Day: September 4, 2021

Tech Update: Kart Numbers

CKNA’s new number decals are only a buck! In an effort to better officiate our events and make sure calls are made quickly and correctly, CKNA will be REQUIRING specific kart number characteristics for all events moving forwards, beginning with Grand Nationals 5. Having nearly 300 entries with over 2 weeks to go means we’re going to have a lot of karts to watch! Our requirement will be black numbers on either a white or yellow background. Karts will have to have the correct number meeting these requirements on all 4 ends of the kart (Front, Back and both sides). Letters don’t count, so if they’re there please take them off! We are not requiring you to buy these from […]

Tech Updates: Rear Bumpers

There are no changes to our rear bumper rules, but with the number of questions we have received about them since our reminder that the “Gold Cup” style bodywork is no longer permitted, we thought it a good idea to remind everybody what is legal for a rear bumper! There is also a clarification on how this is tech’d. So here’s the CKNA Rules on rear bumpers: Rear Bumpers All karts must have either a CIK plastic rear bumper, or a “full width” steel bar style bumper consisting of at least 2 horizontal bars between the frame rails (additionally, see “Metal Double Bar Bumper below). Single bar bumpers are not allowed. Bumper must be at least 1” rearward of the […]