Off shoot to "why" (a discussion about vintage kart events and ideas going forward)

[ted johnson]

Anyone is welcome to design and build their own kart. Just remember that it must appear vintage, must have dimensions and configuration similar to what a kart made in the "day" would have had, must conform to all safety regulations, just as it would have had to do had it been made in the early days, and must have the proper tires and wheels. In order to run in most vintage events, it must have a vintage 2 cycle engine, as well as a clutch and exhaust system that conform to the rules set forth by the event organizer. If someone shows up with a kart made of gas pipe, with lawn mower wheels and a four cycle engine, He will be sent back home. The safety of the other participants depends upon all karts being able to pass technical inspection. Home designs and constructions are welcome! I have three vintage karts. One of these is a close repop of a kart built in Indiana in the early sixties, one is a "standoff" repop of an Ohio built machine, and one is a design strictly out of the collective heads of Pruit Ginsberg and myself. The newest kart still looks vintage, still is built of proper materials, has a vintage two cycle engine, vintage wheels and the proper hard compound tires with "square" edges. I'm certain that it will be welcome at any vintage event. Also remember that all your safety equipment must conform to event regulations. Anyone is welcome to run as many or as few days of an event as he wishes, and most events charge according to the number of days you run. A major portion of the fees goes to pay for insurance, and another large portion usually goes to track rental fees. New participants are always welcomed, but the tech and safety rules will not be bypassed just to entice new karters. Ted
P.S. There are currently no kart kits on the market that will meet the safety regs to run at an organized event.