I usually avoid making a post on Forums. Its got nasty in the past.
Im placing this post assuming all comments will be civil.
There are a few points that need to be taken into consideration.
The class that Sam is talking about in the previous topic "[b]Is Rotax MAX really a crossover class from Sprint to Superkarting"[/b] This is a very strong class in the US.
It came about as the previous class ran ICC engines and the racing became cost prohibitive as they are temperamental and expensive on parts. For example a top end is to be changed every 60 liters of fuel and a bottom end every 4 pistons. (I run an ICC, Its a TM K9)
The ICC is not designed for long track and are known for stop making noise half way down a long straight.
I don't believe that the ICC is a good option for this class as they are a lot quicker than the CR125 and 3 times the cost to maintain.
The class has to be affordable close racing.
I suggest this 'Proposed Class' needs to be tightly controlled and not have a variety of engines.
The CR125 is easy to purchase and to maintain. Its putting out about 32hp stock.
As Sam stated the CR125 is a cheap cart to get into.
For a sprint karter wanting to come to the Fast side of karting, there are a few ways of getting into one of these karts.
To modify your existing sprint kart.
Sell the engine already on it. Cash up.
Buy a CR125 locally or from the US. as a full kit.
If front brakes are needed to bolt on to a sprint kart, A kart shop in Sydney has about 20 kits of Righetti Ridolfi self adjusting front brakes for under $1000.
Locate some of the local karts that are for sale already running the CR125, there are more around than you might be aware of.
Or buy a complete kart from the states.
I know a supplier in California who can send a whole kart for just over $500 US. (sounds too good to be true).
There are a number of these karts and drivers running around tracks like Wollongong and Picton. Some of them come to Wakefield.
So this discussion is academic if AASA or CAMS dont want it. Another class also puts extra work on the clubs.
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