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PLEASE
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list
of changes, and therefore you are required to read the 2010 Karting
Manual and the latest Addendums to update yourself on all of the
Amendments and Additions to the AKA Rules and Regulations.
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Compete
A competitor is deemed to have competed in a section of an event if they have exited
the out grid under direction from the grid marshal and proceeded past the baulk line under their
own motive power, for a competition.
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12.01 Scrutineering
(d) If the chief scrutineer’s report shows that a driver or kart should be excluded from any event
or section of an event on safety grounds a driver cannot lodge a complaint or appeal on that
decision.
(e) A kart which has not passed scrutineering on the decision of the Chief Scrutineer or the
stewards cannot take part in the event or section of the event to which the decision relates.
(f) The responsibility for the safety of the kart and its adherence to the rules at all times belongs
to the competitor, not the scrutineer, who has absolutely no responsibility in this regard.
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13.01 Application for a Licence:
To apply for the issue of a “new AKA licence” or the renewal of an “existing AKA licence”, either,
contact the Licence Secretary of your chosen club, or, go to www.karting.net.au, click on the “Apply
for Licence” button and follow the prompts.
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13.1.9 Licence Qualifications, Restrictions and Options
Numerous changes have been made to this section
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19.17 Lap Scoring Recording and Timing
This covers the information about the compulsory transponders.
Further transponder information in Rule 25.30
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19.31
Should a competitor decide NOT to compete in a section of the event for which they have entered,
it is a requirement that they immediately notify the Grid Marshal, whose responsibility it shall be to
notify the other relevant officials.
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19.33 Change of Motors
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All motors must be fitted with solid sealing nuts appropriate for the respective type of engine
unless specifically noted in the class regulations. A maximum of one nut must be used per
stud. A sealing nut is an extended head, cylinder or exhaust nut that has a minimum 3 mm
hole through one end that will allow the fitting of an engine seal/tag. The nut must not be
able to turn or be removed once fitted with a seal.
- Standard Method of Issue of Engine Seals/Tags.
- All engines must have provision for sealing in accordance with rule 19.33.9
- AKA bar coded engine seals and chassis tags to be supplied, fitted and recorded by
officials of the meeting prior to commencement of competition.
- It is the competitors responsibility to check their engine seals and chassis tags for loss or
damage prior to leaving the in grid / scales area after each event.
- Competitor shall be deemed not to have fulfilled their duty to manage their seals / tags
should there be a loss or damage to after leaving the in-grid / scales area after each event,
or failure to produce the correct seals / tags when requested.
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25.13 Number Plates (in addition to 48.04)
- Front and rear numbers must be a minimum of 130 mm high and 20 mm wide and conform
to the text font - as per sample diagram below. They must be spaced a minimum of 15 mm apart and have a minimum 15 mm border of the approved background colour around the
number. For double digit numbers the background colour must be one piece.
- Side pod numbers must be a minimum of 100 mm high and 15 mm wide and conform to the
text font – as per sample diagram below. They must be spaced a minimum 15 mm apart and
be a minimum of 15 mm of the approved background colour around the number. For double
digit numbers the background colour must be one piece. Side numbers are required to be
mounted on both sides of the kart, and shall be on the outside of the side pods. Lap scorers
decision re legibility is final.
(Placement of side pod numbers as per Rule 48.04)
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25.16 Communication and Telemetry
- Radio communication, mobile phones and telemetry aids with the exception of official timing
equipment are not permitted to be used by drivers during competition.
- The use of any type of camera on a kart during practice or racing at any permitted race
meeting is banned.
For promotional purposes only, permission may be requested from the relevant SKC in
consultation with the State Technical Officer.
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25.17 Engines and Transmission
- Type of engine shall be 2 or 4 cycle.
Modifications to engines are only permissible where stated under Class Specifications.
IF THESE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN MAKE A MODIFICATION, THEN YOU CAN NOT.
Any reference to any earlier publication or correspondence and any other written, verbal or
electronic material cannot be used as evidence against the current AKA Manual.
- Any accidental engine damage, internal or external, that may possibly breach a class chapter
rule is acceptable if it is judged by the State Technical Officer to not offer a performance gain.
Timed port edge damage must pass the Piston Travel Gauge test.
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Clutches: The fitting of a clutch assembly is optional except where stated in class regulations.
All clutches, including axle clutches, must be dry centrifugal type only, must be AKA
registered and can only be run on the engines they have been registered for. |
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All clutches must have fitted a guard or retention device to prevent the clutch mechanism
from leaving the kart in the event of a component failure. The guard or retention device must
be “fit for purpose” and bolted to the engine in a minimum of two places. |
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25.22 Exhaust Mufflers
Numerous changes have been made to this section
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Chapter 34 - Clubman 100cc
Preamble: To be eligible to compete in the Senior Clubman 100cc class, drivers must have a minimum of a D Grade
Senior Licence. This class has State and National Championship status in Light, Heavy and Super Heavy
divisions and State Championship status in Over 40’s division.
This section covers the following engines which must be maintained within the specifications approved
by the AKA as outlined below. Any alterations / modifications are strictly prohibited except as specifically
authorised within these rules.
IF THESE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN MAKE A MODIFICATION, THEN YOU CAN NOT.
34.01 Engine Eligibility
The following engines are approved for use in this class;
- YAMAHA KT100SE
- YAMAHA KT100SD
- YAMAHA KT100SEC (electric start with clutch)
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Chapter 39 - Junior National
Preamble:
To be eligible to compete in the Junior National 100cc class, drivers must have a minimum of a D Grade
Junior Licence. This class has State and National Championship status in both Light and Heavy divisions.
This section covers the following engine which must be maintained within the specifications approved by the AKA as outlined below. Any alterations / modifications are strictly prohibited except as specifically
authorised within these rules.
IF THESE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN MAKE A MODIFICATION, THEN YOU CAN NOT.
39.01 Engine Eligibility
The only engine approved for use in this class is:
- YAMAHA KT100J series engine
39.10 Clutch
The only permissible clutches are the following AKA registered clutches; refer to rule 25.17
- Strike SSS – AKA # 38
- Tomar TD22 – AKA # 56
- Drive belt pulley AKA # 52 (Strike SSS clutch) only
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Chapter 40 - Rookies
Preamble:
The purpose of this Class is to teach young people to drive karts of restricted performance at limited cost.
To be eligible to compete in the Rookies class, drivers must have a minimum of a D Grade Rookie Licence.
This class has State Championship status.
This section covers the following engine which must be maintained within the specifications approved
by the AKA as outlined below. Any alterations / modifications are strictly prohibited except as specifically
authorised within these rules.
IF THESE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN MAKE A MODIFICATION, THEN YOU CAN NOT.
40.01 Engine Eligibility
The only engine approved for use in this class is:
- YAMAHA KT100J series engine
40.10 Clutch
The only permissible clutches are the following AKA registered clutches; refer to rule 25.17
- Strike SSS – AKA # 38
- Tomar TD22 – AKA # 56
- Drive belt pulley – AKA # 52 (Strike SSS clutch) only
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Chapter 41 - Midgets
Preamble:
The purpose of this Class is to teach young people to drive karts of restricted performance at limited cost.
To be eligible to compete in the Midget class, drivers must have a minimum of a D Grade Midget Licence.
This class has State Championship status.
This section covers the following engines which must be maintained within the specifications approved
by the AKA as outlined below. Any alterations / modifications are strictly prohibited except as specifically
authorised within these rules.
IF THESE RULES DO NOT SAY YOU CAN MAKE A MODIFICATION, THEN YOU CAN NOT.
41.01 Engine Eligibility
The engines approved for use in this class are the:
- COMER SW80 and/or
- Yamaha KT100J.
The AKA reserves the right to adjust the specification of the COMER SW80 in order to achieve
parity between it and the KT100J engine as per rule 41.26.
41.31 Clutch
The only permissible clutches are the following AKA registered clutches; refer to rule 25.17
- Strike SSS – AKA # 38 (Yamaha KT100J) only
- Tomar TD22 – AKA # 56 (Yamaha KT100J) only
- Drive belt pulley – AKA # 52 (Strike SSS clutch) only
- COMER OEM (Comer engine) only
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Chapter 48
No changes have been made to this chapter to date.
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Parent/Guardian/Pit Crew Safety Vests
Rule 17.12 (f) & (j) and Rule 14.12. When
Parents/Guardian/Pit Crew enter the centre of the track to assist
with the removal of
karts they must
use a GREEN safety
vests.
When our current supply runs out, it will be the responsibility
of all Parents/Guardians/Pit Crew to provide their own safety vests.
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