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George Schilling wrote:I like the idea of a spec class, especially a Miata spec class. The cars are plentiful and cheap, factory support is wonderful, and we wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel.

Oh I almost forgot....there is a new class developing called SpecM3 headed up by the Jedi Master of BMWs (Bob Tunnell). Read about the rules in this thread.

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:or F125...

Long way from a spec class. Multiple engine types allowed and within that almost anything you want from $1500 stock motors to $5000+ built motors. Basic requirement is you have to be prepared to "some" national organization's 125 shifter rule set. I chose a stock motor because of price, reliability and much lower maintenance, but it renders me somewhat uncompetitive, especially combined with my lack of skill ;)

Rick Brown wrote:

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:or F125...

Long way from a spec class. Multiple engine types allowed and within that almost anything you want from $1500 stock motors to $5000+ built motors. Basic requirement is you have to be prepared to "some" national organization's 125 shifter rule set. I chose a stock motor because of price, reliability and much lower maintenance, but it renders me somewhat uncompetitive, especially combined with my lack of skill ;)

What about TaG motors Rick? (i.e. Rotax, Leopard, PRD)

Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:

Rick Brown wrote:

Aaron Goldsmith wrote:or F125...

Long way from a spec class. Multiple engine types allowed and within that almost anything you want from $1500 stock motors to $5000+ built motors. Basic requirement is you have to be prepared to "some" national organization's 125 shifter rule set. I chose a stock motor because of price, reliability and much lower maintenance, but it renders me somewhat uncompetitive, especially combined with my lack of skill ;)

What about TaG motors Rick? (i.e. Rotax, Leopard, PRD)

I'm no expert on this but I noticed that some kart classes use motors that are tamper sealed from certified shops to keep people from modifying their engine. Tires, weight, and fuel are specified and checked regularly.

I heard one guy tried running his motor low on oil in an attemp to get an edge. However it did not work out so well.

Ron Tsumura wrote:I'm no expert on this but I noticed that some kart classes use motors that are tamper sealed from certified shops to keep people from modifying their engine.

Those would be TaG (Touch and Go) motors (i.e. Rotax, Leopard, PRD). There are race series like the Mazda Rotax Max Challenge.

Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:

Ron Tsumura wrote:I'm no expert on this but I noticed that some kart classes use motors that are tamper sealed from certified shops to keep people from modifying their engine.

Those would be TaG (Touch and Go) motors (i.e. Rotax, Leopard, PRD). There are race series like the Mazda Rotax Max Challenge.

Like I said, I'm no expert but I think Rotax TaG may have their own class or series or something?

Ron Tsumura wrote:

Giovanni Jaramillo wrote:

Ron Tsumura wrote:I'm no expert on this but I noticed that some kart classes use motors that are tamper sealed from certified shops to keep people from modifying their engine.

Those would be TaG (Touch and Go) motors (i.e. Rotax, Leopard, PRD). There are race series like the Mazda Rotax Max Challenge.

Like I said, I'm no expert but I think Rotax TaG may have their own class or series or something?

See what I wrote above.....Rotax Max Challenge. Most if not all kart clubs or race series have their a TaG class that lumps them all together and some have ones specifically for Rotax.