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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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CupKarts North R1 is just around the corner

It seems like only yesterday that we we’re gridding up for the first race at Charlotte Motor Speedway at the Spring Nationals. But weeks have passed, and we are now close to kicking off the CupKarts North Division! Thanks to the continued support of EK Chains and new sponsor AEM Karting who are sharing the Divisional Presenting sponsor duties this year, it looks lie this will be the biggest year to date! Our first race will be held at a track familiar to opening the CKNA regular season, Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Sheridan, IL. CHMS offers a challenging track with ample room to pass and elevation changes throughout the track. Last years race at this facility was canceled due

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Mark Enderlein officially joins CKNA

We’re pleased to announce the newest addition to the Cup Karts North America staff, Mark Enderlein! Mark will be serving as CKNA’s official Race Director for the Cup Karts North Division, as well as working side by side with Glen Firing at the Spring Nationals! Mark is no stranger to karting. As the owner of River Lake racing, he served the karting community for over 30 years. Mark raced in nearly every category of karting including Flat Heads, KT100’s, TAG and 206. He is very proud of the 36 years of consecutive racing he was able to compete in! After making the decision to retire from racing and close both the race shop and the hardware stores he operated for

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Tire Rule Clarifications

It seems there has been some confusion brought to light lately regarding CKNA’s rules for Tires at the Divisional and National Level. Rather than quote passages from our rulebook, we’ll lay it out here! Cup Karts South & North Divisions Slick tires will be Vega VAH, and Rain Tires can be either Vega w5 or 56 compounds. No other tires will be permitted in any session throughout the entire weekend. You do not need to qualify on new tires. Many of our racers choose to get multiple racedays out of the Vega tire because it performs well even after multiple heat cycles. IT IS YOUR CHOICE! We only stipulate that the tires that are on for qualifying must also be

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