SUPERKART CLASSES

While Sprint kart racing competes through various classes at custom designed kart tracks, Superkart racing is a high-speed thrill ride at full motor racing circuits. Whether you're racing a highly customised International class kart, or modifying your Sprint kart with additional aerodynamic and safety features, Superkart racing is an experience not to miss. 

If you think Superkart racing looks quick in videos, wait until you see the action trackside! For more information on how to get involved in Superkart racing and the safety precautions/training required, please get in touch with the Superkart Drivers Club.​​​​​​​

INTERNATIONAL

  • Minimum Age: 17 years old.
  • Eligible engines: Any engine or combination of 2-stroke engines not exceeding 250cc.
  • MAW: 220kg
  • Chassis: International SuperKart chassis (Rule S3)
  • 6” Dry and Wet tyres only. Dry tyres must have a 220kph minimum speed rating.
  • The tyre manufacturer’s minimum tyre pressure settings must be observed.
  • Rear wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks on the outside and three bead locks on the inside of each rim.
  • Front wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of the rim.
  • Fuel: Category 1 or 2 (Rule L4.1)
  • Brakes (Rule S3.8.1)
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.2)

NATIONAL 125

  • Eligible engines: Any single cylinder 2 stroke engine not exceeding 125cc.
  • Carburettor: Single carburettor, venture size and shape open.
  • MAW: 210kg
  • Chassis: International SuperKart chassis (Rule S3)
  • 6” Dry and Wet tyres only. Dry tyres must have a 220kph minimum speed rating.
  • The tyre manufacturer’s minimum tyre pressure settings must be observed.
  • Rear wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks on the outside and three bead locks on the inside of each rim.
  • Front wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of the rim.
  • Fuel: Category 1 or 2 (Rule L4.1)
  • Brakes (Rule S3.8.1)
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.2)

ROTAX DD2

  • Eligible engine: Bombardier Rotax 125 Max DD2 to KartSport New Zealand specs.
  • MAW: 185kg.
  • Clutch: Obligatory Must be original Rotax Clutch (Rule M2)
  • Primary drive gear ratios unrestricted.
  • Fuel: Pump petrol (Rule L4.1)
  • Tyre restricted class: (Rule L3.5)
  • Front and rear dry tyre wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of each rim.
  • Brakes: Operating on front and rear wheels mandatory.
  • Karts must comply with Sprint chassis rules (K1) unless otherwise noted.
  • No semi laydown seats allowed. No seat may be at less than 45 degrees measured to the horizontal.
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.1)
  • Chassis: 125-MAX-DD2- specific

NATIONAL 250

  • Minimum Age: 17 years old.
  • Eligible engines: Any single cylinder 2 stroke engine not exceeding 250cc.
  • Carburettor: Single carburettor, venturi size and shape open.
  • MAW: International SuperKart chassis: 215kg
  • Sprint chassis: 205kg
  • Chassis: International SuperKart or Sprint Chassis Chassis (Rule S3)
  • 6” Dry and Wet tyres only. Dry tyres must have a 220kph minimum speed rating.
  • The tyre manufacturer’s minimum tyre pressure settings must be observed.
  • Rear wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks on the outside and three bead locks on the inside of each rim.
  • Front wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of the rim.
  • Fuel: Category 1 or 2 (Rule L4.1)
  • Brakes (Rule S3.8)
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.2)​​​​​​​

KZ2

  • 125cc reed valve engine as homologated by the CIK for the KZ2 class with the homologated gearbox ratios, homologated exhaust pipe and a CIK homologated inlet silencer and exhaust silencer for the respective engine.
  • MAW: 184kg.
  • Fuel: Pump petrol (Rule L4.1)
  • Wheels: 5”. The front and rear wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of each rim.
  • Karts must comply with Sprint chassis rules (K1) unless otherwise noted.
  • No belt drives, axle clutches or semi laydown seats.
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.1)
  • No seat may be at less than 45˚ measured to the horizontal.
  • Dry tyres: KartSport New Zealand contracted tyres only
  • Wet Tyres: CIK homologated tyres as per the KartSport New Zealand tyre list.

NON-GEARBOX CLASSES

125CC ROTAX MAX LIGHT

  • Eligible engine:  Bombardier Rotax FR125 Max to KartSport New Zealand specs.
  • MAW 165kg.
  • Fuel: Pump petrol (Rule L4.1)
  • Tyre restricted class. (Rule L3.5)
  • Front and rear dry tyre wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of each rim.
  • Brakes: Front wheel brakes not permitted.
  • Karts must comply with Sprint chassis rules (K1) unless otherwise noted.
  • No belt drives, axle clutches or semi laydown seats.
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.1)
  • No seat may be at less than 45˚ measured to the horizontal.

125CC ROTAX MAX HEAVY​​​​​​​

  • Eligible engine:  Bombardier Rotax FR125 Max to KartSport New Zealand specs.
  • MAW 185kg.
  • Fuel: Pump petrol (Rule L4.1)
  • Tyre restricted class. (Rule L3.5)
  • Front and rear dry tyre wheels must have a minimum of three bead locks fitted on the outside of each rim.
  • Brakes: Front wheel brakes not permitted.
  • Karts must comply with Sprint chassis rules (K1) unless otherwise noted.
  • No belt drives, axle clutches or semi laydown seats.
  • Bodywork: (Rule S3.4.1)
  • No seat may be at less than 45˚ measured to the horizontal.
  • (Note: A competitor is not permitted to compete in more than one 125cc Rotax Max class at any one event.)

FIND OUT MORE

There is lots of information about our sport on this website, however, if you have any specific questions or need some more help either:

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