Vt Shifter Karts Class Structure 2024
OFFICIAL CLASS STRUCTURE
Description of Classes
(see table that follows for additional details):
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| Kid Kart | 50c Comer | open | Open | Open | 4-7 |
The Kid Kart program is where our youngest drivers learn the “rules of the road.” Extra attention is focused on helping children learn: what the communication flags mean, how to correctly operate the controls of their race machine, and how to race wheel to wheel in a competitive, yet safe manner.
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| Cadet | 80cc Comer | 210 lbs | 12 front 88 rear 219 chain gears | Lecont Red 4.5 / 4.5 | Pump fuel | 7-12 |
The Cadet Class, 2 cycle Comer 80 engine category is designed for young drivers who have graduated to greater speeds as well as newcomers to the sport. This class runes comer 80 engine and the “cadet” sized chassis. Driver development and race craft occupy the attention of the drivers while the parents/tuners have to up their game with chassis tuning and setup playing a more significant role in overall performance. This class can be split into an A and B group depending on Kart count, and driver experience.
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| L206 Kids | L206 Stock Briggs | 265 lbs | 35 chain 14 f 66 r 219 chain 17 front 81 rear Red Slide | Lecont Red 4.5 / 4.5 | Pump fuel | 7-12 |
The L206 Kids Class, 4 cycle Briggs and Stratton Sealed Stock Engine category is designed for young drivers who have graduated to greater speeds as well as newcomers to the sport. This class runs Briggs and Stratton L206 4 cycle sealed engine and the “cadet” sized chassis. Driver development and race craft occupy the attention of the drivers while the parents/tuners have to up their game with chassis tuning and setup playing a more significant role in overall performance. This class can be split into an A and B group depending on Kart count, and driver experience.
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| L206 Jr | L206 Stock Briggs | 335 lbs | Yellow Slide Gears Open | Lecont Red 4.5 / 6.0 | Pump Fuel | 13-17 |
The Junior class is one of the most exciting shows of any race day! The Junior race program is famous throughout the country for developing many top level racers, but our focus stays grounded in human development and a genuine family experience. This class can be split into and A and B class depending on Kart Count.
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| Briggs Sr | L206 Stock Briggs | 370 lbs lights 410 lbs heavies | Black Slide Gears, Open | Lecont Red 4.5 / 6.0 | Pump Fuel | 17 and up |
On any given day! Seniors enjoy big fields of competition in a safe and fair racing environment. Whether you are fighting for the win or battling for last place you can count on our experienced race management to keep the racing clean and your experience enjoyable. Currently the fastest growing class in karting! In our opinion, the most cost effective way to get on the race track. Sealed Briggs & Stratton 206 engines.
| Class | Engine | Weight | Details | Tires | Fuel | Ages |
| Shifters | 80 cc Honda engine | 370 lbs stock 340 lbs jr rest 410 lb open | Open Gears Open | Lecont White 4.5 / 7.1 | Pump Fuel | 15 and up |
0 to 100mph and back to 0 in 7.2 seconds! Formula One style sometimes standing starts, sometimes rolling starts. over 12 shifts per lap, and mind bending speeds provide a spectacle you have to see to believe. With Honda CR 80 2cycle engines, with a 6 speed transmission, liquid cooled engine and most karts enjoying 4 wheel brakes, this class is exciting to listen to and watch.
All subject to change without notice.
GENERAL
Spirit and Intent: “If this book does not say you can, you can’t!” Guidelines offered in this publication are subject to the term “Spirit and Intent” and apply to the technical aspects of kart racing as well as to the actions of drivers and crew members. In this book, “shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive. It is expected that all participants will adhere to the “Spirit and Intent” of these rules. These are guidelines for fair and equitable competition. They are not the basis to “read between the lines” in order to circumvent the intent.
Rules Revisions: Revisions to rules may be made at any time at the discretion of the race Director. Such revisions supersede the related sections in this document and are incorporated herein by reference. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participants, spectators, or others.
SAFETY: Safety is the primary concern at all events. Methods of operation, vehicle construction, track facilities and competition practices are under constant review to protect all participants and to reinforce the safety standards of the sport.
Disclaimers: Kart racing has certain inherent risks. Each competitor assumes those risks when they participate in an event. While everyone involved including drivers, crew members, officials, promoters have taken measures to reduce the risk of serious injury, the risk cannot be eliminated and will always be present at a high level. Although safety is everyone’s concern Vt Shifter Karts cannot, and is not, responsible for all or even most aspects of the safety effort. That responsibility rests with the various participants in the event.
Neither VT Shifter Karts or its officials will assume any liability for the safety or technical compliance of a competitor’s race kart and/or racing equipment.
Liability Waiver: All drivers shall sign a waiver
and release of liability before participating in any event. The entrant and/or driver, in submitting the entry form for any event, agrees to hold together with its owners, heirs, assigns, officers, representatives, agents, employees and members, harmless from all liability. This includes, but is not limited to: injury to persons, property, employees and/or reputation that may be sustained by said entrant or driver; from all claims of said injuries to parties listed above growing out of, or as a result of the event contemplated under the entry form; or caused by any construction or conditions of the course over which the event is held.
Parental Consent Form: It is mandatory that the parent or legal guardian for any minor that will be in any restricted area to complete the “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement” before being allowed to participate in or attend a VT Shifter Karts event.
A kart may be entered in more than one class, but only if the kart and driver meet all the requirements of all entered classes.
General Requirements
Helmets: Effective January 1, 2021, all helmets must meet one of the following standards: Snell M2015, Snell SA 2015, SF1 31.2, SF1 41.2 or newer standards of the same type as they become available. Note:
the chin bar must be an integral part of the helmet and CAN NOT OPEN. Motocross style bolt on chin and face protectors do not meet these Snell standards.
Gloves: Must be manufactured for racing and possessing racing related grip enhancement, as well as offering a degree of abrasion resistance.
Driving Suits: Must be manufactured for racing. Suit must be SKID PROOF constructed of heavy weight, abrasion resistant material. Driving suits must be of sufficient length to cover entire leg and ankle when in seated driving position. No portion of the leg or ankle may be exposed when in the driving position. Jacket and jeans are permitted.
Footwear: Must be shoes manufactured for racing or high top sneakers. No portion of the leg or ankle may be exposed when in the driving position.
Neck Brace: Must be manufactured for racing, must include foam insert as originally designed and produced, and is required for all “on track” activities. Altered neck braces, including removal of foam insert, are in “Non Compliance.” Loss of neck brace on course may result in a BLACK flag.
Rib protectors: This protection is required for Kid Kart, Cadet Karts, L206 Kids, and Jr.L206 classes. While L206 Seniors and Shifter, rib protectors are highly recommended but NOT considered required. The lateral forces generated in kart racing are a serious concern, and all VT Shifter Karts competitors are urged to consider this protective device.
AGE CRITERIA: The minimum age to compete in an event depends on the division in which the applicant desires to compete. In no case shall any applicant be under 7 years of age (Racing year age). A driver’s age shall be determined by the age to be attained during that racing year. The applicant’s age is only a part of the driver applicant requirements. VT Shifter Karts reserves the right to place a driver in the class deemed “most appropriate” regardless of age, this being under the race director’s discretion..
Sporting Regiulations
A Event, (Race) Entrant, The Driver
1 The Entrant of the race is the Driver.
2 The Driver is solely responsible for the entirety of their actions
and all persons associated with or acting on their behalf. The
Driver is responsible for conformity of their kart and respective equipment for the duration of a given event.
3 Vt Shifter Karts reserves the right of entry for any kart not
conforming to the regulations.
4 Drivers can NOT arbitrarily change classes with first consulting
with Vt Shifter Karts race director and chief scorer.
5 Cameras may only be mounted in an approved manor.
6 Replacement drivers in order to gain points is NOT permitted.
7 Numbers, must be Bold, Black on yellow background and easy to read at race speeds. They must appear on all four sides of
of the kart in an approved location.
B Tech inspection
1 It is the competitors responsibility to present a kart that
comforms to the specific regulations of his or her class. Vt
Shifter Karts and appropriate staff reserve the right to restrict
track access to a kart, or driver that it deems non compliant
with regulations.
2 Vt Shifter Karts reserves the right to inspect any entered kart
at anytime throughout a race.
3 Post race tech inspection. Vt Shifter Karts at its discretion who
is required to go through post race inspection. Anyone that
chooses not to participate in post race tech inspection will
forfeit their finish and points for the entire day.
4 Chassis or engine swaps, drivers are allowed to make one
engine change without penalty, but the new must be the same
brand and configuration as the original engine. Any other
engine swap or a chassis swap will render the drver to the rear
to the rear of the field for the start of the next competitive
event.
C Fuel and oil
1 Pump fuel with octane between 87 and 93 octane is permitted.
Any fuel with higher octane is NOT permitted. No fuel additives are permitted and ho cooling or heating of fuel is permitted.
Just because it doesn’t say you can’t do something, you shouldn’t assume its ok to do it Consult with the Race Director to avoid any disqualifications.
All subject to change without notice.