Meeting. If time becomes a factor, race lengths will be shortened.
3. There will be NO WAITING on the grid. When the grid is released, you must be ready to go. If a kart has a problem when the grid is released, the 90 second rule will start. After 90 seconds, the grid will close.
4. Once a kart leaves the grid for a race, the only place for assistance is the “Hot Pit Lane”, designated at each track. The only classes that may receive assistance are Kid Karts and Cadets, ONLY if the race has not started.
5. Rolling starts should be of moderate pace. Race Officials will try to make sure everyone is in place for the start. However, it is the Drivers responsibility to be in the correct starting position, once the driver has left the grid. The front row will have 2 opportunities to bring the field to the starting line. After that, the front 2 rows will be inverted. If the new front row fails to comply with a clean start, the process of establishing another front row will continue, with all previously penalized rows dropping back, until a suitable start can be established. Race Officials will do their best to penalize only the drivers who are disrupting the start.
6. No pushing allowed on starts.
7. During the race, Drivers will not race back to a red flag or caution flag. Race Officials will revert back to the previous lap, with all karts involved being placed to the rear of the current running order. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
8. On the initial start, if half, or more than half the field is involved in an altercation, red flag or caution flag will be displayed, with all karts involved retaining their original starting positions. This pertains only to the initial set of turns on an initial start. Once the field has departed the second turn, if any issues persist on any other portion of the course on the initial lap, discretionary call will be made by Race Director/Head Flagman.
9. Rough driving, blocking, and pushing a fellow competitor will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with quickly.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. GOOD LUCK ON A SAFE, FUN, AND SUCCESSFUL RACE WEEKEND.

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
GENERAL:
The regulations and technical specifications in this manual are intended for the orderly conduct of MAXXIS sanctioned events. They have been created following processes set forth by the MAXXIS Directors of Goldspeed USA and are based on over thirty years of involvement with this sport.

RULES FAMILIARITY:
Individuals who register for any Maxxis sanctioned event as a kart owner or driver and all individuals who enter the restricted area or racing surface of a racing facility during a MAXXIS sanctioned event are REQUIRED to be familiar with any and all MAXXIS and track regulations as well as any supplementary rules or instructions governing the event/track that each race is at and be bound by them.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The kart owner/driver IS RESPONSIBLE for the safe condition and operation of karts placed in competition with MAXXIS sanctioned events. The track operator IS RESPONSIBLE for providing a reasonably maintained place for owners/drivers to practice and race their karts. MAXXIS serves to provide the critical link between participants and track workers by making available regulations and technical specifications for the orderly conduct of kart racing events. Safety is of utmost importance to the participant, track operator and MAXXIS. The purpose of this document is to provide common standards that may benefit all involved. Observation and compliance of the rules set forth in this document is fundamental to the welfare of each participant and expected to be followed while participating in any MAXXIS event.

NOMENCLATURE:
Where possible, the terminology in this manual is of general and common usage, and of the English language.

TECHNICAL MANUAL ORGANIZATION:
Most specifications and regulations are included in sections specific to the MAXXIS national series to which they pertain.

SPIRIT AND INTENT:
Even if you are new to karting you have heard the term “spirit and intent.” It is the concise description of how karting is run; pure, simple and undeniable. It is not some politically correct catch phrase that has its day and then fades away. It is the law governing the sport of karting for the past 50 years. It means that you may be judged based on your perceived spirit and apparent intent for your conduct at any time at the track. Indeed, you should judge yourself using the same criteria. The law of spirit and intent comes into effect when race officials are encountered with facets of karting not specifically addressed in the rulebook. At this point, officials must make decisions based not only on fact, but also on whether the infraction was a clear case of attempting to controvert the spirit of the event. It is many times the hardest decision for an official to make. Nobody likes to invoke the spirit and intent rule.
We urge you avoid causing a spirit and intent ruling by being fully aware of all the regulations that apply to you and your kart. It is impossible to write a rule for every aspect of karting so before attempting modifications to your kart that are not specifically addressed in the rulebook, talk to the technical inspector and clarify the requirements. You should “intend” to compete successfully, but if your “intent” is winning by circumventing the rules, then you should reconsider your involvement in this sport.
This manual provides technical specifications and inspection procedures to establish the legality of engines, racing chassis, and associated components used in MAXXIS sanctioned events. Officials at MAXXIS sanctioned events are authorized to decide if any change or design is an attempt to “beat the rules”. Also, just because a specific part is not described in this manual does not imply or guarantee its legality. In these cases, the race officials will disqualify an entry, and the MAXXIS series will uphold the disqualification based on the “spirit and intent” of these rules. Just because this Technical Manual does not specify that you cannot, do not assume that you can. While these rules are intended to be a guide for technical inspectors, they are also intended to provide guidelines for MAXXIS members in preparing legal engines and karts.

SERIES STICKER:
All Karts entered in a series race will be required to display, in plain view, a legible series sticker.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:
Any MAXXIS official or MAXXIS representative has the right to initiate action to correct any hazardous condition or any condition not in compliance with the “spirit and intent” of these regulations.

SUPPLEMENTARY RULES:
Any MAXXIS sanctioned event may have its own special set of rules supplementing MAXXIS published regulations, supplementary rules may be included on the Official Entry Form or in handouts or public announcements at MAXXIS sanctioned events. Should these supplementary rules conflict with MAXXIS published regulations, the supplementary rules will take precedence for the duration of the specific MAXXIS sanctioned event by virtue of their specialized nature. The Race Director may also implement supplementary rules at the event as local conditions may dictate and with review of the series competition committee. In situations where the committee is not available, the Race Director may get concurrence from other MAXXIS officials such as the event manager, Trustees or officers present.

NOMINAL DIMENSIONS:

All tubing, rod, and threaded fastener dimensions shown in this Technical Manual are “nominal dimensions”.

INCONSISTENCY:

Where a discrepancy exists in this manual between a written rule and a figure or picture, the written rule shall take precedence.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

MAXXIS reserves the right to alter or cancel any scheduled event.

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL:
You must be entered in a class in order to practice in all MAXXIS sanctioned events. Entry into certain classes depends on drivers age, capability, experience, and holding an appropriate license where appropriate. Driver’s meetings are mandatory. If you are unable to attend the driver’s meeting you are required to check in with the race director. The kart is the official entry in the race. Once a lap has been made in a race with the entered kart, the kart cannot be changed without the permission of the race director. MAXXIS, its series and organization(s) reserve the right to refuse any and all entries/vendors at any event(s). All individuals entering the MAXXIS event site must sign and execute all insurance related documents as prescribed for that event. MAXXIS, its series and organization reserve the right to refuse any and all entries/vendors at any event(s).

MINORS:

Persons under the age of 18 must submit a properly executed Minor Release Form to MAXXIS prior to competing in any MAXXIS sanctioned event.

DOCUMENTATION:

MAXXIS requires that a certified birth certificate and/or other documentation of age must be submitted with a license application where applicable.

DRIVING CAPABILITY:

Minor drivers must satisfactorily demonstrate their driving capability to race officials when requested.

DRIVER AGE REQUIREMENTS:

All MAXISS classes have a minimum “competition age” requirement for drivers; some classes also have a maximum age limit. Both limits are stated in the specific class description. Unless otherwise noted, a driver’s actual age between December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021 shall establish his/her “competition age” for the year. A minor driver may choose to move up a class with a higher age requirement and may do so at any MAXXIS event. However, if a minor driver advances to the next higher age or performance level but is unable to demonstrate the driving skills necessary to safely compete at the higher level, the driver may be moved back to his or her original level. If the driver is moved back to his or her original level, he or she must remain at that level for the remainder of the competition year. The decision to move a driver is at the sole discretion of the Race Director. Competition at a higher level in local and non MAXXIS series sanctioned events DOES NOT affect the driver’s status in MAXXIS sanctioned events.

FALSIFICATION OF AGE:

Falsification of any competitor’s age or any other information required on the Official Entry Form will subject that driver/guardian of minor/owner to disqualification and/or suspension from ALL MAXXIS sanctioned events for the remainder of the competition year.

NOVICES:

A driver with fewer than three races of experience must place an “X” on a brightly colored (preferably orange) number panel on the rear of the kart and start the race at the rear of the grid.

DRIVER’S CONDITION:

The Race Director may refuse to allow a driver to continue to participate based on the driver’s physical condition or on advice from track medical personnel or from a hospital or other medical facility. Advice from a track, hospital or medical facility health professional not to allow a driver to continue to participate will take precedence.

DISABLED DRIVERS:

Driver’s with disabilities wanting to compete in MAXXIS sanctioned events may apply in writing to the Board of Trustees for the waiver of a specific rule or specification. The requested waiver may not negatively affect safety and may not provide a significant performance enhancement.

RELIEF DRIVERS:

Relief Drivers must meet all class rule requirements and be approved by race officials.
A) Enduro: Driver of record must complete at least one lap of race and be scored.
B) Speedway: Driver of record must qualify kart. Relief driver may race in feature.
C) Sprint: Driver of record must take green flag and weigh in during 1st qualifying heat.
Relief driver can take over for 2nd qualifying heat and feature.

EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

PROPER LICENSE AND EQUIPMENT:

If a competitor enters the racing surface in either practice or race without the proper license and/or equipment for classes entered, he or she IS subject to disqualification and possible suspension to a MAXXIS sanctioned event for the rest of the competition year. Pre-entry into a MAXXIS sanctioned event is final and IS NOT refundable unless notification of withdrawal is made 24 hours prior to scheduled opening day of the MAXXIS sanctioned event or by specified date stated on Official Entry Form of a MAXXIS sanctioned event. Pre-entries MAY NOT be cancelled selectively by class. Cancellation of any part of a pre-entry voids pre-entry in all other classes.
The Official Entry Form for MAXXIS sanctioned events should identify the driver, kart frame, engine and possible relief driver should one be needed. Once the kart passes through scoring on an official lap, the kart frame, engine and relief driver cannot be changed without permission from Race Director, if an approved change is made, the entrant will start at the rear of the field in the next round of competition and the same driver cannot reenter the kart in the same event. A competitor must be entered in at least one class before going onto the track for official practice, qualifying or racing. Failure to do so may result in disqualification for that event and possible suspension for the remainder of the competition year. There may only be one entry per class per driver in any MAXXIS sanctioned event.

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS:

Failure to properly pay registration, entry, and/or pit pass fees, including uncollectible checks, may submit individual to disqualification and/or suspension from MAXXIS series sanctioned events for rest of competition year.

VENDORS:

Vendor fee of $200 per event will apply to anyone selling products or services at any and all series events with the exception of series or class sponsor. All individuals entering the MAXXIS event site must sign and execute all insurance related documents as prescribed for the event. MAXXIS, its series and organization(s) reserve the right to refuse any and all vendors at any event(s).

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT:
Anyone associated in any way with a MAXXIS sanctioned event is expected to behave in a respectful and orderly manner. This policy includes but is not limited to drivers, family members, crew members, spectators, sponsors and guests.

CONDUCT AT EVENTS AND BEYOND:
Physical violence, verbal abuse, threats or intimidation directed at anyone at the site of a MAXXIS sanctioned event will be subject to immediate disciplinary action by the Race Director including disqualification and ejection from the event. The Race Director may also recommend additional action to the Series Director and Directors of Gold Speed USA including probation and suspension for the remainder of the competition year and beyond. Inappropriate offsite actions including but not limited to the ones already listed above directed at anyone regarding a MAXXIS sanctioned event are also prohibited and will subject the offender(s) to immediate disciplinary action. Such actions may be through but not limited to face-to-face contact, telephone, mail, E-mail, Internet forums or social media. Such actions may subject the offender to disqualification, ejection from the event and suspension for the remainder of the competition year and beyond. The Race Director MUST report such incidents to MAXXIS office within 72 hours of the event’s conclusion with recommendation of final disciplinary action.
PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES:
ALL participants entering the restricted area (pits) of a MAXXIS sanctioned event shall be sober and not under the influence of any substance that may impair their ability to participate in a safe and orderly manner. MAXXIS has the right to administer random drug tests as needed. It is the responsibility of the participant to withdrawal from competition if they are taking medication that may display side effects that would impair their ability to safely compete. If, in the judgement of the officials in charge, an individual is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance during a MAXXIS sanctioned event, he or she may be ejected from the restricted area and/or MAXXIS sanctioned event site immediately.
PIT CREWS:
Drivers ARE responsible for the actions of their pit crews and family members. Unacceptable actions of crew members and family members/guests may subject the driver to penalty or disqualification from a MAXXIS sanctioned event and possible suspension from any MAXXIS sanctioned event for the rest of the competition year and beyond.
RESTRICTED AREA:
All individuals including race officials and track workers who wish to enter the restricted area of a MAXXIS sanctioned event MUST sign and execute all insurance-related documents and follow all registration procedures as prescribed for that MAXXIS sanctioned event. Failure to do so or entrance by fraud, deceit, or passage into the restricted area other than through designated gates will subject an individual(s) to immediate removal from the restricted area and possible suspension from MAXXIS series sanctioned event for the rest of the competition year and beyond. NOTE: This provision may be waived for emergency personnel in an urgent situation.

GENERAL RACING RULES:
COURSE MARKINGS:
Course markings such as curbs, pylon, or other markings designated by the race director must always be observed by all drivers. If, in the Race Director’s opinion, a driver is purposely ignoring course markings, the driver will be subject to disqualification from the MAXXIS sanctioned event and possible suspension for the rest of the competition year and beyond from the MAXXIS series.
SPORTSMANLIKE AND SAFE DRIVING:
The spirit and intent of sportsmanlike driving is to compete without touching or endangering the vehicles of fellow drivers. Inadvertent contact is a reality of racing.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE DRIVING:
Unsportsmanlike driving is defined as bumping, crowding, chopping, blocking or pushing other karts. Such actions may occur from the time a driver enters the track through the time the drivers exits the kart at the scale area after the checkered flag. If in the judgement of the race officials, a competitor demonstrates unsportsmanlike driving, he or she may be disqualified and is subject to other penalties including but not limited to suspension. Overtaking, according to the circumstances, may be carried out either on the right or to the left. However, maneuvers liable to hinder other Drivers such as more than one change of direction to defend a position, deliberate crowding of karts beyond the edge of the track or any other dangerous change of direction, are strictly prohibited.

UNSAFE DRIVING:
Unsafe driving includes the demonstration of poor driving skills or judgement and violation of on-track procedures or regulations. If in the judgement of the race officials, a competitor demonstrates unsafe driving at any time, he or she may be disqualified or suspended for the remainder of the competition year and beyond. However, if the disqualification occurs during a race that is not completed and finish positions are determined by qualifying position, the disqualification will be void.
LAPPED KARTS:
Participants about to be lapped by faster competitors ARE responsible for being aware of the approaching faster karts and must yield the racing line until the faster karts have passed. Lapped competitors will observe the passing (BLUE) flag or subject themselves to disqualification. In some circumstances, for safety reasons, lapped karts may be removed at race director’s discretion.
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL:
All competitors must observe the normal direction of travel around a track. Failure to do so by driving or pushing a kart opposite to normal direction of track, unless specifically directed by a race official, will subject the driver to disqualification or possible suspension for the rest of the competition year and beyond in the MAXXIS series.
STOPPING ON COURSE:
If a driver is forced to stop on the racing surface during practice or a race, the competitor MUST raise both hands to signal other drivers that he or she is immobile. The driver is also responsible for moving the kart to a safe area as quickly as possible.
RE-ENTRY TO COURSE:
If a driver leaves the racing surface other than at a designated pit lane during practice or a race, he or she will re-enter the racing surface at a point as far from the racing “line” as possible and may not re-enter the course at a point that will provide any time or distance advantage. Re-entry must be done in a safe manner and not to impede the progress of other drivers. It is the race director’s decision as to any advantage was attained by course re-entry, and that decision is FINAL. Drivers must follow the directions of the turn marshals or officials in charge.
RE-STARTING KARTS:

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SLOWING ON COURSE:
When a kart slows from racing speed on course, the driver must signal approaching competitors by raising a hand high enough to be clearly visible from behind, this requirement includes slowing to enter a pit entrance lane during practice, qualifying or racing.

STARTING PROCEDURES:
Starting procedures will be explained in the pre-race drivers meeting at each track. Once a driver enters the racing surface any restarting of engines will be at the discretion of the MAXXIS officials. In the case of a red flag, all karts able to continue will be brought to a common area and restarted.

EXITING TRACK:
At the completion of any qualifying session or race during a MAXXIS series sanctioned event, all karts exiting the track must proceed to the area designated by the race director or they will be ineligible for points and/or awards.

COMBINING CLASSES:
The race director may combine classes; classify entrants into groups according to driver experience, lap times, or other factors for purposes of safety or event expediency. Race officials may conduct events restricting certain races to a certain classification of drivers or total number of entries.

NO PASSING ZONE:
The race director or race officials may designate certain portions of the racetrack as no passing zones.

ACCIDENTS:
Accidents will be investigated, and the involved karts/drivers may be required to stop for inspection by officials in charge. Race officials may also inspect driver helmet and other safety apparel for damage. The race director or other officials may impound damaged karts or apparel for further investigation.

RED FLAGS/ RESTARTING RACES:
PIT CREW:
Pit crew and family members are not permitted on the track at any time the track is active, i.e. during practice, qualifying, racing or during a red-flag period. Special permission may be granted in certain incidents by race officials in charge should need arise.

DRIVER INJURY:
If a driver involved in an accident appears to be injured, the race director may refuse to allow the driver to continue to race. (See DRIVER’S CONDITION). If the race director decides that unsafe or unsportsmanlike driving caused the red flag, the offending driver(s) will be placed at the back for restart order. The race director may also take disciplinary actions that could lead to, but not limited to, disqualification or suspension for the remainder of the competition year and beyond.

WEIGH-IN AFTER ACCIDENT:
If the track medical personnel advise that a driver needs to be transported due to an accident, the driver will receive finish position points regardless of whether they are able to weigh-in or not. If the track medical personnel detain a driver for examination, the race director may waive the weigh-in requirement if the driver’s class has already cleared the scale areas.

REPAIRS:
If a race is red-flagged or stopped under a yellow to realign the field, all work on the karts is prohibited unless the race director (1) declares a complete restart, or (2) allows repairs for safety reasons. A complete restart occurs when the field has not completed a full lap under green. The race director may disqualify a kart for safety reasons.

INCOMPLETE RACE:
LAPS:
If at least one complete lap of the scheduled race has been completed at the time of a red flag, the race director may consider the race complete or may restart the race. Generally, it is favorable to run all races for the scheduled distances. However, if this is not possible for reasons of time, weather or other extenuating circumstances, the race director may act upon his or her own discretion. If none of the scheduled race laps have been reached and the race is called, the official finish will be determined by qualifying times.

COMPLETE RACE:
The finishing order of races completed due to a red flag or completed under a full course yellow will be the running order of the last completed lap. The finishing order of races completed under waving yellow and checkered flags or red and checkered flags will be as follows: If no karts have completed the last lap and received the checkered flag, the finishing positions of the complete field will revert to the race order as of the last completed lap. If any karts have passed the finish line (scoring loop) before the yellow or red flag was displayed, they shall be scored as they finished. All other karts will be scored based on their positions on last completed lap. The competitors responsible for the red or yellow flag will be scored at the rear of the last completed lap they were running or be disqualified. A lap is considered complete when all karts on the lead lap have passed the finish line (scoring loop).

DISQUALIFICATIONS & POINTS:
In the event a driver is disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct, the driver must use that race finish in his or her divisional or national points and may not use the race as a “drop race”. In the event that a driver is disqualified for an unsafe or unsportsmanlike driving infraction, mechanical failure on the track, post-race engine, oil, or fuel tech or being under weight, the race may be used as a “drop race”. However, if the driver is disqualified repeatedly for any reason, he/she could be subject to the same penalty as unsportsmanlike conduct at the race director’s discretion. Any attempt to counterfeit or remanufacture OEM parts will result in a disqualification, and the race may not be used as a “drop race”.

SCRATCHED ENTRIES:
In the event of a scratched entry, the space shall be filled (1) If on the track, by moving karts forward to fill the empty spot and (2) If on the grid, by crossing over to make the starting grid proper based on the karts available for the race based on qualifying position.

NINETY-SECOND RULE:
All drivers have 90-seconds to start from the grid and enter onto the track once the grid steward has released the karts from the grid. The competitor must be on the grid, in starting position, in the kart, and ready to race for the 90-second rule to be in effect for that competitor. Once the grid steward radios to the flagman and race director that the grid is clear, and all karts have entered onto the track, the 90-second rule no longer applies. If a kart stalls after that and enters the hot pit to restart, he/she may do so, however the race can start at any time.

PENALTY GUIDELINES:
Many rules in this technical manual include minimum penalties for violations. This section provides race officials with guidelines in determining penalties where none are specified in the rules.

PROGRESSIVE PENALTIES:
Race Officials should fit the penalty to the severity and impact of the violation. Penalties may include loss of position, loss of points, a stop and go, placement of competitor in “penalty box”, starting competitor at back of grid, disqualification, no drop disqualification, probation and suspension. The severity of penalties may be increased for repeat violations.

ENGINE AND CHASSIS:
Any deviation from engine and chassis specifications will result in disqualification. Major deviations intended to improve performance will result in disqualification and loss of points, zero points, no drop for race, probation, or suspension. Kart must be technically compliant when represented at the scales, this includes but not limited to bumpers, fairings, side protection, airboxes and engine tech.

BODY WORK:
Major deviations from engine, body work, or chassis specifications intended to improve performance will result in disqualification and loss of points, zero points, no drop for race, probation and/or suspension. Minor body work deviations should be given a lesser penalty.

DRIVING:
Penalties for driving and race procedure infractions should fit the violation. Competitor must be notified when penalized for an on-track infraction. If it occurs on the track, the competitor should receive a rolled black flag or a waving black flag. If the violation occurs near the end of the race, the race will end with a black and checkered flags.

PENALTIES:
Overall finish position penalties may be issued to competitor by the race director for improper driving, jumping starts, and etc..

MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING:
All drivers MUST attend the driver’s mandatory meeting. The entry form or a public announcement will specify the meeting time and place while at track. At that time, the race director may announce special conditions and/or supplementary rules for that event. Failure to attend a mandatory drivers meeting will waive the competitor’s right to protest for that day.

ELECTRONIC TIMING AND SCORING:
Where electronic timing and scoring is used, it is the driver’s responsibility to make sure the transponder is securely and safely attached and functioning before entering the track for qualifying or racing. Failure of the electronic scoring system to pick up the transponders signal may prevent the competitor from being scored in the race. However, if a transponder fails to respond during a race, the race director shall contact the finisher(s) immediately in front of and immediately behind the non-scoring kart and will consult with other race officials to verify it’s finishing position. If the position can be verified, the race director can award the non -scoring kart its correct position.

PIT AREA RULES:
The area of the track, which requires a pit pass for entrance, is restricted and under the complete control of the race officials. The race director may limit the number of crew members who can enter this area to a set number per entry. All persons that enter this area, whether they are with the driver or not, are subject to all regulations regarding department and behavior may be ejected by the officials of the race. All individuals entering the MAXXIS event site must sign and execute all insurance related documents as prescribed for that event.

GRID AREA:
Race officials may designate the number of individuals allowed in the restricted grid area. Entry to the grid area is strictly under the control of race officials. Failure to comply with their directors will subject the violators and associated driver to disqualification immediately, removal from the restricted pit area and possible suspension.

FIRE SAFETY:
The use of open flames to treat or preheat tires in the pit or grid is prohibited. In area away from fuel or other flammables must be designated for welding, grinding and cutting. No smoking is permitted on the grid and in pump around areas. No fuels, lubricants or other hazardous substance may be disposed of in the restricted gas area except in containers specifically designed for such purpose. Failure to comply will subject individual to suspension.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
There must be working fire extinguishers in each competitor’s pit at all MAXXIS series sanctioned events.

OIL CONTAINMENT:
Drivers using chain oilers must have a drip pan to retain lubricant while in the grid area. Drivers creating a lubricant spill are responsible for cleaning it up.

DRIVING KARTS IN PITS:
Karts may not be driven in the restricted pit area except for specific areas designated by officials in charge, but never onto, nor past the scales.

HOT PITS:
All pit area regulations also apply to “hot pit” areas when such an area is designated.

REFUELING:
Karts must be refueled in pits or hot grid area only. During refueling, the kart must be at a stop and driver must vacate the kart. Race Director may indicate a refueling area at the event.

PERSONAL VEHICLES:
Vehicles for personal transportation, machined or human-powered, may be restricted from the restricted pit area at the discretion of the officials in charge. Skateboards (powered or manual) are specifically prohibited from these areas.

UNDERAGE DRIVERS:
Vehicles requiring state Driver’s licenses may not be driven on track property by underage drivers.

FLAG RULES:
GREEN FLAG
The green flag is used during practice and the race to indicate that the track is clear. It is used to start a race and to restart a race after a yellow or red flag.

YELLOW FLAG:
This yellow flag indicates an unsafe condition on the track. Under the yellow flag, drivers are to reduce speed, stay in line, maintain a close interval with kart directly ahead, and proceed with caution. Passing is not permitted. Drivers may not race back to the start/finish line. Specific instructions for the MAXXIS sanctioned event are provided at the driver’s meeting and shall apply for that event.

YELLOW FLAG IN ROAD:
When a yellow flag is displayed in a corner, it may only pertain to that corner. A waiving yellow indicates a danger on the racing surface. A standing yellow indicates a danger near the racing surface. When a yellow flag is being waived in a corner and a double yellow is displayed by the Head Flagman at the finish line, it signifies a full course caution.

YELLOW FLAG IN PIT:
The pit lane will be a yellow flag condition and a safe speed will be maintained. No passing will be allowed entering pit lane. Passing and/or unsafe driving in the pit lane will result in disqualification.

RED FLAG:
The red flag indicates that all drivers are to stop as quickly and safely as possible at the point designated by the race officials. Drivers may not race back to start/finish line. Disobeying the red flag will result in immediate disqualification. The red flag will only be given by Head Flagman/Starter at the start/finish line. In this situation all karts are to proceed slowly to a place on the track or grid as designated by the Race Director or Flagman during the driver’s meeting.

BLUE FLAG:
The blue flag tells a driver that he or she is being lapped and must yield the racing line to allow lapping karts to pass. Failure to obey the blue flag will result in disqualification.

BLACK FLAG:
A waiving black flag tells a driver to leave the track immediately due to a rules infraction and proceed to a location designated by the race officials. It should be displayed with the offending kart’s number.

BLACK FLAG FOR DRIVING INFRACTION:
The waiving black flag is used to tell driver’s that he or she has been disqualified due to an on-track infraction such as bumping, pushing, blocking, rough driving or other unsafe or unsportsmanlike activity. If it is given during qualifying or pre-final, the driver will start at the rear of the next round of competition. If it is in the final, the driver will receive zero points for the race. Based on the severity of the infraction, the Race Director will inform the driver immediately if further penalties are being assessed. Failure to leave the track after receiving the black flag in two laps may also result in additional penalties. A rolled black flag is a warning regarding unsafe or unsportsmanlike driving. Ignoring a warning will result in the use of a waiving black flag.

BLACK FLAG FOR MECHANICAL VIOLATION:
The waiving black flag is also used during practice, qualifying and racing to signal the driver of a technical or mechanical infraction (i.e. missing neck brace, broken muffler, etc.). It should be displayed along with offending kart’s number. Failure to leave the track after receiving the black flag on two consecutive laps may result in disqualification or suspension. If the flag is displayed for a safety violation, scoring will cease as of the lap on which the flag is first displayed. If the flag is displayed for a technical violation that could potentially improve performance (i.e. muffler falling off), and the violation occurred during qualifying or the pre-final and the violation can be corrected, the driver will start at the rear of the next round of competition. If in the final, the driver will receive zero points for the race.

WHITE FLAG:
Indicates one lap left in the race. The white flag is a courtesy flag and its use is not required.

CHECKERED FLAG:
The checkered flag is used in practice to indicate that practice laps are over. When displayed in a race it indicates the race is complete, and drivers are to proceed to pits or scale/impound area. If the white flag is used, the checkered flag must follow the white flag. A red or yellow flag cannot be displayed alone after the white flag. They may be used with a checkered flag to indicate caution on the track, and under these conditions, racing to the checker is prohibited. Waving checkered and black flags indicate that the race is ending under conditions subject to review and potential action by race officials.

BLACK FLAG WITH ORANGE DISK:
The black flag with orange disk is displayed with kart number in practice and race to signal technical or mechanical infractions (neck braces, mufflers, etc.). In all series practice, a driver may resume after repairs.

CROSSED FLAGS:
In speedway and sprint racing, crossed flags indicate that the race is half over. Use is optional.

TWO ROLLED FLAGS:
In speedway and sprint racing, two rolled flags indicate two laps remain in a race. Use is optional.

NOTE: Flags can vary from track to track. If there is a variation from the above it will brought up at the driver’s meeting

PROTEST AND APPEAL PROCEDURES:
PROTEST:
All protests of technical specification legality, driver conduct, and scoring must be submitted in writing by a legal entrant from the same class in which the alleged violation occurred. If a kart specification is protested, the protesting driver’s own kart can also be subject to full inspection. If an engine specification is protested, the protesting driver’s engine can also be subject to a full inspection. VERBAL PROTESTS ILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROTEST PROCEDURE:
All protests must be submitted in writing to the Race Director (or the designated official) of the MAXXIS sanctioned event within 30 minutes after completion of the race that is being protested, or in the case of a scoring protest, 30 minutes after the results have been announced and/or posted. After the close of the 30-minute time window all races official and final unless posted otherwise by a race official. The written protest must refer to (1) the specific Technical Manual page and section, (2) the Technical Update Section, or (3) the specific supplementary rules in force for an event. A $100 fee is required for the initial protest. The fee will be returned if the protest is upheld. Anyone filing a protest on another competitor’s equipment must keep his or her own equipment in the impound area following the race. Once a competitor’s equipment has been removed from the impound area, he or she has waived the right to file a protest on another competitor’s equipment regardless of whether 30 minutes have elapsed from the completion of the race in question. If a driver’s finishing position is adversely affected by an incident on the track, the driver cannot be reinstated to his or her previous position. However, this does not prevent the driver from filing a protest after the race to argue a position penalty given by the officials.

LEVEL 1 PROTEST: – The race Director will make the decision based on information gathered by officials and involved competitors. The Race Director will then deliver the decision to the competitor.
LEVEL 2 PROTEST – The competitor will then have the opportunity to appeal the decision to (a) the MAXXIS Board of Trustees or (b) protest committee at the track.

APPEAL OF A RACE DIRECTOR CALL:
PROCEDURE:
If a protest is denied by the Race Director and the driver wishes to appeal, there are two options,
(1) He or she may do so with an Appeal Committee at the track for an additional fee of $50. The fee will be returned if the protest is upheld. In order for the appeal to be heard at the track the protesting driver must sign a waiver waiving his or her rights to have the appeal heard by the MAXXIS Board of Trustees. The Appeal Committee will meet and decide the outcome of the appeal and deliver the decision to the Race Director, so the driver can be informed and the correct finishing order can be posted at the event.
(2) If the protesting driver chooses to have the MAXXIS Board of Trustees hear the protest, the fee is $200. The fee will be returned if protest is upheld. The appeal will be placed on the agenda for hearing at the next scheduled board meeting. When the appeal goes to the Board of Trustees and involves an engine or chassis part, the item must be packaged and sealed by the protestor and given to the event Race Director to be taken to the Board of Trustees meeting. The driver must file his or her appeal within 15 minutes after the race official has given the decision on his/her initial protest. If a driver’s protest is denied, he or she may appeal that protest only after the final/feature race has been completed. If a protest is denied on an issue prior to the running of the final/features, there is no appeal. Appeals that are not resolved at the track may also be heard by a five-person committee at another location in lieu of the upcoming Board meeting.

PRE-TECH FREQUIREMENTS:
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A. HEAD GEAR
1. Full-face helmets designed for competitive motorsports use, that comply with Snell Foundation specifications……………. Helmets must be available at pre-tech inspection. Helmets must be secured with original manufacture’s strap. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. A full visor, integral with the helmet, is mandatory. Effective, January 1, 2017, cameras may not be mounted on the helmet or any part of the driver’s body…all cameras/ recorders must be securely mounted on the top of body or frame, and within the confines of the bodywork.

B. NECK BRACES
1. Collar-type, unaltered neck braces designed for motorsports use are mandatory in all sit up classes. Loss of neck brace during an event will cause a black flag with an orange circle “meatball flag” to be given to the driver losing the neck brace. He/she must immediately proceed to the pits and may replace the missing neck brace and then return to the race or practice session.

C. DRIVER APPAREL
1. Drivers are required to wear jackets made of leather, vinyl, abrasion resistant nylon, or equivalent, and full-length pants. Gloves, socks, and shoes are mandatory.
2. If driver’s hair extends appreciably below the helmet, it is mandatory that the driver wear a head sock or balaclava to prevent the driver’s hair from extending below the helmet.
3. Loose clothing, bandanas, scarves, hoods, loose belts, etc. are not allowed.
4. The use of flak jackets, or other chest protection devices is strongly recommended in all classes.
5. All personal safety equipment is subject to, and shall be available for, pre-tech inspection.

KART REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL
1. The kart must be neat in appearance, in good repair, and show quality workmanship.
2. The kart must meet the requirements set forth in the MAXXIS Tech manual for its particular class.
3. European style clevis snap pins shall be safely wired.

B. BALLAST
1. All weights added to the kart must be securely fastened to the kart with a minimum 5/16-inch diameter bolt. Any single weight weighing in excess of seven pounds shall utilize a minimum of two 5/16-inch minimum diameter bolts. Any weight bolts attached to seat must use large fender washers to secure.
2. All bolts used to fasten weights to kart must be cotter keyed, safety wired, or double nutted.

C. STEERING COMPONENTS
1. All steering component bolts and nuts must be cotter keyed and/or safety wired.
2. All steering component bolts must be a minimum Grade 5 rating.
3. All rod ends must have universal type swivel joints and jam nuts.
4. Fasteners used on any component that will enable adjustment of camber, caster, etc. must be cotter keyed and/or safety wired.
5. Steering Shafts
a. Solid steering shafts shall be a minimum .625-inch diameter, made of cold rolled steel, and one-piece design. Welding the steering wheel or hub to the shaft is not allowed. Shaft extensions and cutting and welding the shaft to alter its length is not allowed. The steering wheel must be secured to the shaft with a nut or cap screw in the axial position.
b. Hollow steering shafts shall be a minimum .700-inch diameter, with a minimum wall thickness of .070-inch, made of steel tubing, and one-piece design. Welding thew steering wheel or hub to the shaft is not allowed. Shaft extensions and cutting and welding the shaft to alter its length is not allowed. The steering wheel hub must be secured by a 5/16” inch minimum diameter bolt through the axis of the shaft. Tiller, vertical shaft steering systems are not allowed.
6. Steering Wheels
Steering wheels may be circular, with 10-inch minimum diameter, and a minimum of three spokes. Steering wheels may be of the butterfly type, with a 10-inch minimum diameter, and four spokes, and a minimum grip length of five inches on each side. New 2-piece adjustable design allowed in all divisions.

D. WHEELS AND TIRES
1. Pneumatic tires designed specifically for racing only. Minimum 9.0-inch diameter. Maximum 12.5-inch diameter. Maximum width, mounted on wheel 10.375 inches. No carbon fiber allowed!
2. Tires must be available on the general market for a minimum of 60 days prior to use in an MAXXIS sanctioned event.
3. Wheel balancing weights shall not exceed ¼ ounce each. It is recommended that additional tape be placed over stick on type weights.
4. “G-Rings” or lateral supported wheels are not permitted.

E. WHEEL HUBS AND AXLES
1. Wheel hubs and axles shall be constructed of metallic materials. No carbon fiber axles allowed!
2. Rear axles
a. Shall be one-piece design, driving both wheels. Either solid or hollow axles are allowed .984-inch minimum diameter, 1.25-inch maximum diameter. Snap rings or smaller fasteners are required at both ends of the rear axle and must be safety wired. Axle stiffeners are allowed as long as they are secured by cotter key, circlip, or through bolted. Axle may not protrude beyond the outside of rim and tire. Any device that allows the rear wheels to rotate at different speeds is not allowed.
3. Front Axles
a. Front axle nuts must be secured with safety wire, cotter keys, circlips or berry clips. Ground ball or roller type bearings only and must be adjusted so there is not excessive play. Split race type bearings are not allowed. The spindle axle may not protrude beyond the outside of rim and tire.

F. BRAKES
1. Karts must, at minimum, have a braking system capable of braking both rear wheels equally and adequately.
2. Classes of over 350cc displacement require the use of dual braking systems, one front and one rear. This shall consist of two independent, and separate systems, operated by separate master cylinders. One system must be fully functional if either system fails.
3. All brake system fasteners, including pedals, clevis pins, and master cylinder roll pins must be safety wired or cotter keyed. If safety wiring or cotter keying is in feasible, as in the case of some brake pad fasteners, an appropriate thread locking compound shall be used to prevent loss of the fasteners. All-metal locking type nuts to secure the brake disk or drum to the hub are allowed in lieu of safety wire or cotter pinning. If the pedal is mounted to the front bumper, the bumper must be welded to the frame or through bolted or pinned, and the through bolts or pins shall be safety wired or cotter keyed. Hydraulic brake fittings shall be tight and leak free. Hydraulic brake lines shall be routed in a fashion so as to not wear through or be pulled loose. Master cylinder actuating rod must be .250-inch diameter minimum, or equal quality cable with positive stops on both ends.
4. No carbon fiber components allowed.

G. DRIVELINE COMPONENTS
1. Clutches are mandatory in all classes except those designated as direct drive. Oil bath clutches are allowed as long as they are sealed to prevent leakage. If outboard clutch mounting is used, a third bearing support or guard to contain the clutch in the event the crankshaft breaks is mandatory. Clutches mounted inboard are not required to have a support or guard. Transmissions or other devices that allow the change of gear ratios while kart is in motion are not allowed except in shifter classes. Torque converters are not allowed. All vintage karts must utilize #35 size chain.
All 206 karts may utilize #35 or #219 size chains .

2. CHAIN AND BELT GUARDS
a. All karts shall be equipped with a chain or belt guard. Outboard drive systems will be allowed only if the chain or belt and sprocket are completely enclosed from the front, top, rear and sides. Any sprocket not used for driving the kart must be fitted with a device to prevent exposure from any angle or be completely encircled with a chain. Chain oilers, up to 8-ounce capacity, are allowed. Competitors using chain oilers shall use a drip-pan while on the grid. If a chain oiler is the highest point on the kart it must be protected with a roll bar, not to exceed 26-inches high from the ground.

H. FUEL SYSTEMS
1. No pressurized fuel delivery systems allowed. No fuel injection systems allowed.
2. Fuel lines must be safety wrapped at all connection points.
3. Fuel tanks must be securely bolted to the primary structure, frame, or floor pan.
4. Fuel tanks on sprint karts must be located between the frame rails, and beneath the steering shaft.
5. The length of fuel line shall be only of adequate length to supply fuel to the carburetor. Excessive fuel line length is not allowed.
6. If a fuel tank is the highest point on the kart it must be protected with a roll bar, not to exceed 26 inches high from the ground.
7. If “pump-around” or “recirculating” type fuel delivery and evacuation systems are used, a positive, fire vent to atmosphere must be employed on the fuel tank to prevent tank pressurization.

KART TYPES AND CONSTRUCTION

SPRINT SPEEDWAY CHASSIS SPECIFICATION
1. Main frame members shall be constructed of cold rolled, electric weld, round, steel tubing or other material of equal or greater strength, of one-inch minimum nominal outside diameter and .078-inch minimum wall thickness and 1.400-inch maximum nominal diameter. Tubing of 1.125-inch nominal and greater may have a wall thickness of .060-inch minimum. Main frame rail members shall be no higher than a horizontal line extending from the centerline of the front wheel to the centerline of the rear wheel. No oval tubing allowed.
2. Wheelbase
a. 43.0-inches maximum, 39.75-inches minimum. Wheelbase is measured from true axle centerlines, each side. This measurement includes all sprint chassis.
3. Track Width
a. 28.0-inches minimum. Track width may be measured from the outside edge of one tire to the inside edge of the opposite tire when both tires are of identical width.

3. Overall Width:
a. 50.0 inches maximum for all classes. Overall width is measured at any cross section of the kart, perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline axis.
4. Overall Length:
a. 74.0 inches maximum. Overall length is measured such that all elements of the kart must pass under a bar set parallel to ground level, 26.0 inches above ground level.
5. Dry kart weight: 85 pound minimum race ready trim without fuel.
6. Front Bumper:
a. If CIK-style nose cone is not used, all components shall be constructed of round, steel tubing of .750 inch nominal diameter minimum. The upper hoop of the bumper must be supported by a minimum of two vertical uprights. These uprights must be within .50 inch of vertical when measured 3.0 inches down from the top of the top hoop. The uppermost tangent point of the top hoop must be 7.75 inches minimum from ground level. Otherwise, front bumper must conform to CIK specifications.
7. Rear Bumper:
a. All components shall be constructed of round, steel tubing of .750 inch nominal diameter minimum. The uppermost tangent point of top hoop shall be 7.5 inches maximum from ground level and above the lowermost tangent point of the rear axle minimum. Minimum width shall be no less than the lateral distance between the main chassis frame rails as measured at the rear of the kart. Maximum width shall be no wider shall be no wider than the rear overall width of tires. Continuous loop type bumpers with vertical or rear angled supports are allowed. The lower bar of this type must be below the rear axle, the upper bar no higher than the top of the rear tires.
8. Nerf Bars:
a. If CIK-style side pods are not utilized, nerf bars must be double rail type. All components shall be constructed of round, steel tubing of .750 inch nominal diameter minimum. Overall height from uppermost to lowermost tubing tangent points shall be 6.0 inches minimum. Vertical uprights are mandatory at the leading and trailing ends of the nerf bar, creating a closed, rectangular construction. The leading and trailing vertical uprights must be positioned such that the smallest gap created between the front and rear tires respectively measures 3.0 inches maximum. If CIK-style side pods are utilized, nerf bars must conform to CIK specifications. If single rail nerf bars are used, they must be of Z bar design to protect driver from side impacts. Minimum diameter of 1” tubing OD and .065” wall thickness minimum.
9. Seat:
a. Must be of conventional, unaltered, bucket type, molded construction, designed to keep driver’s posterior in place without undue movement. The seat shall be mounted between the main frame rails. The lowermost point of the seat must be positioned no lower than the lowermost point of the adjacent frame rails and no higher than the uppermost point of adjacent frame rails. Height of the uppermost point of the seat backrest is 10.0 inches minimum from ground level for junior sportsman classes, and 12.0 inches minimum from ground level for junior and senior classes. The rearmost point on the seat may not extend beyond the back of the rear axle. Headrests are not permitted. Steering uprights shall be positioned in such a manner as to prevent the driver’s posterior from being positioned forward of the bucket portion of the seat.
10. The use of any type of suspension components is strictly prohibited.

4- Cycle fuels and lubricants
All additives to methanol fuel are prohibitive.
1. Testing:
a. Field Testing:
The preferred method for field testing is the water test. The premise is that methanol is completely water-soluble. Equal parts methanol and pure, distilled water shall be combined in a clean, transparent container. The mixture shall be shaken and allowed to settle for approximately 30 seconds. After settling, the mixture should be completely clear. Comparison to a sample of pure distilled water is an acceptable clarity comparison. Contamination prevention is paramount when using this technique. All sample gathering equipment, test containers and hands that come in contact with the fuel must be absolutely clean. If a contaminated sample is found all tooling and hands must be cleaned prior to testing another sample.

b. Lab Testing:
Laboratory testing may be preformed on a competitor’s fuel either on the tech inspector’s own volition or on instruction from the race director. Upon request, the competitor shall draw a sample from his tank or container (inspector’s preference) into a suitable, clean container. The tech inspector shall then mark the container in an indelible fashion and provide tamper-proof sealing of the container. The sample shall be forwarded to an accredited testing laboratory for full chemical analysis. Chemically significant presence of any substance other than methanol is grounds for dis qualification.

Crankcase lubricants may contain no oxygen bearing o vapor producing substances. Tech inspector reserves the right to test for these substances by any means deemed necessary.

4-Cycle Engines: General Requirements and Inspection Procedures

1. Generic 4-Cycle Tech Procedure
Note: The following is a description of a full, generic 4-cycle technical inspection procedure. The inspector may choose to inspect all or parts of the competitor’s engine and chassis. All paragraphs that follow in this section apply universally unless specifically excepted by engine tech sheet.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to provide the necessary tools and labor to disassemble the engine and/or chassis upon technical inspector’s request for verification. Refusal to disassemble for inspection is grounds for immediate disqualification. The competitor will have a grace period of 20 minutes after the checkered flag before engine is inspected with the exception of checking fuel. The engine will sit in tech during the 20 minutes. Once the tech has started no further cool down time will be allowed. Fuel may be checked at any time. The competitor may wave the 20 minute time period if they so wish and tech can begin at the inspectors discretion. From the time the event is checkered, the engine is not to be cooled down by any artificial means (fans, etc.).

A. Visually inspect engine for class type acceptability and appearance of compliance. Unless otherwise specified, all components must be of the same make and model as originally supplied for the engine, i.e. no interchanging components from different makes and models is allowed.
B. Verify minimum combustion chamber volume (OHV only). Fill a calibrated, glass burette up above the zero line with clean Marvel Mystery Oil. Hold the burette as close to vertical as possible, open the stopcock and run the fluid out until the bottom of the curved line is lined up with the zero line. Wipe any drips from the tip of the burette. Install the cc plug in the spark plug hole and bottom by hand. Back the cc plug out two turns. Set the engine such that the centerline axis of the spark plug hole is plumb, cylinder head level. Turn the crankshaft by hand until the piston is .100 inch (approximately) before top dead center with both valves closed. Recheck the zero and add the prescribed fluid amount from the burette to the combustion chamber such that the bottom of the curved line is lined up with the prescribed combustion chamber volume for that particular engine. Torque cc plug to 90 inch/pounds. Slowly turn the crankshaft such that the piston moves through top dead center. An acceptable result is if all fluid remains within the combustion chamber or bore of the special tool with no fluid spilling over the upper edge of the tool, with piston at top dead center. An unacceptable result is if any fluid spills out onto the top of the tool.
NOTE: Verification of combustion chamber volume may only be done reliably one time. It is therefore in the best interest of the inspector and competitor to reach consensus on the reading of the burette both before and after adding the fluid and before turning the piston through top dead center. The zero of the burette should be checked immediately prior to adding the fluid to the chamber. Due to the geometry of some of the four cycle combustion chambers, air entrapment during the verification process is possible. When in doubt, the engine may be disassembled and the volume of each element verified separately.
C. Verify intake. Air filter may not be configured as an air ram. AIR FILTER: Any one piece, round bodied filter….maximum overall length, excluding flange, 8 ¼”…maximum diameter, 6 ¼”. Air may only enter from exterior surface on side(s) of filter body. No open, unfiltered area, allowed. End of filter must be flat with no entrance for air. Pre-filter (foam or nylon) allowed. Loss of filter during event does not constitute disqualification. Verify air filter adapter to specifications. Air filter adapter not permitted not permitted without air filter. Visually inspect carburetor for class type acceptability and stock appearance. Any additional holes, vents, ports, etc. in the carburetor or any other means to controvert manufacturer’s intended flow is strictly prohibited. Remove carburetor and verify mounting gasket and intake restrictor requirements. Intake restrictors must be unaltered stock with one only gasket on each side. Restrictor plates must remain as produced by Manufacturer. No alterations to plates permitted. No boring, reaming, chamfering, stretching, or other alterations permitted to the center or mounting holes. Plates must remain factory anodizing. Plates must remain flat across both side surfaces as checked with flat bar. Plate must be oriented with manufacturer stampings facing outward and to the bottom on the Box Sock engines and to the top on FDH Briggs engines. Disassemble and verify carburetor to specifications. If required, verify fuel tank to specifications.
D. Verify exhaust. Entire exhaust system must be attached to the engine and intact for the entire race and when submitted for tech inspection. Silencer brace is mandatory and may not be welded. Visually inspect exhaust system for class acceptability and stock appearance. Coating or wrapping of the exhaust header and pipe is permitted. Coating or wrapping of the silencer is prohibited. Visually inspect exhaust system for any supplementary holes or ports venting to atmosphere. Unless specifically allowed, all holes other than those intended for exhaust exit must either be plugged or have a sensor fitted in them. An unplugged, supplementary hole in the exhaust system is grounds for disqualification. Inspect entire system for stock appearance and configuration. Header must be of fixed design with no adjustability permitted. Preferred method for silencer attachment is clamping although three .250 inch maximum diameter spot welds are permitted at junction of silencer and exhaust pipe for secure attachment. Silencer must be removable for tech. Remove exhaust system and verify that header pipe does not protrude into the exhaust port. Disassemble exhaust as required and verify all prescribed dimensions for that particular exhaust system. Excepting sensors, no protrusions or projections into the interior of the header, pipe or silencer are permitted. Exhaust Pipe must be double nutted or safety wired and silencer must be supported by clamped on brace to secure it in place.
E. Verify ignition system. Remove ignition cover and visually inspect ignition assembly for stock configuration and class type. Unless otherwise specified, all ignition components must be unaltered stock. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance from spark plug wire to ground, if applicable. Remove coil and, if applicable, verify that coil positioning is stock, i.e. no means to alter coil position has been attempted. Unless otherwise specified, any means to alter the position of the coil from stock is grounds for disqualification. Remove flywheel and inspect for stock appearance. No machining to alter position of the flywheel on the crankshaft is allowed. Verify flywheel conformance to specifications.
F. Verify valve train and running cam lift (OHV only). Remove valve cover. Inspect valve train for visual conformance to specification. Establish a dial indicator bearing on the top of the intake valve spring retainer and ensure free range of motion. Turn engine over by hand to find lowest point of valve travel and set indicator to zero. Once dial indicator has been set to zero it must not be reset until check has been verified. Turn engine over to find the highest point of valve travel. The indicator reading at the highest point of valve travel is total running cam lift. Repeat for exhaust valve. Verify running lift for each lobe is within specifications.
G. Verify cylinder head. Inspect cylinder head gasket for conformance to specification. Visually inspect cylinder head for conformance to specification. Using a depth micrometer, inspect combustion chamber depths as required. Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber that cannot be easily removed by wiping with a rag are considered part of the cylinder head and are subject to tech. Chamber depths apply full width and length of the area in question, i.e. all measurements taken anywhere in area of question must conform to depth requirements.
H. Verify valve train. Remove and inspect valve cover/breather and inspect for conformance to specification. Visually inspect valve train for conformance to specification. Remove valve, springs and retainer and inspect for conformance to specification. Inspect valve chamber, valve seats and ports for conformance to specification.
I. Verify bore, stroke, piston-cylinder deck protrusion and cam profile. Install a long travel dial indicator on a bridge over the center of the piston. Turn the crankshaft such that the piston comes to bottom dead center.. Lightly tap on the top of the piston to take up any play in the crankshaft journal. Zero the indicator at bottom dead center. Turn the crankshaft until top dead center is the stroke. Using an indicating, two point bore gage(preferred) or caliper(alternate) measure the diameter of the cylinder. This is the bore.
For total cubic inch engine displacement (bore and stroke dimensions taken in decimal inch units) the formula is: bore x bore x stroke x .7854= total cubic inch displacement

J. Turn crankshaft to recess piston below cylinder deck. Clean cylinder deck mating surface of any residual head gasket material. Lay a precision parallel bar on top of the cylinder deck, parallel and inline with the wrist pin. Zero the indicator on top of the parallel bar. Turn the crankshaft through top dead center. As piston goes through top dead center, read the indicator. Maximum reading is the piston-cylinder deck protrusion (pop-up). NOTE: Coil should be removed for this procedure. Replace intake valve with a dummy valve with head ground down so as to not to bear on the valve seat. Install a dial indicator directly over the centerline of the intake valve. Install a degree wheel on the crankshaft and establish top dead center of the combustion stroke using standard practice. Zero both indicators at top dead center. Verify that cam profile limits at specified lift conforms to specification. Repeat procedure on exhaust valve.
K. Verify crankcase and associated components. (NOTE: Complete disassembly of the crankcase and associated components is only necessary to verify certain elements of this paragraph.) Disassemble crankcase. Remove side cover. Visually inspect side cover and gaskets for conformance to specifications. Remove camshaft. Inspect camshaft for conformance to specification. Remove valve lifters. Inspect lifters and lifter bores for conformance to specification. Remove connecting rod bolts and connecting rod/piston assemblage. Disassemble piston from connecting rod. Inspect connecting rod, piston, rings and wrist pin for conformance to specification. Remove crankshaft. Inspect crankshaft counterweights for visual and dimensional conformance to specification. Unless otherwise specified, no alteration of any kind is permitted to crankshaft counterweights. Verify block for conformance to specification.
L. Verify that there is no foreign material in the crankcase or the head other than small pieces of sealant that may have splintered off from use of sealing the sump cover or head gasket.

2. 4-cycle exhaust systems
RLV B91 series silencers are the only approved 4 –cycle silencers. Silencer must be stock, unaltered as delivered by RLV. All B91 series silencers, outside diameter 2.24 inch maximum. All B91 silencers must exit aft of the fuel tank and forward of the rear bumper. All exhaust systems must be constructed in a manner that directs ALL exhaust gasses away from the driver and towards the rear of the kart. New RLV B91 silencers with safety cable attachment device allowed. NOTE: All B91 silencers must be so equipped with safety device by January 1, 2016. Add-on safety devices will also be allowed.

RLV B91 dimensional requirements.
Silencers shall be equipped with minimum of three baffles and one end baffle. All baffle holes diameter .1285 inch maximum. Exhaust pipe mating inside diameter 1.0 inch nominal.

RLV B91L dimensional requirements.
Silencer shall be equipped with minimum of the three internal baffles and one end baffle. All baffle holes diameter .1285 inch maximum. Exhaust pipe mating inside diameter 1.125 inch nominal.

RLV B91XL dimensional requirements.
Silencer shall be equipped with minimum of three internal baffles and one end baffle. All baffle holes diameter .1285 inch maximum. Exhaust pipe mating inside diameter 1.3125 inch nominal.

RLV B91MO dimensional requirements.
Silencer shall be equipped with minimum of three internal baffles and one end baffle. All internal baffle holes diameter .1285 inch maximum. End baffle may have round holes of .1935 inch maximum diameter or square screen of .2031 inch maximum width and height. Exhaust pipe mating inside diameter 1.3125 inch nominal.

Exhaust pipe/header must extend beyond the fuel tank but not extend past the rear bumper (including silencer). Header pipe must be of fixed design. All header pipes must be wrapped to protect driver from burns. Header pipe may not protrude inside the exhaust port so as to alter the port configuration. Studs are allowed for header pipe attachment. Header support brace is optional and may be welded. Header bolts and header studs must be safely wired to prevent header pipe from becoming detached from block assembly.

ENGINE SPECIFIC TECH SHEET FOR : BRIGGS & STRATON 5HP STOCK

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All drivers may participate in the Championship Finals for 2021. Drivers who have not completed three races but attend the Championship Finals will be awarded for their Championship Finals finish; but will not be awarded at the Maxxis 4-Cycle Sprint Banquet.

Major awards and prizes will be distributed at the Championship Finals.

The Championship Finals will take place at 103rd Street Sports Complex, Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

6 Points Races, 1 Grand National Event

5 Tracks: Jacksonville, Barnesville, Charlotte, Sandy Hook, Kershaw

Jacksonville, Barnesville, Sandy Hook, and Kershaw will be 1 Day Shows

Charlotte will be a 2 Day Show, with points given out each day.

206 Class Drivers will count their best 5 of 6 Races

Vintage Class Drivers will count their best 4 of 5 Races

No Bonus Points will be issued for drivers running all events

Optional/Additional Classes: Any Classes that are geographically strong in certain areas, OR any classes that are offered at the above-mentioned tracks, that aren’t included in the 2021 Maxxis Class Structure.

Race Format
Each event will run a full day of practice Friday. Thursday will be utilized for competitor parking only! No Exceptions.
Saturday: Drivers Meeting will be at 8am, with 1 round of practice, slated for 8:30. Practice will be 4 Laps.

Qualifying: Competitors will run a 4-lap qualifying session, to set the field for Heat Race #1.

Heat #1: Lap Count will be determined, based on size of track, and will be posted, via social media, prior to the event.

Heat #2: Lineup  determined by the results of heat race # 1.

Main Event: Laps will be determined, based on size of track. Lineup determined by the results of Heat Race #2.

Points Formula for Race Day
GoldspeedUSA will maintain overall points per event, utilizing as simple a formula as possible. Winners of each main event will receive 50 points. 206 Drivers will count their best 5 of 6 finishes for the year, with Vintage drivers counting their best 4 of 5 finishes for the year. Drivers competing in all 2021 events WILL NOT receive Bonus Points.

1st: 50
2nd: 47
3rd: 45
4th: 44
5th: 43
6th: 42
7th: 41
8th: 40
9th: 39
10th: 38
11th on back will also be a 1 point breakdown, thus keeping points tight all season long, further giving drivers incentive to run all events.

Bonus Points
Fast Qualifier: 1 Point
Heat Race #1 Winner: 1 Point
Heat Race #2 Winner: 1 Point
Main Event Winner: 3 Points

Top 3 to receive awards. Winner to receive trophy, along with Winners Hat. 2nd and 3rd to receive plaques.

Eligibility Requirements
In order for drivers to be eligible for Year End Championship Awards, they must participate in a minimum of 4 events. Year End Awards will honor the Top 3 in each class.

Grand National Event is open to ALL participants, whether they competed in a previous Maxxis event or not.

Drivers must be running on Maxxis Tires in events that count towards the Year End Title.

Drivers can practice  and qualify on new or used Maxxis Tires.

Tires to be qualified on will be required to be run on said kart in both heat races, as well as the main event.

National Class Entry/Practice Fees
206 and Vintage Classes
Pre-Entry: $80
At Track Entry: $85
Kid Kart and Local Option Classes:
Pre-Entry: $35
At Track Entry: $40
Practice Fee: $50. Covers Practice all day Friday, as well as Saturday Practice.

Year End Awards
Top 3 in each class will be honored at Year End Awards Presentation, location to be determined. Champions to receive Championship Trophy, Jacket, Hat, and set of Maxxis Prime Tires. 2nd to receive a trophy and pair of Maxxis Prime Tires, with 3rd place receiving a trophy, as well as free entry to a future Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series event the following year.

Class Sponsorship Package: $1,000.00

2 Seats at Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Banquet

2 Pit Passes per event

Logo on 6×2 Banner on infield of track

Business Logo on ALL Trophy Checks

Business Logo on ALL Flyers

Mention of business/sponsor on all press releases, as well as At Track PA Announcements

Sponsorship includes name on class per each race day, 2 per weekend, 12 per season, which includes Grand National event.

If sponsor elects to choose a class, but only for 1 day per weekend of event, cost of sponsorship will be $800

Race Sponsorship Package: $2,000

4 seats at Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Banquet

4 Pit Passes per event

Logo on 6×2 banner on infield of track

Logo on ALL Trophy Checks

Logo on ALL Business Flyers

Mention of business/sponsor on all press releases, as well as At Track PA Announcements

Sponsorship pertains to 1 race in the 5 Race Series

Grand National Race Sponsorship: $2,500

4 seats at Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series Banquet

4 pit passes for Grand National Event

Logo on 6×2 Banner on infield at track

Business Logo on ALL Trophy Checks

Business Logo on ALL Flyers

Mention of business/sponsor on all press releases, as well as At Track PA Announcements

Sponsorship pertains to Grand National Race ONLY.

Joe Bernos, LA: 337.789.4482

Brad Farmer, Florida: 904.545.0089

JC Sanders, North Carolina: 304.839.5530

Stevie Roberts, Georgia: 770.603.1127

Scott Sanders, West Virginia: 304.839.8272

E – Team Corp. TN: 615.446.6807

Tennessee’s Chris Cline Scores Big in Maxxis Grand Nationals

Despite the challenges of the toughest year in history for many individuals, the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series fought through the worst of it, not only seeing its points season through, but also ending the year in great celebration, as the series wrapped up the third edition of its Grand National event at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida recently.

With drivers converging on 103rd Street from a multitude of states, it was Tennessee driver Chris Cline who stood tall during the weekend, not only taking the $1,000 CIK LO206 Masters Money Race on Saturday, but also laying claim to the win in the Kart City Performance Masters Class on Sunday, also snaring the coveted Grand National Eagle.

Other invaders who did well included St Louis driver Carter Pryor, laying claim to the Pinehill Discount Trophies LO206 Junior class. Additionally, fellow Midwest racer Mick Gabriel scored one of the most impressive wins of the weekend, making a last lap move to take the EK Chains CIK LO206 Senior Medium class. Maryland’s Brady Atwood was also successful in becoming the only repeat winner of the weekend, taking the JLS Machine LO206 Cadet Yellow class, as well as the Kalvinator Engines LO206 Cadet Green class. The only other repeat winner of the weekend was Georgia driver Stevie Roberts, taking the Ground Shaker Shootout for the Vintage Open Modifieds, topping Jason Shoffner for the Championship Belt. Earlier in the day, Roberts also laid claim to the ARC Racing Vintage Limited Modified Eagle, besting Cameron Plyler and Tyler Swann. For Roberts, the hardware was sweet, as he took an eagle and championship belt for the weekend, while thanking engine builder Rudy Wade and team owner Robbie Davis for his success in 2020.

While Roberts was celebrating winning the belt Saturday evening, Chris Cline was also enjoying the top shelf on the podium in the Kart City Performance Masters Money Race. With sponsorship from local attorney, and new Masters racer Randy Reep, as well as Elmer Edmonson, the Masters class was jammed with talent, as Cline scored the win. With Cline well out front, being hounded by North Carolina’s Tim Skinner, a late miscue by Skinner allowed Cline to edge away for the win. With Skinner sidelined, the intense battle for third became the battle for the runnerup spot, with John McFarlin edging Joey Miller in a spirited battle. For his effort, McFarlin came home with a $300 payday, while Miller earned $200 for third. 2020 Masters Champion Tim Clark came home fourth, followed by Chris Carroll.

Cline’s quest for the Grand National was no easier on Sunday as South Carolina veteran Chris Carroll hounded his every move, eventually settling for second, followed by Tim Clark, Tim Skinner, and Kevin Medearis.

For the better part of the EK Chain CIK LO206 Senior Medium event, the 1,2 punch of Collin Miller and Moe Edmonson was very effective. However, the backstretch at Jacksonville can either be your best friend or your nemesis. The latter proved to be the case, as Midwest stalwart Mick Gabriel collected two drafting partners in Tennessee’s Elijah Skaggs and North Carolina’s Lauren Brallier, as the trio made the late race move, securing the top 3 spots, with Miller and Edmonson rounding out the top 5 in one of many fantastic finishes for the weekend.

The battle in the Pinehill Discount Trophies LO206 Junior class was also earned in the final set of turns, as Missouri invader Carter Pryor battled with 2020 champion Lane Littleton, with Pryor edging the Georgia driver at the line for a great run between the pair. Mason Donahue came home third in the race, followed by Brently Miller and Luke Dacosta.

For the better part of the season, Maryland’s Brady Atwood had been one of the last few final drivers sporting the traditional big nose and bodyworks. However, on the Grands weekend, Atwood, in preparation for the CIK Bodyworks transition for 2021 in the class, pulled out the new style bodyworks, and continued his front running success, taking the Kalvinator Engines LO206 Cadet Green event. Great runs were placed by many in the field, with Cadet Rookie Lillian Scarbrough scoring a solid second place run, while Ronnie Klys, Sidney Miller, and Camden Boatfield all had great runs in the top five.

Atwood would return in the JLS Machine Cadet Yellow Class for his second eagle of the weekend. After winding up crashing hard earlier in the day, newcomer Tazzo Reep, in just his third national of the year, came home second, followed by Ronnie Klys and Jaydyn Fowler.

Keeping with the Maryland theme, Collin Miller returned for an eagle in the SSi CIK LO206 Senior Heavy class, topping Moe Edmonson, Riley Scott, Mike Greiner, and Sean Meier, thus topping a great mix of Senior Heavy talent in the country.

Not to be denied an eagle, Georgia’s Lane Littleton came back strong to top a talented field of drivers in the Mikim Motorsports Pro Gas Junior class. Littleton bested Brently Miller, Mason Donahue, Brady Atwood, and K Mike Chidester for the top honors.

The youngest winner of an eagle went to young Colton Glass, a winner in the Moe’s Racing Kid Kart class, as Glass topped James Maldonado and Jason Trucks Jr for the win.

From the youngest drivers to the Vintage class, both the Vintage Stock Medium and Heavy classes were stacked with talent, as well as amazing racing. Taking the win in the Swann Mechanical Vintage Stock Medium class was Georgia driver Tyler Swann, with Billy Johnson, Duke Zink, Thomas Neese, and Jason Shoffner completing the top five.

Johnson would return to finish 1 spot better in the CK Packaging Solutions Vintage Stock Heavy Class, besting Chuck Watkins, Brandon Neese, Duke Zink, and Francis Buck for the top honors.

With the hardware handed out, the 2020 season officially came to a conclusion. Special thanks to Dyno Cams and Lloyd Racing for sponsorship of the event, as well as Roberts Kart shop for the amazing Fast Time Awards.

The 2021 season will officially kick into gear April 9 and 10 as the series will revert to 1 Day shows in the new season.

On behalf of Goldspeed USA, our thanks to all who endured the toughest year ever, and helped all of us to see it through. We wish everyone the happiest of holidays, and look forward to seeing you in 2021.

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Maxxis Grands Set for Jacksonville

With the offseason for most competitors already underway, and cabin fever already setting in, GoldspeedUSA Officials are busily preparing for the annual Grand National event in just a little over a week at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida for the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series.

Scheduled for the weekend of November 20-22, the historic event, which gathers drivers from the south, midwest, and northeast, is taking shape rather nicely. Competitors from 10 states have already filed their entry for the mega weekend of activity, with a week to go before the close of pre entries.

Activities for the 3rd annual Dyno Cams Grand Nationals presented by Lloyd Racing will get under way Friday at 9am, with a full day of practice. Later in the day, the Vintage Open Modifieds will take to the track for the first edition of the Ground Shaker Shootout. Sponsored by Swann Mechanical, the event will be broke down into 3 segments, with the overall winner receiving a Champions Belt, along with a custom leather jacket.

Also on the Friday menu will be a Money Race for the Kart City Performance Masters class, with a whopping $1,000 going to the winner, with second receiving $300, and third place taking home $200. Special thanks to Randy Reep for sponsorship of the event.

Saturdays action will get underway with 1 round of practice, followed by qualifying, and 2 rounds of heat races, thus setting the field for the 206 and Tillotson classes. Main events for the Swann Mechanical Vintage Stock Medium, CK Packaging Solutions Vintage Stock Heavy, and ARC Racing Vintage Limited Modifieds will take place Saturday, with the balance of the classes returning Sunday for 1 round of practice and their main events, thus getting everyone on the road at an early time.

Here are the classes that will be featured, in addition to the Vintage classes;

Moe Racing LO206 Kid KartsJLS Machine LO206 Cadet Yellow
Kalvinator Engines LO206 Cadet Green
MIKIM Motorsports Pro Gas Junior
Pinehill Discount Trophies LO206 Junior
EK Chains CIK LO206 Senior Medium
SSi CIK LO206 Senior Heavy
Kart City Performance CIK LO206 Masters

A plethora of prizes will be given out by Kart City Performance, as well as a Tony Power Motor, courtesy of SSi.

Entry info can be obtained by going to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series. Pre Entry deadline will be Monday November 16 at 10pm. For more information regarding the Dynocams Nationals, presented by Lloyd Racing, contact Buddy Long at [email protected]

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Loftin, Swann, and Roberts Take Vintage Titles at Jacksonville

The beginning of the makeup portion of the season for the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series officially kicked in September 25-27 with a much anticipated return to 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida with the running of the 4th of 5 points races for the 2020 season. And while there is still 1 official points race left to go for the bulk of the series, the Vintage portion of the Maxxis program concluded, with Josh Loftin, Tyson Swann, and Stevie Roberts snaring championship titles in their respective Vintage classes for the season.

Roberts nailed down the title in the ARC Racing Vintage Limited Modified class by taking 1 of 2 events over the weekend. Roberts topped Duke Zink and Cameron Plyler in the Saturday show, with Plyler returning on Sunday to take away his first Maxxis Gold Cup ever, scoring the win over Zink and Roberts. For his efforts, Roberts was able to secure the Limited Modified title over Plyler and Zink in the final standings.

For Tyson Swann, his success in the CK Packaging Solutions Vintage Stock Heavy class was much like Roberts in Modifieds, as the fellow Georgia driver snared one of 2 wins over the weekend. On Saturday, North Carolina veteran Doug Rink came home first, with Billy Johnson and Swann making up the top 3. Swann rebounded on Sunday for the win, besting Steve Loftin for the win, giving Swann the title over Loftin, with Ohio driver Kevin Frische rounding out the top 3 in the final standings.

By far, the closest points battle in the Vintage classes would come down to the Swann Mechanical Vintage Stock Medium class, where North Carolina’s Josh Loftin’s consistency would net him the 2020 title. After having to sit out the July Barnesville event due to illness, Georgia’s Tyler Swann had a major hole to dig out of, thus sweeping the weekends events, and also working his way back into year end points contention. Swann bested his Dad Tyson on Saturday, with Duke Zink, Loftin, and CJ Usry making up the top 5. The Swann duo again made up the top 2 on Sunday, again with Tyler on top of Tyson, followed by Zink, Usry, and Loftin.

When all the tabulating was said and done, Loftin edged Zink by a mere 6 points for the title, with Tyler Swann working back up to finish third in the final standings for the year.

While the Vintage drivers may be done points wise, many will return November 20-22 to Jacksonville, Florida for the Grand Nationals.

And what would Florida be without a little bit of rain? That was evidenced on Sunday, as race officials tried to squeeze in a shortened program. However, Mother Nature had other ideas, as 3 of the national classes were forced to fall back on qualifying times, due to severe rain and lightning that lingered the balance of the day. One of the 3 classes involved was the Kart City Performance CIK LO206 Masters class, with North Carolina veteran Tim Skinner sweeping the action. Skinners win on Saturday came over veteran Chris Carroll, with points leader Tim Clark, Barry Hastings, and newcomer John McFarlin rounding out the top 5. With Sunday having to rely on qualifying results, Skinner again was tops in the field, taking the win over Carroll, McFarlin, Clark, and Hastings.

The SSi CIK LO206 Senior Heavy class found a pair of Florida veterans taking the top honors. Saturdays victor was Michael Clark, as he topped Aren Lloyd, Mike Greiner, Moe Edmonson, and Chris Carroll. Not able to be there Saturday never created a problem for Florida’s Sean Meier, as Meier won a spirited battle with Edmonson for the win, followed by Lloyd, Greiner, and Collin Miller.

While Miller claimed fifth in Heavy on Sunday, he was one of the few drivers to get out the broom and sweep a class this weekend, taking down both wins in the EK Kart Chains CIK LO206 Senior Medium class. Miller topped Lauren Brallier Saturday, with Aiden White, making the transition up to Seniors, coming home third, followed by Cale Martin and Chris Ball. Miller returned to sneak in the Sunday win, as wet track conditions slowly entered the facility, holding off a furious charge by Brallier, with White coming home third.

The Tillotson T225 Class was also on hand with Georgia driver Aren Lloyd scoring the win over Jacob Duvall.

For Georgia’s Lane Littleton, the success keeps coming in the Pinehill Discount Trophies LO206 Junior class, as Littleton swept another weekend of activity, topping Owen Lloyd, Mason Donahue, K Mike Chidester, and Emma Kate Scarbrough on Day 1. On Sunday, Littleton returned for the win, topping Lloyd, Donahue, Chidester, and Scarbrough once again.

The train of success continued for Littleton in the Mikim Motorsports Pro Gas Junior class, as the Georgia driver swept the weekend here as well, taking wins over Owen Lloyd, Brentley Miller, Mason Donahue, and K Mike Chidester, with the top five results being the same both days.

Georgia driver Peyton Bridges was focused on a sweep weekend as well in the respective Cadet classes. That was the case in the Kalvinator Engines Cadet Green Class, where Bridges topped his year long rival in Maryland’s Brady Atwood, with Tazzo Reep, in just his second race of the year, coming home third, followed by Lillian Scarbrough, and Wesley Sweatman, in a most spirited battle amongst those three. On Sunday, it was once again Bridges and Atwood, with Jaydyn Fowler, Reep, and Scarbrough rounding out the top 5, as this also was a class that had to fall back on qualifying due to rain.

Bridges found success again on Saturday in the JLS Machine Cadet Yellow class, with Reep, Sweatman, and Fowler crossing the line behind the winner. However on Sunday, Maryland’s Brady Atwood rebounded from mechanical issues the day before, to take the win over Bridges, with Fowler, Sweatman, and Ronnie Kys rounding out the top 5.

In the Moe Racing Kid Kart class, Lexus Keith scored a pair of wins over the weekend, further strengthening her success in the class. Young Jason Trucks Jr was also on hand, providing a great battle with Keith for the weekend, taking a pair of runner-up finishes.

Prior to all the weekend racing, Moe Edmonson came home the winner in the Friday night Money Race for the EK Kart Chains CIK LO206 Senior Medium class, taking home a cool $300. Collin Miller came home second for a $150 payday, with Lauren Brallier scoring a $50 effort for a third place finish.

With Jacksonville now in the books, and three titles secured for the season, it’s time to crown the balance of the hopefuls, as the series heads to the legendary Sandy Hook Speedway in Street, Maryland October 30-November 1 for the final points race of the season. And while the Vintage drivers have the weekend off, there will still be plenty to fill the void, as many local drivers in the TaG Senior and Shifter classes will be on hand to battle for the top shelf of the podium. Action begins on Friday with a full day of practice, followed by 2 full days of racing.

Entry info for Sandy Hook is now available online by going to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series. Or you can contact Buddy Long at [email protected]

As we close out another weekend of racing, it is with great sadness that we also say goodbye to a very special member of our racing family. The North Florida Kart Club, as well as the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series lost our dedicated local flagman Billy Newburg. After flagging for the series on Friday afternoon, little did any of us know it would be last time we would see such a fine young gentleman, and excellent flagger, as well as ambassador to our sport. On behalf of GoldspeedUSA, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Newburg Family. You will indeed be missed my friend.

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Littleton, Bridges Score Triple Wins in Maxxis 4 Cycle Return to Charlotte

The return of 4 Cycle racing to the famed Sprint Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway provided some of the best racing in the short history of the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series. A crop of over 200 entries crammed into the newly revived infield sprint course at Charlotte, with Georgia young guns Lane Littleton and Peyton Bridges leading the charge with 3 wins apiece over the weekend.

Littleton’s success began in the Pinehill Discount Trophies 206 Junior Class on Saturday as the series points leader charged to an impressive win over fellow Georgia stalwart Owen Lloyd. The Peach State was well represented in the top 5 as Aiden White, in his best performance of the season came home third, followed by Emma Kate Scarbrough and K Mike Chidester. Sundays action found a mirror image in the top 2, with Littleton again coming away with the weekend sweep, with Lloyd a tight second, as Mason Donahue, Scarbrough, and Chidester chased the top 2 across the stripe.

Littleton completed the trifecta with a Sunday win in the Mikim Motorsports Pro Gas Junior class, with Lloyd again on his heels for a second-place finish, followed by Donahue, Scarbrough, and Chidester. Not to be denied victory lane, Lloyd found his way to the top spot on the podium in Saturdays Pro Gas Junior main, with Littleton taking second, followed by Donahue, Chidester, and Scarbrough.

Much like Littleton, Peyton Bridges began his weekend assault with a victory in the JLS Machine Cadet Yellow class. As has been the case all season long, Bridges endured a race long battle with Maryland competitor Brady Atwood, with Atwood coming home second, followed by Adam Wein, Will Franklin, and Wesley Sweatman. Sundays Cadet Yellow race was a carbon copy of Saturday, with Bridges sweeping the weekend class over Atwood, Wein, Franklin, and Sweatman.

The outcome in the Kalvinator Engines Cadet Green class on Saturday was heading in the same direction, until a late race scuffle between Bridges and Atwood opened the door for Keelan Harvick to snare his first career Maxxis Series win. Making his first ever appearance of the season with Maxxis, the son of current Nascar Cup Series points leader Kevin Harvick slid by the intense battle for first, taking the Saturday win, with Wein, Atwood, Bridges, and Franklin making up the top five.

Bridges retuned to form Sunday in the Green Slide class, taking his third of the weekend, with Atwood again shadowing the winner in second. Completing the top five were Harvick, Franklin, and Lillian Scarbrough.

Several other drivers found their way to victory lane more than once, as Georgia veteran Stevie Roberts swept the action in the ARC Racing Vintage Limited Modified class. Roberts topped Duke Zink on Saturday, with Cameron Plyler, Ricky Bryant, and Austin Jones completing the top five. Roberts returned to victory lane Sunday, topping Bryant and Zink  for the weekend sweep.

For nearby Charlotte, and national competitor Duke Zink, his double success came in the Swann Mechanical Vintage Stock Medium class. After having to leave the July Barnesville, Georgia event early due to concerns back home of a tornado near his home, Zink scored a popular victory in front of many well-wishers, topping Todd Horton, Thomas Neese, CJ Usry, and Josh Loftin on Saturday. On Sunday, Zink continued his winning ways, besting Tyler Swann, Usry, Loftin, and Chris Usry for the win.

The Georgia theme continued in the Tillotson T225 Class, as Aren Lloyd won the battle over Florida teammate Jacob Duvall on both days. The two drivers were the front runners for a chance to go to the T4 World Finals in Jesolo, Italy October 1-3. While the award was scheduled to go to the eventual 2020 class champion, the global pandemic forced Maxxis and Tillotson Officials to revise the qualifications for the honor, with the points leader following the Charlotte event gaining the opportunity, which went to Duvall by 5 points over Lloyd. Lloyd actually was a three-time winner as well, taking the Tillotson Money race Friday evening, thus collecting a $600 payday for his efforts, with Duvall coming home second for a $300 paycheck.

For South Carolina veteran Chris Carroll, his double wins came in a pair of classes, as Carroll took the top honors Saturday in the EK Kart Chains CIK LO206 Senior Medium class, besting Indy winner Moe Edmonson and Lauren Brallier. After just moving up into the Senior ranks for this event, northerner Brody Kellner was impressive, taking the fourth slot, with Collin Miller rounding out the top five. Carroll added some weight on Sunday enroute to his second win of the weekend in the SSi sponsored CIK LO206 Senior Heavy class, topping defending Heavy champion Caylyn Brown, with Michael Clark, Aren Lloyd, and Eric Fagan completing the top 5.

On the previous day in Senior Heavy competition, Fagan came away with his first win of the weekend, topping Aren Lloyd in a spirited battle, with Brown, Matthew Grooms, and Raphael Leon completing the top 5. And in the Sunday Senior Medium finale, not to be denied, Maryland hotshoe Collin Miller held off the efforts of fellow Maryland competitor Brody Kellner for his first win of the weekend, with Brallier, Edmonson, and Geno Pasquale making up the top 5.

While most every finish was right at the line all weekend long, one of the many impressive finishes was in the CK Packaging Solutions Vintage Stock Heavy class, where Billy Johnson barely fended off points leader Tyson Swann by the narrowest of margins. Coming home third was Doug Rink, followed by Chuck Watkins and Steve Loftin. On Sunday, Swann found his way to victory lane, with not so close a finish as the previous day, with Rink, Watkins, Loftin, and Mike Grigsby completing the top 5.

For yet another weekend, the Kart City Performance CIK LO206 Masters Class was absolutely stacked with talent. And for local product Tim Skinner, he left the track all smiles, taking the top honors over outside invader Jamie Bradford, with Tim Clark, Chris Cirillo, and Chad Chandler completing the top five. Later that evening, in yet another most entertaining race, Skinner took the $300 in the Masters Money Race, just edging Paul Rice to the stripe for the win, with Jamie Bradford, Kenny Buff and Tim Clark completing the top 5. On Sunday, Bradford continued his top 5 mastery of the weekend, topping Skinner for the win, with Cirillo, Chris Dugan, and Barry Hastings rounding out the top 5.

As an added treat for the weekend, fans had the pleasure of witnessing some 2 cycle action, as the KA100 Junior class was on hand Sunday. Taking the top honors was Jack Bierman over Collin Hayes, with Ian McFarlin, Griffin Lynn, and Collin Teague completing the top 5.   

While the August race would normally mark the end of the points season for the Maxxis Series, the pandemic, which forced the postponement of events in March and April, has the the Maxxis Officials extending the season. The next event for the series will be at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida September 25-27, which will serve as points race #4. Following that, the series will move on to Sandy Hook Speedway in Street, Maryland October 30-November 1 for the season points finale, with the Grand National set for November 20-22, back in Jacksonville, Florida. Entry info the September event will be available online shortly.

GoldspeedUSA would like to thank everyone for their patience and support of all the 2020 events. While it has been a tough season for all, the Charlotte event has helped to enhance a better than anticipated 2020 season, in light of all the world circumstances. Those wishing any information on the series can either go to the Maxxis webpage, www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series, or contact Buddy Long at [email protected]

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Maxxis Returns 4 Cycles to Charlotte

For many years, Charlotte Motor Speedway has been the site for some of the most historic races in 4 Cycle Sprint history. After a long hiatus, the time honored tradition will be returning August 13-16, as the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series will return to the fabled Concord, North Carolina facility with the running of the series third points race of the 2020 season.

Entries have been pouring in since the announcement was made a little more than 1 month ago. 14 classes of racing will be available on that weekend, including 206 Kid Karts, 206 Cadet Yellow and Green, 206 and Pro Gas Junior, CIK LO206 Senior Medium, Heavy, and Masters, Tillotson, along with Vintage Stock Medium, Heavy, and Limited Modified. Additionally, a pair of 2 cycle classes will be added to the weekend with drivers in KA100 Junior and Senior also a part of the program.

Activities for the Charlotte Sprint Nationals begin with an Optional Practice Session from 11am-5pm on Thursday August 13, with the official Practice Day slated for Friday August 14 from 9am-4pm. Following practice, 3 classes will have a chance to showcase their talents, as the Vintage Open Modifieds will play host to the 1^st annual Ground Shaker Shootout. Winner of the 3-segment event will win a custom leather jacket, along with a championship belt. Also on the Friday evening agenda will be Money Races for the Tillotson T225 class, with the winner receiving $600. Second will pay $300, with $100 going to third. The Kart City Performance LO206 Masters will also play host to a Friday evening special, with the winner taking home $300, with $150 going to the second place finisher, and $50 for third.

Saturday and Sunday will be filled with 2 full days pf practice, qualifying, heats, and mains, as the Charlotte Sprint Nationals champions will be crowned. Gates will open for parking Wednesday August 12 at noon, and will be open till 5pm. On Thursday August 13, Gates will open at 8am, with Pit Passes available at Gate 25. Gates will open Friday through Saturday at 7am.

Drivers wishing to enter the event can go to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series. Drivers should also make arrangements to purchase their tires in advance by going to the Maxxis online store on the website, or by making arrangements with a Maxxis Prime Tire Dealer, which is also listed on the website.

For more information on the Charlotte Sprint Nationals, contact Buddy Long at [email protected]  

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New Season for Maxxis Sprint Series Just 3 Weeks Away

With the winter doldrums almost in the rearview mirror, Maxxis Officials have been busy preparing for the newest season of the 4 Cycle Sprint Series, set to begin March 27-29 at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

Following a most successful Grand National event in Florida in late December, the series carries a ton of momentum into the new season with several new sponsors, 3 additional classes, not to mention a new venue to the series.

With many competitors testing out the Virginia International Raceway Plantation Course recently, the excitement level has increased for many competitors.” The addition of VIR helps further bridge the geographical gap between the northern and southern competitors, giving drivers tracks that range from Maryland to Florida, with several great tracks in between” stated Series Director Buddy Long. This year competitors will have 5 different venues to compete at, including Jacksonville, Barnesville, Kershaw, VIR, and Sandy Hook, making for the best schedule yet, providing variety to the schedule.

The success of the 2019 season has also produced the desire for additional classes. New to the series this season will be the transition of the Pro Gas Engine package from Cadet to the Junior level. With the bulk of Cadet racers reaching the acquired age to move up, most that ran the Pro Gas package in Cadet will have the opportunity to continue with that engine combo in the Junior ranks, as well as the 206 engine package. Cadet drivers will still have the opportunity to run twice a day with the chance to run 2 different slide packages, featuring a Green and Yellow slide class.

For the Senior drivers, a CIK LO206 Senior Medium and Heavy class will be available, as well as the 206 Masters class. The Vintage Series debuted a Vintage Stock Lite class in December, giving drivers a Lite, Medium, and Heavy class, as well as the Limited Modified group. And there will also be a Tillotson T225 class this season as well.

Long stated,” The goal is not to saturate the series, but better yet giving drivers in all classes, with the exception of Kid Kart, the choice to run more than 1 class per day, if they so desire”. Most competitors traditionally run more than one class per day.

All totaled, there will be 13 classes that will run each day for national points. Here are the 2020 national classes.

LO206 Kid Kart
LO206 Cadet Green
LO206 Cadet Yellow
Pro Gas Junior
LO206 Junior
CIK LO206 Medium
CIK LO 206 Heavy
CIK LO 206 Masters
Vintage Stock Lite
Vintage Stock Medium
Vintage Stock Heavy
Vintage Limited Modified
Tillotson T225

With the influx of new classes comes many new sponsors, including Kalvinator Engines, Pinehill Discount Trophies, JLS Machine, CK Packaging Solutions, Tillotson, and Georgia Gunite and Pool Company. Returning sponsors include Lloyd Racing, Dyno Cams, Moe Racing, Diversified Plumbing Services, Swann Mechanical, SSi, ARC Racing, Kart City Performance, EK Chain, and Roberts Kart Shop.

The timeline for the season opener at Jacksonville will begin with a full day of practice Friday March 27 from 9am-4pm. Following practice will be 2 Money races for the LO206 Junior and CIK LO206 Senior Heavy competitors, each paying $300 to win, with $150 going to second, and $50 for third, sponsored by Georgia Gunite and Pool Company. Saturday’s activities will begin at 9am with the first of two rounds of practice, followed by qualifying, heat, and mains.

For more information on the 2020 edition of the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series, go to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series. Or contact Buddy Long at [email protected]

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Amundson Rows to Grand National Win at Jacksonville

Wet weather conditions were the theme all day Saturday in the 2nd annual Grand National event for the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series at 103rd Street Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida, as the 2019 curtain was drawn down on year #2 of the southern series. Highlighting the weekend was the performance of Florida competitor Dylan Amundson in the $2,000 to win CIK LO206 Senior class. The weekend was highlighted not only by an increase in entries from the previous year, but also provided a preview of what will be a most competitive LO206 Junior class, as many of the previous seasons Cadet racers made the journey up to the next level of competition.

On and off rain showers left competitors to deal with wet track conditions the entire day, with Amundson leading a star studded field of CIK racers through the rain and mist, to secure a most impressive win over Florida veteran Sean Meier, with Corey Towles, nursing a broken foot, making a staunch run from deep in the pack to come home third. For his efforts, Amundson collected $2,000 for his winning efforts, with Meier collecting a $500 payday, while Towles garnered $300 for his efforts.

As mentioned earlier, the Junior class will be loaded with competition this season. However, most of the former Cadet racers still had to find a way to tackle the 2019 Junior Champion in Collin Miller, as the Maryland competitor rolled to the Grand National win over Carter Pryor and Tanner Carter. The Junior class also will be fielding a Junior Pro Gas Engine package in the new season. And that’s where many of the past Cadet racers were successful, with 2019 Cadet Champion Owen Lloyd taking the top honors over Darryl Moglia and Brently Miller.

The loss of many Cadet racers didn’t prevent the 206 Cadet class from still providing great competition, as Maryland competitor Brady Atwood scored the rain-soaked win in the event over Georgia racer Lane Littleton, with Adam Wein coming in third in the event. Despite the loss of the Pro Gas Engine package, Cadet racers will still have the opportunity to run twice a day during the 2020 season, with drivers having a chance to run classes with a Green slide, as well as a Gold slide class.

One of the appealing draws in Jacksonville is that of the Senior Pro Gas Class. Taking the top honors was Florida driver Mike Greiner, as he bested Michael Clark, with Dylan Amundson making it a Florida sweep of the top 3. The Clark family was well represented in victory lane again in the CIK LO206 Masters class, with 2019 champion Michael Clark coming home the winner yet again. Getting used to the transition to CIK equipment was of little challenge to the Florida native, as Clark topped Jamie Bradford and Chris Dagan for the top honors.

The challenges of the wet weather weekend provided a different outcome than anticipated for the Vintage portion of the program. With a full compliment of Vintage racers on hand, the elements prevented the veterans from fulfilling their Grand National feature hopes. While historically, the Vintage racers do not run in the rain, or wet weather conditions, all Vintage classes had to fall back on either their qualifying or heat race results, the bulk of which were run in dry track conditions. The Vintage Limited Modified class was the first to fall back to heat race results, with Bob Barthelemy taking the win over Ricky Bryant. The same outcome took place in Vintage Stock Medium with Brody Ridley taking the win over Steve Loftin and Todd Horton. Doug Rink took the Vintage Stock lite heat race win over Chris Cirillo and Willis McKenzie, while Vintage Stock Lite had to stand on their qualifying results, with Tyler Swann the winner over Brody Ridley and Eugene Neese. Following the event, it was determined that Vintage will run in the rain, beginning with the March Jacksonville event.

The same issues beset the Kid Kart class as well. However, policy is that Kid Karts do not run in rain or wet weather conditions. While officials did their best to steer around Mother Nature, attempting to find a dry opportunity, the outcome had the Kid Karts also having to fall back on their qualifying results, with 2019 Champion Sydney Miller taking the win over Lillian Scarbrough and James Maldonado.

With the 2019 season in the books, officials are busy preparing for the season opener, once again in Jacksonville, Florida March 27-29. The series will then head to Barnesville, Georgia April 24-26 for stop #2. Following a break in May, the series will return to Kershaw, South Carolina June 19-21 for the third race of the 5-race season. Stop #4 will be a return to Sandy Hook Speedway in Street, Maryland July 10-12, with August 14-16 serving as a new venue on the circuit, as drivers head to the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia for the season ending championship. As mentioned already, the Grand Nationals will return to their original November date on the weekend of the 20-24, the weekend before Thanksgiving, also sporting a new format for that weekend’s activities. The series 2020 awards presentation will also take place at the track that Friday as well. For more information on the 2020 Maxxis season, go to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series.

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Littleton, Bridges, Pannell, and Scarbrough Lead Locals on Maxxis Championship Weekend. Cirillo Takes Big Boy Bash!

Temperatures in the high nineties, the newest school season, and the busiest weekend of  206 competition in the country did not deter the points finale for the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series from enjoying great numbers, as the series wrapped up its second season of competition at Lamar County Speedway in Barnesville, Georgia.

With a packed pits of national competition, the local contingent was well represented in victory lane as Peyton Bridges, Lane Littleton, Jocie Pannell, and Lillian Scarbrough, all regulars in Barnesville, found the top shelf of the podium on more than one occasion. While Bridges, Littleton, and Scarbrough all ran the national series, there was no doubt they were enjoying Home Track Advantage this past weekend.

After picking up her first national win a month ago in Maryland, Lillian Scarbrough roared to life both days in the Moe Racing Kid Kart class, taking the Saturday win over defending series champion Jaydyn Wilson, with Camden Boatfield, Sawyer Chambers, points leader Sydney Miller, and Caleb Wilson rounding out the race order. Day #2 found Scarbrough right back in victory lane, with Wilson once again in the runner-up position, followed by Boatfield, Caleb Wilson, and Miller. Millers finishes allowed her to take the 2019 Kid Kart Championship, while Scarbrough came home a close second, followed by Texas driver Sawyer Chambers. Here’s a look at the Top 3 final standings in Kid Kart.

1 Sydney Miller: 411

2 Lillian Scarbrough: 403

3 Sawyer Chambers: 355

For Lane Littleton, the return to Barnesville victory lane was a welcome sight. After breaking his arm at the Barnesville event back in April, forcing the Georgia driver to sit out the weekend, Littleton roared to life with a pair of wins in the Mikim Motorsports Pro Gas Cadet class. On Day 1, Littleton fended off 2019 Pro Gas Champion Owen Lloyd, with Peyton Bridges, Brady Atwood, and Darryl Moglia rounding out the top 5. On Day #2, Littleton continued his pace up front, again topping Lloyd, with Atwood improving to 3^rd, followed by Moglia and Mason Donahue. With his pair of runner-up finishes, Lloyd attained the 2019 Pro Gas Championship. Here’s a look at this years top 3.

1 Owen Lloyd: 433

2 Mason Donahue: 405

3 Brady Atwood: 403

Much like Littleton, Peyton Bridges was enjoying sleeping in his own bed each night, which showed with a pair of wins in the Brads Karts and Parts LO206 Cadet Mains. On Day #1, Bridges led the 10-kart field to the checkers, topping Littleton, with Owen Lloyd, Darryl Moglia, and Adam Wein completing the top 5. Day #2 found a mirror image of the top 3 of Bridges, Littleton, and Lloyd, with Mason Donahue and Darryl Moglia completing the top 5. Once again, consistency on this weekend, coupled with numerous wins during the season enabled Lloyd to snare his second title of the season, with Donahue and Moglia finishing second and third in a very tight battle. Here’s a look at the final top 3.

1 Owen Lloyd: 518

2 Mason Donahue: 488

3 Darryl Moglia: 485

For Jocie Pannell, a regular at Barnesville, her first experience with national competition netted the young driver her first pair of national event wins in the Coyote Motorsports/Brad Heating and Cooling LO206 Junior class. Pannell bested fellow female competitor Jenna Pearson on Day 1, while Eli Brewer chased Pannell across the stripe on the second day of competition. While not at the finale, the 2019 Junior championship was wrapped up by Maryland’s Collin Miller prior to the weekend. Miller will be honored for his Junior title in December at Jacksonville on Grand National weekend.

The tightest points battles were in all 3 Vintage classes. In its maiden season, the Vintage drivers added a great element to the pits, and on track. And this past weekend, the stress to win the Swann Mechanical Limited Modified Championship was on. Sporting a slim lead in points, Gregg Redd had the pressure squarely on his shoulders, and didn’t disappoint. Day 1 action found the classes Saturday stalwart in Jason Shoffner taking yet another impressive win on the season, with Redd coming home second, followed by Ken Eversole, Bob Barthelemy, and Cameron Plyler. Feeling the pressure from behind, Redd stepped up his game on Sunday, taking the top honors over Barthelemy, Tracy Pearson, Eversole, and Cameron Plyler. In the end just 4 points separated the top 3 in the final standings in the closest finish of the season. Here’s a look at the top 3.

1 Greg Redd: 329

2 Bob Barthelemy: 327

3 Ken Eversole: 325

The ARC Racing Vintage Stock class had a little more of a gap in the final standings, but not much. And with 24 hungry Vintage Stock racers converging on the Barnesville course, 1 slip, and title hopes would be dashed. But for Tyler Swann, the Georgia product kept his head, staying consistent with a top 5 run on Day 1, as Todd Horton, another Saturday top gun driver took the main event win over Steve Loftin and Billy Johnson Jr. Day 2 found Swann looking to preserve that first ever title, with a win over dirt veteran Kenny Buff, while Archie Kennedy rounded out the top 3. With his win, Swann takes the inaugural title. Here’s a look at the top 3.

1 Tyler Swann: 371

2 Greg Redd: 362

3 Steve Loftin: 354

This years awards ceremonies will honor a Father and Son Champion as Tyson Swann laid claim to the Dyno Cams Vintage Open Modified title. While needing some relief help on Saturday from Stevie Roberts due to extreme heat conditions, Swann and company tuned the kart just right, as Roberts roared to the Saturday Open win over Kenny Buff, Rodney Benefield, Duke Zink, and Chuck Pittman. Zink raced back for the Sunday checkered, thus coming home second in the overall standings. Here’s a look at the top 3 in the final standings.

1 Tyson Swann: 340

2 Duke Zink: 319

3 Kenny Buff: 245

Fathers and Sons were also represented this past weekend in the SSi LO206 Senior class as 2019 champion Caylyn Brown topped Dad Kenner in Sundays action, while besting Peter Rigg on Saturday. Brown will be one of the many honored in Jacksonville in December for his title.

Not to be denied a pair of wins this weekend also was Chris Carroll in the Kart City Performance CIK LO206 Senior class. Carroll bested Jacob Duvall, Tyler Swann, Aren Lloyd, and Kyle Banovitz on Day 1 while returning on Sunday for a sweep of the weekends class. Duvall again came home second followed by Austin Kinny, James Inscoe, and Lloyd. With his finishes over the weekend, Lloyd secured his first ever title in CIK competition, with Carroll coming home second in the title run.

With 2019 champion Tim Clark missing from action this past weekend, the floodgates were open this weekend in the EK Kart Chain 206 Masters class with a pair of Florida veterans in Barry Hastings and Brad Farmer not only securing a pair of wins, but also locking down top 3 spots in the final standings. Hastings took the Day 1 honors over Farmer and John Seglem, while Farmer improved one notch in the order, taking the Sunday show over Seglem, Chris Cirillo, and Hastings. Here’s a look at the final top 3 in the 2019 standings.

1 Tim Clark: 418

2 Brad Farmer: 389

3 Barry Hastings: 385

The weekend got off to a great start with the first edition of the Big Boy Bash, a special race for many of the heavyweights in the Vintage Stock Class. With drivers weight set at 220, 11 of the best in Vintage Stock racing ran a trio of race segments, full of inversions off track, and great racing on track. In the end, New York’s Chris Cirillo came away with the first edition win, receiving some amazing awards from Tyson Swann of Swann Mechanical. Cirillo was in a huge dogfight the entire distance with Billy Johnson Jr, Joey McNeal and others before taking the prestigious win. Billy Jones fought his way to second with Randy Bloodworth coming home third.

Speaking of awards, special thanks again to Stevie and Stacy Roberts of Roberts Kart Shop and Razor Chassis for the amazing Fast Time awards. Also, Happy Anniversary to Stevie and Stacy as well.

With the 2019 season in the books points wise, all eyes are now focused on the 2019 Grand National event. Slated for December 27 and 28 at 103^rdStreet Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida, the Grand National weekend will feature the bulk of the 2019 points classes, highlighted by a $2,000 to win event for the CIK LO206 Senior class, with $500 for second, and $300 for third. Purse is subject to change for the better as the next few months proceed. Friday will be a full slate of practice from 9am-4pm, with a full day of racing on Saturday. Winners will receive the prestigious Maxxis Grand National eagle, with eagles for second and third place as well.

More details regarding the Jacksonville Grand National event, as well as the Year End Awards ceremony will be coming shortly.

On behalf of GoldspeedUSA, our sincerest thanks to everyone for making the 2019 edition of the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series a great success.

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North and South Draw Battle Lines in Maxxis Sandy Hook Summer Nationals

 

Under the most intense heat wave of the young summer season, competitors up and down the eastern seaboard made the trek to the immaculate Sandy Hook Speedway in Street, Maryland for the 4^thround of the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series, with some pretty amazing, yet, not surprising results.

With temperatures in the high nineties, heat index well over 100, and humidity as thick as a Maryland crab cake, the best of the series came through with a great mix of Northern and Southern talent, 10 wins going to the south, and 7 from the north.

A perfect scenario for the weekend came in the EK Chains CIK LO206 Senior Class, where the battle was on between the two regions. Beginning with the Friday evening Money race, paying $500 to win, courtesy of Barnes Paving, the battle was on from the outset, with a solid 10 kart quality field shadowing each other the entire distance with Georgia competitor Aren Lloyd checking in for the win, topping Florida’s Moe Edmonson and New York’s Josh Stiefel. Edmonson came home with a $300 payday while Stiefel took home $200.

Points Race #1 for the class only got better on Saturday with Lloyd and Edmonson waging a great battle down the stretch, with just enough room left open on the final lap for Doug Barnes to sneak through and steal a huge win for the Maryland crowd. Edmonson came home second, followed by Lloyd, Tyler Frantz, and Riley Friedman, with Drew Cirillo, Josh Stiefel, Indy Kassy, and Jonathan Tedder rounding out the order. On Day 2, Lloyd was able to roar back and claim his second win of the weekend in the class, with Drew Cirillo making big swings on Sunday, improving up to second, followed by Barnes, Stiefel, and Friedman.

The Kart City Performance Masters class found a familiar face in victory lane, as Florida veteran, and points leader Tim Clark made the venture up for the weekend, thus sweeping the weekends activities over Brandon Hollenbaugh and Elmer Edmonson.

One of the most pleasant surprises was seeing the bulk of the southern Cadet Class Drivers able to make the long venture, thus blending in with some top-notch Maryland talent. Starting with the Mikim Motorsports Pro Gas Cadet class, Georgia’s Owen Lloyd, who made the venture up to the facility the weekend before, made the most of the early visit, thus earning  a pair of Pro Gas wins over fellow Georgian Lane Littleton, with Maryland stalwart Brady Atwood a solid third each day, followed by Florida drivers Darryl Moglia and Mason Donahue, while Emma Kate Scarbrough and Amanda Shaw rounded out the field. The end result for the top 7 in the finishing order was identical both days.

In the SSi LO206 Senior class, Elmer Edmonson, fresh from moving up to the Senior ranks one race prior, swept the weekends activities, topping current points leader and Florida veteran Caylyn Brown both days. Chris Crillo and Jonathan Tedder chased the pair across the stripe on Day 1, with Cirillo earning a third-place effort on Day #2.

The Coyote Motorsports/Brads Heating and Cooling LO206 Junior class was stacked with some great competition. Led by current series points leader Colin Miller, the Saturday show revealed one of the best comebacks of the weekend. After being shuffled back in the order early, Miller never gave up, hitting his marks, and roaring back through the field for the Day 1 win over Carson and Hudson Brown, with Aiden Coleman and Jamison Huffman rounding out the race order. Miller made sure to keep the lead early on Day 2, thus cruising to the sweep for the weekend, with Hudson Brown, Coleman, Carson Brown, Huffman, and Justin Fleischer rounding out the order.

Adding to the excitement of the national weekend was the added flavor of Local Option competition, as the Clone Modifieds from the Elkton Grand Prix, as well as the TaG Senior class, enjoyed some great competition on track. Day 1 action for the Clones found Kyle Weissner in victory lane with Chris Smith, Legacey Cavanaugh, and Ty Neal rounding out the race order. While Weissner wasn’t able to return on Sunday, fellow 4 Cycle top dog Travis Manning took Wei ssners seat, and parked the Clone right back in victory lane. Smith again was second in the event with Cavenaugh, and Jacob Lowery rounding out the finishing order.

In TaG Senior competition, Virgil Gross was the class of the field, taking the win over Sebastian Fleischer and Mark Eller.  

While racing all weekend long was top shelf, the Brads Karts and Parts LO206 Cadet Class was amongst the best, with Owen Lloyd taking the win over Darryl Moglia, with Lane Littleton, Will Loller, and Mason Donahue making up the to 5. Completing the top 10 were Emma Kate Scarbrough, Brody Kelly, Keith Labhart, and Amanda Shaw, and K Mike Chidester. Littleton, strong all weekend, improved a few spots in the order on Day #2 topping Lloyd and Donahue, with Maryland speedster Brady Atwood coming home 4^th, followed by Chidester, Loller, Moglia, Scarbrough, Kelly, Shaw, and Labhart.

It was even North/South in the Moe Racing Kid Kart class over the weekend with southern racer Lillian Scarbrough winning on Saturday, while Marylander Sydney Miller returned the favor on Sunday, taking the win in the 2-kart battle.

As always, the Fast Time awards were top notch, with competitors receiving their rewards for Fast Time action, courtesy of Stevie and Stacy Roberts of Roberts Kart Shop and Razor Chassis.

Thank’s so much to Robert and Brianna Miller and their entire staff for the outstanding job they did, making one and all feel so welcome. Despite the excessive temperatures, this was clearly a race people will be wishing they had attended this year.

While 2 more events remain on the Maxxis Sprint calendar, the final points race will be August 16-18 at Lamar County Speedway in Barnesville, Georgia. Entry info is already available at the Maxxis Kart Racing website, with entries already rolling. The early highlight of the weekend will be the Big Boy Bash for the Vintage Stock Racers, a 20-lap event for drivers that are 220#’s or more. Should be a great weekend of racing. Be sure and get your entry in today by going to www.maxxiskartracing.com/sprint-series.

 

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Miller Preps for Sandy Hook with Kershaw Junior Trifecta

As the Maxxis 4 Cycle Sprint Series heads to the second half of the season, and prepares for its newest venue in July at Sandy Hook Speedway in Street Maryland, Whiteford, Maryland Junior competitor Collin Miller is prepped and ready to defend his home turf next month, after sweeping the Coyote Motorsports/ Brads Heating and Cooling Junior class activities recently during the Southern Nationals weekend at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina.

Joining Miller in the multiple win column were Georgia driver Peyton Bridges in the Brads Karts and Parts LO206 Cadet class, while Florida veteran Tim Clark maintained his #1 status in the Kart City Performance LO206 Masters class with a sweep of the weekend’s activities. Also checking in for a pair of wins was Georgia driver Greg Redd, a double winner in the Swann Mechanical Vintage Limited Modified class, while Moe Edmonson graduated to the Senior ranks with a win in both the SSi LO206 Senior and EK Chain CIK LO206 Senior ranks on the final day of competition.

As they say in racing, it only takes 2 karts to make a show. And the Kershaw weekend began with a bang, as Miller and Moe Edmonson put on an absolute driving clinic, with the pair of drivers trading the lead multiple times during each lap in the 206 Junior Money event Friday evening. Setting a great example of tremendous sportsmanship and respect among the 2 drivers, Miller eventually nipped Edmonson at the line, with newcomer Lauren Brallier, one of the top female competitors in the south, coming home third in the event. Despite a change in the eventual race finish, following post-race tech, which placed Brallier second and Edmonson third, the stage was clearly set for the weekend, as Miller and Edmonson displayed some of the greatest, most respectful side by side racing in the history of the sport.

By meeting the minimum age requirements for Senior competition, Edmonson moved up the balance of the weekend to compete in the LO206 Senior and CIK Senior classes, with great first race results. Despite Edmonson’s absence, Brallier picked up the intensity on Saturday, shadowing Miller the entire 15 lap distance on Saturday, with Miller taking the win. Miller polished off the weekend with the Sunday Junior win.

While Edmonsons first day in the Senior class didn’t net the results he had been accustomed to, with a 4^thplace finish in the SSi  LO206 Senior class on Saturday, the Florida driver quickly adapted to his new surroundings in the Maxxis program, taking the Day 2 win in the class over current points leader Caylyn Brown, with Michael Clark coming home third. Not to be denied his run for the title, Brown took the Day 1 victory over Clark, Paul Rice, and Edmonson.

In the EK Chain CIK LO206 Senior action, Georgia driver Austin Williamson looked like he was running on rails, taking the Day 1 win over an impressive field of drivers, with veteran Chris Carroll coming home second, followed by Jaob Duvall, Alexander Searle, and Tyler Lloyd. Completing the top ten were Kyle Banovit, Wayne Lee, Lenny Airtime, Todd Horton, and Tyler Swann. On Day 2, Edmonson rebounded from issues in the heat race to win an exciting 3 kart battle over Williamson and Carroll, with Jacob Duvall and Alexander Searle rounding out the top 5. Completing the race order were Tyler Lloyd and Tyler Swann.

Following a somewhat frustrating weekend at his home track in Barnesville, Georgia the previous race, Peyton Bridges rebounded nicely, sweeping the wins in the Brads Karts and Parts LO206 Cadet class over a stellar field of Cadet racers. Bridges took the Day 1 win over current points leader Owen Lloyd, with Lane Littleton, Brady Atwood, and Darryl Moglia completing the top five. The balance of the top ten were Bryce Sanders, Josey Chambers, K Mike Chidester, Mason Donahue, and Alyssa Vascocu. Feeling the bulls eye on his back didn’t prevent Bridges from roaring back for another win on Sunday, as Lloyd once again shadowed the the Georgia driver to the line. Following the duo were Maryland competitor Brady Atwood, Sanders, and Chambers, while Donahue, Adam Wein, Emma Kate Scarbrough, Chidester, and Moglia rounding out the top 10.

For yet another weekend, a strong contingent of Vintage drivers converged on the Kershaw course, with Greg Redd securing a pair of wins in the Swann Mechanical Vintage Limited Modified ranks. While Jason Shoffner has practically owned the Limited category, Redd would not be denied on Saturday, as the pair ran nose to tail the entire distance, with Cameron Plyler, Bob Barthelemy, and Ken Eversole completing the top 5. Redd returned on Sunday for the sweep, topping Eversole, Barthelemy, and Plyler.

Much like Caylyn Brown, Tim Clark is another Floridian chasing a respective title, this being in the Kart City Performance LO206 Masters class. Not to be denied, Clark topped Tim Skinner, Brad Farmer, John Seglem, and Barry Hastings on Day #1, with Skinner again chasing Clark across the stripe on Sunday. Seglem improved to third on Sunday, with Hastings and Farmer rounding out the top 5.

In the Moe Racing LO206 Kid Kart class, the competition continues to improve immensely, as defending champion Jaydyn Wilson scored the Day #1 win over Texas racer Sawyer Chambers, with Lillian Scarbrough, Sydney Miller, and Caleb Wilson making up the top 5. With Sunday being Fathers Day, and many racers having commitments, the Wilson duo were unable to compete. Chambers was able to improve on Day 2, securing the win over Scarbrough and Miller.

Much like 206, the Mikim Motorsport Pro Gas Cadet class displayed some stout competition with Owen Lloyd coming away with the first day win, topping Lane Littleton, Peyton Bridges, Brady Atwood, and Mason Donahue. Littleton, strong all weekend long, was able to finally park his Pro Gas machine in victory lane. After suffering a broken arm during the Barnesville weekend, Littleton clearly was on the mend, taking the win over Bridges, Lloyd, Donahue, and Atwood.

In the Dyno Cams Vintage Open Modified ranks, Duke Zink scored the opening day win, in a tussle over points leader Tyson Swann and Kenny Buff, while Swann rebounded for the Day 2 win.

The ARC Racing Vintage Stock class continues to boast great numbers, as a strong 14 kart field battled on Saturday with Dirt Racing legend Kenny Buff taking the hard-earned win over Greg Redd, while Tyler Swann, Todd Horton, and Steve Loftin completed the top 5. Rounding out the top ten were Eugene Neese, rebounding from a heat race flip, while newcomer Archie Kennedy, Ken Belue, Brandon Neese, and Shannon Hudson completed the top 10. While some of the Vintage drivers can only run one day, due to Sunday commitments, one of those Saturday drivers, in the form of Todd Horton, hung around, and kept his win streak alive by taking the Sunday show. Redd, coming off his best weekend yet, again was second, followed by Buff, Kennedy, and Swann.

With Race #3 at Kershaw in the books, the focus now turns to the Summer Nationals July 19-21 at Sandy Hook Speedway in Street, Maryland. The new venue for the Maxxis Series will kick off with a full day of practice on Friday, topped off by a $500 to win Money race for the LO206 Senior and CIK Senior competitors, sponsored by Barnes Paving. Second place will get $300, with $200 going to third. A full weekend of national racing will be complimented by 3 Local Option Classes, including TaG Senior and Junior, as well as Clone Modifieds, making for a 13-race program each day.

For more information on the Sandy Hook event, contact Buddy Long at [email protected].

A special thanks to all sponsors for the Kershaw event, including Todd Miller for the purse in the Junior Money Race, not to mention the outstanding Pole Awards sponsored by Stevie and Stacy Roberts with Roberts Kart Shop.