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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

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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

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Tech Updates: BODYWORK

As we come closer to the Grand Nationals… we will be posting some tech updates and bulletins to try and make sure everybody is compliant with rules as they are written in our rule books. Our first installment: CIK Bodywork for all classes: This is a simple reminder that the “Gold Cup Style” bodywork has now been retired from competition in CKNA events. We set the date for this over a year ago so it should come as no surprise to any of our competitors. Grand Nationals 5 will be CKNA’s first race with only CIK bodywork in all classes. CIK Drivers Fairings: K.G. USA has recently began distributing their new 507 drivers panel. As of now that panel is

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Letter regarding Bushnell disqualification

There has been lengthy discussions popping up in multiple places online regarding a disqualification that took place at round 4 of the Cup Karts South series at Bushnell Motorsports Park. While we usually do not comment publicly on any decisions made in tech, this incident in particular has seemed to cause a lot of confusion and misinformation about CKNA, Cup Karts South and the rules that we’re enforced. The infraction causing disqualification was a foreign object being placed in the fuel line between the pump and carburetor with the obvious purpose of altering fuel delivery. While not specifically called out in either the Briggs & Stratton book or our own rules, this was deemed illegal because of the following reasons:

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Here’s some of the updates to the Grand Nationals Program for 2021

As the Grand Nationals continues to break records each year, we are continuing to identify ways of making the event bigger and better as well as raise the level of competition. Here are some of the changes for 2021: Thursday Practice: While we are still ironing out the event schedule to accommodate the 400+ racers we are anticipating, one thing is clear… we need to allow more time for practice! Thursday September 30th will now be an optional practice day available to all competitors. Friday Qualifying returns: Last year was the first time that CKNA held any scored sessions on a Friday. It was a huge success, so we plan to once again hold Qualifying on Friday. If you are

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AEM Karting: Co-Presenting sponsor of Grand Nationals 5

AEM Karting has been one of CKNA’s largest supporters this year. Not only were they a presenting sponsor of the Spring Nationals and the North Divisional series, they have also signed up to be the Co-Presenting sponsor of Grand Nationals 5! Lead by team principal Chris Surdenik and lead driver Mick Gabriel, AEM has had a hugely successful year with CKNA. Sure, they have recorded numerous wins in 2021. But if you ask Chris and Mick, they are even more proud of the multiple drivers whom have raced under their tent this season and recorded the best performances of their karting careers while racing with the AEM team. They attribute this success to the hands on work they are able

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Nitro Karts: GN5 Co-Presenting Sponsor

Nitro karts has been a dominate force at CKNA events over the past years with multiple race wins and class championships by their fleet of youth drivers. Their boldest statement came at Grand Nationals 4, where they locked out all 5 spots on the podium at the largest 4-cycle race of the year. A first ever in Grand Nationals history! Nick Tucker and the Nitro Karts team are doubling down on their efforts to dominate the Grand Nationals in 2021. Part of that effort includes bringing more drivers and families to the Grand Nationals to help the event continue to grow. That is why Nitro Karts has decided to be one of our Co-Presenting sponsors for GN5! Nitro’s “Cadets Only”

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Shawano updates

As we draw closer to our return to the sprawling hills of Shawano, WI and USAir Motorsports, we wanted to post up some valuable information for everybody regarding the weekends race. Based on the early registrations, this is going to be a huge event! We of course will publish supplemental rules and scheduling information about one week prior to the event, but this information is to answer some questions and potentially concerns you may have before attending this awesome event! Pit Spots / Parking Within 24 hours of us opening registration and parking reservations, the pits we’re nearly sold out. With approximately 80 spots available for registration, this means we are looking at a bigger turnout than we expected! As

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CKNA Rules update: v21.1 has been published

From time to time, we feel it necessary to update or clarify our rules to better serve our racers. After completing 4 events so far in 2021, a few minor tweaks have been made. Although we highly recommend you download yourself a fresh copy of v21.1, there is really nothing major changed. Here are the highlights, along with brief explanations of why we felt this was necessary: Practice grid starting positions may be determined by race officials: At our last event at CHMS, we saw competitors lining up nearly 30 min early for practice. Now there’s nothing “wrong” with that, but we just don;t like the idea of people feeling that it is necessary. Therefor, classes that we feel it

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Whiteland Format

We’re very excited to bring Cup Karts North to the United States’ longest running kart track, Whiteland Raceway Park. Even though the majority of our racers have been in the sport far fewer years the Whiteland has been available, there’s no denying that many of them see the allure of bringing our series for a visit to this historic track. Racing at Whiteland does present a few challenges that we have not faced over the past few years at other facilities we have frequented. When designed, karts we’re smaller and couldn’t carry the corner speeds of today’s modern 4-cycle karts. Even the trailers and canopies we’re smaller! When Cup Karts North arrives at WRP next weekend, we believe we will

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