New Board of Directors & Advisors

We wish to welcome some new additions to the TAG Directors positions. They include:

•  Roger Ruthhart (President of the Rock Island Grand Prix)

•  Dave Larson (Road Race Director & President of the IRA)

•  Mike Manning (our new National Tech Director west, he is of course a legendary industry engine tuner).
  
  National TAG Festival Events QUALIFYING is OPEN
   

There have been many questions on the upcoming TAG National Festival events. Some of the following information will be of assistance to you.

1.  Any TAG competitor may participate in the 2003 events listed below.

2.  A TAG membership is required and may be acquired trackside at the event if desired.

3.  TAG USA Rules & Regulations will be in effect.

TAG USA 24 Hour TEAM Endurance Festival

Wed., June 25th. to Saturday, June 28th.,2003. Complete entry forms and supplemental regulations are available and will be mailed to you at request. Phone 716-284-5792 or e-mail TAG RacingUSA@aol.com.  Kartways of Arkansas in Warren, Arkansas , track phone 870-226-3565. It is the most fun event in karting. Teams of 5 min. to 10 max. drivers compete for 24 hours.

TAG USA National Sprint Festival

Fri., July 4 to Sunday, July 6th., 2003. As part of the annual U.S. Open at the beautiful Oklahoma Motorsports Complex in Norman, Oklahoma. Entry fee for all classes is $100., driver pass must be purchased separately.

TAG Senior and TAG Masters will be run as separate classes at this event in an effort to crown our very first true NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

     *For additional entry information phone 405-579-2777

Make your CLUB or SERIES an OFFICIAL TAG PROGRAM

Call us right away because your CURRENT points program may be used to qualify for the exciting new TAG programs planned for the 2004 season. Think about the future today.
           * 716-284-5792 * TAGRacingUSA@aol.com
 

2003 TAG USA Rules & Regulations - April 
 

1. TAG International - Combined class weights

        Rotax Max FR125.........................360 lb
        Sonik VX125..................................360
        Sonik SL125..................................360
        Comer.............................................360
        Biland..............................................365
        Parilla Lepard................................365
        BM Jaguar......................................365
        Vortex Rok.....................................375
         Italsistem ML47H.........................390

2.  Engine Specifications

        2.1. AIR BOX - OEM, as supplied with the engine from the manufacturer.
        2.2. CARBURETORS - As supplied from the manufacturer, jetting open.
        2.3. FUEL PUMPS - Must be of diaphram pulse type, manufacturer and location are open.
        2.4. IGNITION SYSTEM - OEM, as suppliedand per factory specifications, spark plug open.
        2.5. PISTON / RINGS / BEARINGS / GASKETS - Aftermarket parts meeting OEM dimension and material specifications are permitted.
        2.6. EXHAUST SYSTEMS - Exhaust and silencers as supplied by manufacturer, OEM. NO plating or ceramic coatings permitted.
        2.7. CLUTCH - OEM , as supplied with engine from manufacturer and as per factory specifications.
        2.8. COOLING SYSTEM - Coolant may not contain any Glycal based material. Water wetter or other surficants may be used.
         2.9. INTERNAL MODIFICATION -  All internal modifications of any kind are strictly prohibited.

3.  Chassis Specifications

         3.1. CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION - Round tubing only. Maximum diameter tubing 32.0 mm.
         3.2. AXLE - Maximum diameter of 50 mm.
         3.3. BRAKES - Rear system only, front wheel systems are  not permitted.
         3.4. BODYWORK -  As per current CIK homoligation, or as per approval by TAG USA.
         3.5. CHASSIS ELIGIBILTY - As per current CIK Homoligation, or as per approval by TAG USA.

4. Tire Specifications

         4.1. DUROMETER READINGS - 55 Durometer hardness minimum unless otherwise specified.
         4.2. TIRE MANUFACTURER / COMPOUND - Specification chart.

         4.3. NO MODIFICATION - Or tire treatment of any type is permitted.
         4.4. TIRE USAGE
           4.4.1. SPRINT / ROAD RACING

Maximum of ONE set (four tires) per event, including official practice. A second set (four tires) is permitted to qualified finalist in National TAG Festival events.
        

 4.4.2. TEAM ENDURANCE

A maximum number of sets (four tires) will be set based on the length of the  event and includes all official practice.
                     3 Hours ..............2 Sets (  8 Tires) Club level
                     6 Hours ..............3 Sets (12 Tires) Regional
                   12 Hours ..............4 Sets (16 Tires) National Qualifier
                   24 Hours ..............6 Sets (24 Tires)  National Festival    

                     
 4.5. SPARE TIRES - Are permitted on a one for one basis due to uncontrolled damage. Replacement is based on competitors safety. Regular wear during competition shall not be considered for replacement. Replacement is permitted only by decision of the race director.
 

5. Authorized Racing Equipment

         5.1. MAXIMUM EQUIPMENT PERMITTED - by competitor per each event.
             -  Maximum ONE (1) Chassis
             -  Maximum TWO (2) Engines
             -  Maximum ONE (1) set SLICK tires
             -  Maximum ONE (1) set RAIN tires
             -  Maximum ONE (1) FRONT / ONE (1) REAR SPARE tire
      
             *  Spare tires replaced for damaged originals ONLY, as per race director.

**  Equipment registered on TECHNICAL PASSPORT, marked, then used in qualifying MUST then be used in all heats, pre-final and finals.
            

**  Helmet, Driver suit, neck collar, gloves must comply with current national safety standards.
               

5.2. RADIO COMMUNICATION - is permitted in the EXPERT division classes only. RACING RADIOS SP 50 complete system is recommended.

 5.3. TELEMETRY - Is permitted during competition in the EXPERT division classes only. This shall include all systems that download to a separate computer system.

  5.4. GAUGES - Tachometer, Cylinder head, Exhaust gas or water temperature and lap timer are permitted in all classes. Memory systems are permitted. Data display only on gauge screen. NO system that permits downloadable data.

6. FUEL

        6.1. UNLEADED RACING GASOLINE - Of a 98 octane rating by an approved manufacturer.
                -  CITGO RACING FUELS is the official supplier of TAG USA.
 

6.2. OIL - Use of an APPROVED lubricant in MANDENTORY . Ratio is as per manufacturer specification.
          -  Xeramic Evolution oil is TAG USA APPROVED

7. LICENSING

7.1. COMPETITION / MEMBERSHIP LICENSE - It is mandatory to hold a current TAG USA competition license, which includes the competitors membership number, prior to participation in any TAG sanctioned Club, Regional, Other recognized sanctioned series, Special or National Festival event.

 7.2. EXPERT COMPETITION / MEMBERSHIP LICENSE - With the exception of an "OPEN" TAG Festival, recognized EXPERT  or PRO drivers from all sanctioning bodies, any former A level CIK driver or Professional driver from any form of Motorsports will be limited to competition in the TAG EXPERT classes. This shall include drivers in both the JUNIOR and SENIOR division age groups. Application to compete at the EXPERT level shall be considered on passed performance and on a one on one basis.

 7.3. NATIONAL SANCTIONING BODIES - To participate in TAG USA recognized programs co-sanctioned with other nationally recognized Sanctioning bodies a competitor may be required to also hold a current competition license with that organization.

7.4. COMPETITION AGE - To qualify, a drivers competition age shall be his / her age as of the date 01 / 01 / 2003.

 

8. RACE EVENTS

         8.1. SPRINT - Each TAG Festival event shall consist of technical (inspection) scrutineering, practice, qualifying, heat races , pre-final and final.

Local club and Regional series may adapt the national program to overcome a lack of time, facility or other limitation.

• TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING - Presentation of all safety gear, race vehicle, slick and rain tires with the technical passport to the designated inspector at the assigned time and location. Mandatory prior to event participation.

• PRACTICE - Designated track use regulated by circuit length and event participant level. To be determined by race organizer.

• QUALIFYING - Designated event period during which the competitor is provided a set time period, in addition to a designated warm up and cool down distance. Number of vehicles to qualify at one time is determined by length of circuit and timing equipment used. Fastest lap of the session to determine the competitors heat race starting positions.

• HEAT RACES - Number and size determined by total number of competitors entered in the event. Points scored are per CIK/FIA regulation, as in 1st=0, 2nd=2, 3rd=3, etc.......to last place. Distance of each heat race shall be 10 km in length.

• PRE-FINAL RACE - Distance shall be a minimum of 15 km in length. Finishing positions shall determine the starting positions for the finals. The pre-final shall be considered part of the finals, a competitor MUST take the green flag in the pre-final to take a starting position in the finals.

• EVENT FINALS - Distance shall be a minimum of 20 km in length.

 8.2. TEAM ENDURANCE - Each TAG Festival event shall consist of technical (inspection) scrutineering, practice, qualifying and finals.

• TECHNICAL SCRUTINEERING -  Presentation of all safety gear, race vehicle with the technical passport to the designated inspector at the assigned time and location. Mandatory prior to event participation.

• PRACTICE - Designated track use regulated by circuit length and event participation level. To be determined by the race organizer.

• QUALIFYING - Designated event period during which competitors each individually receive FOUR (4) timed laps. The total time from all timed laps shall be used to determine finals starting positions.

• EVENT FINALS - The event is a timed event of either 3, 6, 12 or 24 hours in length. Finishing positions determined by the greatest distance traveled. Vehicles running on track at events end will be scored ahead of those out of the event.
   

9. ELIGIBILITY FOR TAG NATIONAL FESTIVALS
 

9.1. NATIONAL SPRINT FESTIVAL - Qualifying to National TAG Festivals can be achieved by both competition and participation.
                 

A. LOCAL CLUB LEVEL - Club racing, single circuit location - REGISTERED WITH TAG USA

1. Local TAG class champion
2. All competitors participating in 75% of clubs scheduled seasons events.
               

B. REGIONAL TOURING SERIES - Independent or sanctioned - REGISTERED WITH TAG USA

1. Top 10 finishers in season points of the TAG class.
 

C. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SELECT EVENTS -  TAG Selected - REGISTERED WITH TAG USA

1. Top 5 finishers of sanctioned National Championships. (ie....IKF, WKA, KART, SKUSA, IRA, RMC, etc.)

2. Top 5 finishers of selected Independent National events. (ie.... Rock Island Grand Prix, U.S. Open at OMC, etc.)
 

9.2. NATIONAL TEAM ENDURANCE FESTIVAL - Qualifying to National TAG Festival can be achieved by both competition and participation.
 

A. LOCAL LEVEL - 3 or 6 hour team events - REGISTERED WITH TAG USA

1. Winner guaranteed a starting position in regional qualifyer.

2. Participant's entry guaranteed, starting position determined by qualifying.

 

B. REGIONAL LEVEL - 12 hour team events - REGISTERED WITH TAG USA

1. Winner guaranteed a starting position in National TAG 24 Festival.

2. All regional participants qualify ahead of non-participants.
 

10. CLASS STRUCTURE
 

10.1. Class 1 - TAG NATIONAL - Age........16 years and older
                                                                  - Engine..As per Section 1
                                                                  - Weight..As per Section 1

10.2. Class 2 - TAG MASTERS  - Age........35 years and older
                                                                  - Engine..As per Section 1
                                                                  - Weight..As per Section 1
 

TAG Racing USA
Dedicated to make KART Racing FUN!
M.P.O. Box 2051
Niagara Falls, NY
14302-2051
USA

716-284-5792
TAGRacingUSA@aol.com

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TAG Manufacturer  web site links

http://www.italsistem.com/

http://www.vortex-rok.com/

http://www.sonik.it/

http://www.biland.com/

http://www.rotax.bombardier.com/kart_e.htm