About this event
Cal State Karting Championship Series
The most popular classes, the top racing facilities, and the best driving talent the West Coast has to offer
The Cal State Karting Championship Series combines two of America’s most respected kart racing series – the I.K.F. Region 7 ‘Southwest Super Series’ and the U.S. Rotax Max Challenge ‘Gatorz Karting Cup.’ Both programs have long been recognized as the place to race the ‘best of the best’ among their respective class offerings. For 2011, the two series will bring their roster of champion drivers together to race at the same venues, on the same weekends, with the same goal – to provide the best kart racing experience on the West Coast, bar none.
The Cal State Series was founded on the belief that most kart racers are looking for a competitive racing program with plenty of track time at an affordable price. Further, they are looking for a professionally managed series with a simple class structure that is supported by clear, concise rules that are strictly enforced. Finally, drivers of all skill and experience levels seek a series that delivers on its promises and responds to the needs of its members. At its core, that is what the Cal State Series is all about.
The guiding principles of the Cal State Karting Championship Series are as follows:
- To provide a friendly and respectful relationship with and among officials and competitors
- To provide fair and unbiased regulations and rulings – both competition and technical
- To provide maximum track time while adhering to a strict schedule
- To provide intense competition within a safe environment
CLASSES OFFERED
| CLASS | AGE | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Kid Kart | 5-8 | 160 |
| Micro Max | 7-10 | 235 |
| Junior 1 Comer | 8-12 | 225 |
| KPV 1 Cadet | 8-12 | 240 |
| PRD TAG Junior 1 | 8-12 | 255 |
| Mini Max | 8-12 | 265 |
| KPV 2 Junior | 12-16 | 310 |
| PRD TAG Junior 2 | 12-16 | 320 |
| Rotax Max Junior | 13-16 | 320 |
| Rotax Max Senior | 15-up | 365 |
| PRD TAG Senior | 16-up | 360 |
| Rotax Max Masters | 32-up | 405 |
SERIES SCHEDULE
| ROUND | DATE | LOCATION | HOST CLUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 5-6 | CalSpeed Karting Center | Los Angeles Kart Club |
| 2 | April 2-3 | Adams Motorsports Park | SoCal Sprinters |
| 3 | April 30-May 1 | Fresno Fairgrounds | Kerman Kart Club |
| 4 | June 4-5 | Willow Springs Kart Track | Willow Springs Kart Club |
| 5 | August 6-7 | CalSpeed Karting Center | Tri-C Karters |
| 6 | October 1-2 | Grange Motor Circuit | Cal State Karting |
Event requirements
Membership Requirements
All drivers competing in any class at Cal State Karting events must be an I.K.F. member in good standing. Any driver competing in any Rotax class must also have a Rotax Max Challenge License. I.K.F. membership is $60 per 12-month period and can be purchased at any Cal State event. A Rotax Max license is $45 annually and must be issued by Rotax prior to competing in any Cal State event. Any Rotax driver that registers to only run a Rotax class at a Cal State event can opt for a free one-day I.K.F. membership. However, the free membership will not earn the driver punches toward the I.K.F. Grand Nationals nor will it be honored if the driver chooses to register for another Cal State class (at which time a full I.K.F. membership will be required).
Kart Classes
All drivers must participate in their appropriate age class as follows:
- Kid Kart: attained age of 5 through competition age of 8
- Micro Max: attained age of 7 through competition age of 10
- Junior 1 Comer & KPV 1: competition age of 8 through 12
- PRD TAG Junior 1 & Mini Max: attained age of 8 through competition age of 12
- KPV 2 & PRD Junior 2: competition age of 12 through 16
- Rotax Junior: competition age of 13 through 16 (drivers cannot attain the age of 17 within the calendar year)
- Rotax Senior: competition age of 15 years old and above
- PRD TAG Senior: competition age of 16 years old and above
- Rotax Masters: competition age of 32 years old and above or competition age 16 years old and above if driver weighs a minimum of 190lbs
DEFINITIONS
Attained Age: the age of the driver on the day of the event
Competition Age: the highest age of the driver during the calendar year
