What
class should I run?
Attending
your nearest karting facility provides the opportunity
to find out what they actually run at the local
track. There are many choices. 100cc, RotaxMax and
Shifterkart classes are all predominant in different
pockets of the country (influenced heavily by what
the local shops support).
100cc:
100cc classes refer to the displacement of the engine.
In karting, 100cc classes are 2 cycle classes, air
or water cooled, and utilize an external starting
mechanism. The preominant engines are Yamaha and
HPV. Classes are differentiated by age groups, weight
and horsepower (typically affected by exhaust and
carburetor choices). These classes provide an excellent
segment for juniors and adult drivers with no or
limited understanding of racing or mechanics.
