I haven't seen a rule book for A mod (yet) but 700 Lb minuim? No problem
with a kart. The Champ Kart chassis( full roll cage and seatbelts) that we
currently use in WKA has a 435# minum for adults using a 10hp(modified to
18hp) Tecumseh motor. by the time you lengthen, strengthen and an widen the
chassis a bit, strap on a 500 cc rotax( or the750cc honda 4 I have in the
barn)
heavier drive axle,chain, brakes , put on some 8"diameter wheels and a wing
to keep it on the ground. You are going to be very close to 700#. whether
this would be a "phantom killer" I doubt it, But all the pieces are
available off the shelf and I figure I could build it for less than $12k.
Maybe if A mod is still around in 3 years (when my kid turns 16) we might do
some welding ;) Here is picture of champ karts from my website
http://www.homestead.com/94racing/files/index.htm
BTW Paul there is some nuts in northern california that race 500cc champ
karts so 600cc is very possible.
Rick
> >I agree. Autocrossing needs an unlimited class. If you want to increase
> >the numbers remove the restrictions that kept unsprung or short vehices
> >such as karts from competing.
> >
> >Now how do I attach a 600 cc motorcycle engine to the back of a 125
> >shifter kart???
>
> I would like to see you able to do this. But I'd like to see the
700-pound
> minimum, the roll bar, and the seat belt stay as requirements. Let them
run
> without springs. Let them run with shorter wheelbases.
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