Post by karlznet on Oct 7, 2010 16:15:07 GMT -5
4 Cycle Tech Committee Report from IKF Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes September 18 & 19, 2010
www.ikfkarting.com/OfficePages/PDFs/MeetingMinutes/2010-09-BoardMeetingMinutes.pdf
4 Cycle Tech Committee Report - Terry Nash
As a Committee in 2010, the 4 Cycle group not only grew in numbers as a Committee, we also addressed many issues concerning the clone revolution and the imperfections of production engine packages. Without the assistance and great communication skills of Mike Schorn, my job would be impossible to complete. I believe with Mike as an intermediary most of the year, the decisions and judgment calls were well thought out and were very fair in the interpretation.
Some of the across the nation concerns were addressed with a “send it to me for inspection”. When nothing was received, it became evident to me the machining process by the builder was at fault not the end production product.
The clone explosion has occurred and in order for clubs and promoters to survive, it was approved nationwide by the Committee. The rules for said class were incorporated by promoters and class participants alike. We also melded them with those written by the WKA. Because of the crossover affect of the class, we felt as though this was in the best interest of the karter. Just a personal note on the clones, I have done a lot of update work on them and have found that in order to compete on a level plane, the karter needs to spend considerable money. As a result, the cost rises to more than the purchase price of a Briggs LO206 that is virtually race ready and very durable. Enough of that.
Also, there were many concerns across the country of W/F pop up specs being 5-10 thousandths more than IKF specs. Dave Klaus is sending me a off the line W/F for my complete measurement to see if we need to adjust our specs. Until I do this, we are not looking to change. At the
speedway Nationals a concern was brought forward about the verbiage of the flathead carb measurements. We are addressing this now with some changes to be made.
As all know now, I am resistant to wholesale rules changes and am slow to change as in my experience when building it can be made to meet the requirements. Only large manufacturing wrongs can be met with tolerance and change.
I hope all those on the Committee will stay on board for 2011 as I believe the more involvement, the less miscommunications. Thanks to all for your tolerance of me and my ways.
Meeting Minutes September 18 & 19, 2010
www.ikfkarting.com/OfficePages/PDFs/MeetingMinutes/2010-09-BoardMeetingMinutes.pdf
4 Cycle Tech Committee Report - Terry Nash
As a Committee in 2010, the 4 Cycle group not only grew in numbers as a Committee, we also addressed many issues concerning the clone revolution and the imperfections of production engine packages. Without the assistance and great communication skills of Mike Schorn, my job would be impossible to complete. I believe with Mike as an intermediary most of the year, the decisions and judgment calls were well thought out and were very fair in the interpretation.
Some of the across the nation concerns were addressed with a “send it to me for inspection”. When nothing was received, it became evident to me the machining process by the builder was at fault not the end production product.
The clone explosion has occurred and in order for clubs and promoters to survive, it was approved nationwide by the Committee. The rules for said class were incorporated by promoters and class participants alike. We also melded them with those written by the WKA. Because of the crossover affect of the class, we felt as though this was in the best interest of the karter. Just a personal note on the clones, I have done a lot of update work on them and have found that in order to compete on a level plane, the karter needs to spend considerable money. As a result, the cost rises to more than the purchase price of a Briggs LO206 that is virtually race ready and very durable. Enough of that.
Also, there were many concerns across the country of W/F pop up specs being 5-10 thousandths more than IKF specs. Dave Klaus is sending me a off the line W/F for my complete measurement to see if we need to adjust our specs. Until I do this, we are not looking to change. At the
speedway Nationals a concern was brought forward about the verbiage of the flathead carb measurements. We are addressing this now with some changes to be made.
As all know now, I am resistant to wholesale rules changes and am slow to change as in my experience when building it can be made to meet the requirements. Only large manufacturing wrongs can be met with tolerance and change.
I hope all those on the Committee will stay on board for 2011 as I believe the more involvement, the less miscommunications. Thanks to all for your tolerance of me and my ways.
