BANGALORE

RULE BOOK [Tech Note]

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 Contents

Sl. No. Description Pg. No.

Official Announcement 4

1. Kart Requirements 5

2. Chassis Design Requirements 5

3. Dimensional Requirements 7
3.1 Wheel Base Requirements 7
3.2 Ground Clearance 7
3.3 Suspension 7
3.4 Wheels and Tyres 8
3.5 Steering System 9
3.6 Braking System 9

4. Visibility Requirement 10

5. Kart Reports 10

6. Bumpers 10
6.1 Front Bumpers 11
6.2 Rear Bumpers 12
6.3 Side Bumpers 13

7. Bodywork 14
7.1 Material 15
7.2 Side Bodywork 15
7.3 Front Fairing 16
7.4 Front Panel 16

8. Chain Guard 16

9. Seat 17

10. Pedal 18

11. Accelerator 18

12. Rear Wheel Protection 19

13. Radiator 20

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14. Safety Requirements 21
14.1 Driver Suit 21
14.2 Underclothing 21
14.3 Helmet 21
14.4 Balaclava 22
14.5 Gloves 22
14.6 Shoes 22
14.7 Socks 22
14.8 Fire Extinguisher 22
14.9 Seat Belt 22
14.10 Path for Wires and Pipes 22
14.11 Kill Switch 22
14.12 Lock Nuts 22
14.13 Kart Stand 22
14.14 Floor Tray 22
14.15 Ballast 23

15. Powertrain 23
15.1 Engine 23
15.2 Transmission 23
15.3 Gear Shifter 24
15.4 Clutch 25
15.5 Fuel and Position of Fuel Tank 26
15.6 Muffler and Exhaust 26
15.7 Battery 26

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 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
NOTE: Organizers reserve the right to make changes in the rules at any given
point in time which will be intimidated through official announcements.
All the official announcements and the information regarding the championship will be
displayed on the official ISK website and Facebook Page. Team captains will also receive e-
Mails that will contain the latest updates and information regarding the competition.

It is the sole responsibility of the teams to check updates on their mail ID and the pages
mentioned below.

ISK website: http://www.isk2016.com

ISK official page: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSeriesofKarting

ISK official discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669076606512956/

Drivers Training
All drivers of a team will be required to attend Drivers Training in Bangalore, organised by
Mean Metal Motors where they will be trained under licensed trainers. The schedule for the
Driver Training Program will be sent to registered team captains and will also be shared on
the website. It is mandatory for all the drivers to attend the Driver Training Program. In case
the drivers have attended the training held for ISK 2015 or ISK 2016 for Hyderabad, they do
not have to attend the training again. In case of change of the driver, the new driver will have
to attend the Driver Training Program in order to participate in the main event.

Teams/Colleges that have participated in the ISK 2015 2016 are required to have the same
team name and at least a newly designed frame. It is the responsibility of the team to show
supporting evidence for the same.

It is also required for the drivers to apply for their FMSCI Drivers licenses well in advance
of the event, without which they wont be allowed to participate.

Visit www.fmsci.co.in for application forms and procedure.

A standard go kart in this document refers to the ones homologated by CIK-FIA. (Birel, Tony, kosmic
karts)

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 1. Kart Requirements
Definition of a Kart: A kart is a single seat land vehicle without a roll cage, roof or a
cockpit, without suspensions, with 4 nonaligned wheels that are in contact with the ground, of
which the front wheels control the direction and the rear provide power, connected by a one
piece axle to transmit the power. The main parts are the chassis (including the bodywork), the
tires and the engine.

2. Chassis Design Requirements

Description
The chassis frame is the central and supporting part of the whole kart. It must be sufficiently
resistant to be able to absorb the charges produced when the kart is in motion.

Function
It is the main supporting element of the vehicle.
It serves as the rigid connection of the corresponding main parts of the chassis and for
the incorporation of the auxiliary parts.
It gives the kart the necessary solidity for possible forces occurring when it is in
motion.
It is composed of:
i) Chassis frame
ii) Chassis main parts
iii) Chassis auxiliary parts: In order to make the kart more solid, special tubes and
profiles (auxiliary parts) may be mounted. However, they must not result into
risking the safety of the driver as well as of the other competitors.

Requirements
Steel tubular (Ex. AISI 1020, AISI 4130) construction with a cylindrical section only.
Alloy steels having at least one alloy element, the mass content of which is 5% are
forbidden.
All parts made from the composite material are forbidden on the kart, except for the
seat, the floor and the chain guard.
The use of titanium on the chassis is forbidden.
The flexibility of the chassis frame corresponds to the elasticity limits of the tubular
construction.

All the chassis main parts must be solidly attached to one another or to the chassis frame. A
rigid construction is necessary; no articulations (mobile in 1, 2 or 3 axes). Articulated
connections are only authorized for the conventional support of the steering knuckle and for
steering. Any other device with the function of articulation in 1, 2 or 3 axes is forbidden. Any
hydraulic or pneumatic absorbing device against oscillations is forbidden. The rear shaft
(axle) must have a maximum external diameter of 50 mm and a minimum wall thickness of
1.9 mm at all points.
The rear axle must be of magnetic steel.

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The rear shaft thickness must at all points (except in key housings) be as a minimum:
Equivalence of thickness/external diameters

Max. Ext. Dia. (mm) Min. Thickness (mm)

50 1.9
49 2.0
48 2.0
47 2.1
46 2.2
45 2.3
44 2.4
43 2.5
42 2.6
41 2.8
40 2.9
39 3.1
38 3.2
37 3.4
36 3.6
35 3.8
34 4.0
33 4.2
32 4.4
31 4.7
30 4.9
29 5.2
28 Full
27 Full
26 Full
25 Full

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3. Dimensional Requirement
3.1 Wheelbase and Track Width
Wheelbase
Minimum: 101 cm
Maximum: 107 cm
Track: at least 2/3rd of the wheelbase used.
Overall Length: 182 cm maximum without a front or rear fairing.
Overall Width: Maximum width: 140 cm.
Height: 65 cm Maximum from the ground, seat excluded.

No part may project beyond the quadrilateral formed by the front fairing, the rear
wheel protection and the wheels.

A line indicating the longitudinal centre line of the kart must be marked on the
front fairing and the rear wheel protection.

3.2 Ground Clearance: The ground clearance must be sufficient to prevent any
portion of the vehicle (other than tires) from touching the ground during track
events.

3.3 Suspension: The suspensions either elastic or hinged are prohibited. Hydraulic,
Pneumatic and Mechanical suspension devices are forbidden on all karts.

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3.4 Wheels, Rims and Tires
Teams can use standard go kart tires of their choice, however, if title sponsor is
Tire Company their tires might need to be used; this is applicable to all parts like
oils, filters, fuel etc. The rims must be fitted with pneumatic tires (with or without
tubes). The number of wheels is set at four. Only the tires should come in contact
with the ground when the driver is on board. A set of tires stands for 2 front tires
and 2 rear tires. All other combinations are forbidden. The simultaneous use of
tires of different makes or of slick and wet weather tires on a kart is forbidden
in all circumstances. The attachment of the wheels to the axles must incorporate a
safety locking system (such as split pins or nylon self-locking nuts, circlips, etc.).

The use of rims complying with the technical drawing appended is compulsory:
Coupling diameter of the tire for 5-inch rims: 126.2mm with a +0/-1 mm
tolerance for hump rim diameters and for screw-type rim diameters.
Width of the tire housing: 10 mm minimum.
External diameter for 5 inch rims: 136.2 mm minimum.
Radius to facilitate the balance of the tire in its housing: 8 mm.
Maximum pressure for assembly: 4 Bar.
Tire burst resistance test with fluid at an 8 Bar Pressure.
This rim must be manufactured in accordance with the technical drawing.

Tires: 5 Tires: The maximum exterior diameter of the rear wheel is 300 mm and
of front wheel is 280 mm. The maximum width of rear wheel is 215 mm and
maximum width of front wheel is 135 mm.

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3.5 Steering System
The kart must be controlled by a steering wheel which has a continuous rim not
incorporating any reflex angles in its basic shape. The upper and lower 1/3 of the
circumference may be straight or of a different radius to the rest of the wheel.
The rim must be manufactured with a metallic structure made of steel or
aluminium.
Any device mounted on the steering wheel must not protrude by more than 20 mm
from the plane forward of the steering wheel and must not have sharp edges.

Flexible steering controls by cable or chain are forbidden. All parts of the steering
must have a method of attachment offering maximum safety (split pins, self-
locking nuts).
The steering column must have a minimum diameter of 18 mm and a minimum
wall thickness of 1.8 mm. It must be mounted with a safety clip system for the
lower bearing restraint nut. The steering column must be made of steel.
There need to be two pitman plates such that the tie rods are held between them by
bolts under double shear. Distance between the two plates being at least 5mm
more than length of rod end bearing bore and be compensated for by use of thin
wall washers to facilitate movement of tie rod along two axes. Refer to figure in
section 10-page 18.

3.6 Braking System

The vehicle must be equipped with a braking system that is operated by a single
control and only rear braking is allowed. Brake-by-wire systems are prohibited.
Braking fluid should be preferably DOT-3 or DOT-5. The brake control [the link
between the pedal and the pump(s)] must be doubled (if a cable is used, it must
have a minimum of 1.8 mm and be blocked with a cable clip of the flat clip
type).Brake discs must be mandatorily be made from steel, stainless steel or cast
iron.

An efficient rear brake disc protective pad (of Teflon, Nylon, Delrin, and carbon
fiber, Kevlar or Rilsan) is mandatory if the brake disc protrudes below or is level
with the main chassis-frame tubes nearest to the ground. This protection must be
placed laterally in relation to the disc in the longitudinal axis of the chassis or
under the disc.

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4. Visibility Requirements
The engine compartment should be clearly visible to the examiners.

5. Kart Reports
The Kart Report must contain Design Report, Gantt chart, Innovation Report and Cost
Report. The final dates for submitting Kart Report will be updated soon.

6. Bumpers
They are compulsory front, rear and side protections. These bumpers must be made of
steel or aluminium tubes.

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 6.1 Front Bumper
The Front Bumper must consist of at least 2 steel elements.
A steel upper bar with minimum diameter of 16 mm and a steel lower bar
with a minimum diameter of 20 mm, both bars being connected together.
These two elements must be independent from the attachment of the
pedals.
The front bumper must permit the attachment of the mandatory front
fairing.
It must be attached to the chassis-frame by 4 points.
Front overhang: 350 mm minimum.
Width of the lower bar: straight and 300 mm minimum in relation to the
longitudinal axis of the kart.
The attachments of the lower bar must be parallel (in both horizontal and
vertical planes) to the axis of the chassis and permit a fitting (system of
attachment to the chassis-frame) of 50 mm of the bumpers; they must be
450 mm apart and centred in relation to the longitudinal axis of the kart at
a height of 90 +/-20 mm from the ground.
Width of the upper bar: straight and 400 mm minimum in relation to the
longitudinal axis of the kart.
Height of the upper bar: 200 mm minimum and 250 mm maximum from
the ground.
The attachments of the upper bar must be 550 mm apart and centred in
relation to the longitudinal axis of the kart.
The attachments of the upper bar and the lower bar must be welded to the
chassis-frame.

Note: This picture is to show the attachment of front bumpers (marked in boxes) only.

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 6.2 Rear Bumper
The mandatory bumper must consist of at least 2 steel elements: a steel
upper bar mounted in parallel above a steel bar, with a minimum diameter
of 18 mm and a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm, both bars being connected
with two tubes and welded together.
Width of the lower bar: straight and 600 mm minimum with relation to the
longitudinal axis of the kart.
Height of the lower bar: 80 +/-20 mm from the ground.
Width of the upper bar: straight and 600 mm minimum with relation to the
longitudinal axis of the kart.
Height of the upper bar: minimum 200 mm from the ground; the plane
through the top of the front and rear wheels as a maximum.
The unit must be fixed to the frame in at least 4 points. It must be as wide
as bearing carriers as a minimum; its maximum being inner walls of the
rear tires.
Its ends may not have any angular part and shall comprise a bending with a
minimum radius of 60 mm, including in the volume located immediately
behind the wheel (anti-intrusion system).
Rear overhang: 400 mm maximum.

Note: This picture is for representative purposes only, attachment similar to front
bumper and side bumpers.

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 6.3 Side Bumpers
They must be composed of an upper bar and a lower bar.
They must allow attachment of mandatory side bodywork.
They must have a diameter of 20 mm.
They must be attached to the chassis-frame by 2 points.
These 2 attachments must be parallel to the ground and perpendicular to
the axis of the chassis; they must allow a fitting (system of attachment to
the chassis-frame) of the bumpers of 50 mm minimum, and they must be
500 mm apart.
Minimum straight length of the bars:
400 mm for the lower bar
300 mm for the upper bar.
Height of the upper bar: minimum 160 mm from the ground.
Their external width must be in relation to the longitudinalaxis of the kart:
500 +/- 20 mm for the lower bar
500 +100/-20 mm for the upper bar. (480 to 600mm)

Note: The above picture represents the attachment point of the side bumpers and is for
representative purpose only.

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7. Bodywork
Definition: The bodywork is made up of all parts of the kart that are in contact with
air, other than mechanical parts, the fuel tank, the rear wheel protection and number
plates. The bodywork must be impeccably finished, in no way of a make-shift nature
and without any sharp angles. The minimum radius of any angles or corners is 5 mm.

It is Mandatory to use standard Go Kart Bodywork made out of Plastic.

Code Dimension in mm Limit comments

A1 Less than front wheel radius Front
A2 Less than front wheel radius Rear
B 25 Minimum Driver on board
B 60 Maximum Driver on board
C 150 Maximum
C1 180 Maximum
D 60 Maximum
H 50 Minimum
I 250 Minimum
I 300 Maximum
L 680 Maximum
M 1000 Minimum
M External width of front track Maximum

Bodywork
It consists of 2 side pods, one front fairing and one front panel.
No element of the bodywork may be used as a fuel tank.
No cutting of bodywork elements is allowed.

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7.1 Materials
The bodywork must be made of hollow plastic mould and must not present any
danger to the driver and others. Furthermore, the structure must be moulded
plastic without foam filling; the wall thickness must be constant in order to
provide uniform strength. It must not be possible to splinter it and it shall not have
any sharp angles as a result of a possible breakage. Should not be fabricated by
teams.

7.2 Side Bodywork

They must under no circumstances be located either above the plane
through the top of the front and rear tires or beyond the plane through the
external part of the front and rear wheels (with the front wheels in the
straight ahead position). In the case of a Wet race, side bodywork may
not be located outside the plane passing through the outer edge of the rear
wheels.
They may not be located inside the vertical plane through the two external
edges of the wheels (with the front wheels in the straight ahead position)
by more than 40 mm.
They must have a ground clearance of 25 mm minimum and of 60 mm
maximum.
The surface of the side bodyworks must be uniform and smooth; it must
not comprise of holes or cuttings other than those necessary for their
attachment.
Gap between the front of the side bodyworks and the front wheels: 150
mm maximum.
Gap between the back of the side bodyworks and the rear wheels: 60 mm
maximum.
No part of the side bodyworks may cover any part of the Driver; when
seated in his normal driving position.
The side bodyworks must not overlap the chassis-frame seen from
underneath.
On their outer side they must comprise a vertical surface (with a tolerance
of +/- 5 in relation to the theoretical vertical plane) with a minimum
height of 100 mm and a minimum length of 400 mm located immediately
above the ground clearance.
They must not be able to hold water, gravel or any other substance.
They must be solidly attached to the side bumpers.
On their rear vertical surface close to the wheels there must be a space of
about 8X8 for competition numbers.
Under no circumstances shall the side pod be cut except for the access hole
which needs to be circular and located at the inner rear end of side pod.
The side pod must be directly mounted on the side bumper by use of at
least 4 bolts all of which should have a minimum 40mm O.D washer at
inner side of inner face.

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7.3 Front Fairing
It may under no circumstances be located above the plane through the top
of the front wheels.
It must not comprise any sharp edges.
Its minimum width is 1,000 mm and its maximum width is the external
width of the front wheel/axle unit.
Maximum gap between the front wheels and the back of the fairing: 180
mm.
Front overhang: 680 mm maximum.
The fairing must comprise on its front side a vertical surface (with a
tolerance of +/- 5 in relation to the theoretical vertical plane) with a
minimum height of 80 mm and a minimum length of 300 mm located
immediately above the ground clearance.
The fairing must not be able to hold back water, gravel or any other
substance.
The fairing must be attached to the front bumper by use of a pinch
mechanism as used on standard go-kart where the upper member is
articulated and lower member is fixed to the frame by a slide-in method.
The mounting brackets of the fairing and the fairing itself should not be
cut, drilled or grinded.

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7.4 Front Panel

It must not be located above the horizontal plane through the top of the
steering wheel.
It must allow a gap of at least 50 mm between it and the steering wheel
and it must not protrude beyond the front fairing.
It must neither impede the normal functioning of the pedals nor cover any
part of the feet in the normal driving position.
Its width is 250 mm minimum and 300 mm maximum.
Its lower part must be solidly attached to the front part of the chassis-frame
directly or indirectly. Its top part must be solidly attached to the steering
column support with one or several independent bar(s).
A space for competition numbers must be provided for on the front panel
at the number plate area (8X8).

8. Chain Guard
It is compulsory and must be an effective protection over the top and both sides of the
exposed chain and sprockets and extend to at least the lower plane of the rear axle. It
must efficiently cover the sprocket and the crown-wheel down to the center of the
crown wheel axis.

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9. Seat
The Drivers seat must be so designed that it is located to prevent the Driver from
moving towards the sides or front when cornering or braking.

Please Note: The seat should be bucket type and meant for a go kart.

The seat support reinforcement plates (black rubber in photo) are mandatory
for the upper part of the seat. Reinforcement must have a minimum thickness
of 1.5 mm, a minimum surface of 13 sq. cm or a minimum diameter of 40 mm.
Under no conditions shall the seat protrude below the lower plane of chassis
frame.
The seat supports should hold the seat in at least 4 points, 2 at top as shown in
image and two under the thighs towards the front portion of the seat.
Use of counter sunk washers and bolts is recommended.

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10. Pedals
Whatever the position of the pedals, they must never protrude forward of the
chassis including the bumper. Pedals may not make more than 120 degrees at
max limit as seen from the side.
The brake pedal should be solely operated by left foot and connection to the
master cylinder must be by a linkage. Cable is not allowed.

The accelerator pedal should be solely operated by Right foot. Connection to

Carburettor may be by cable. Any other combination of foot pedals is not
allowed. Three foot pedals are not allowed.

11. Accelerator
The accelerator must be triggered off by a pedal equipped with a return spring.
A mechanical (ex: cable) link is compulsory between the pedal and throttle
valve.

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12. Rear Wheel Protection
Material: should be made out of non-metallic, non-composite materials; need
not be moulded, need not be hollow but material should have shock absorbing
ability.
A HDPE sheet of about 15mm thickness as seen on recreational karts is a good
example for material to be used.
It may under no circumstances be situated above the plane through the top of
the rear tires.
The surface(s) of the rear protection must be uniform and smooth; the rear
protection must not comprise holes or cuttings other than those necessary for
its attachment and/or present at the homologation.
Gap between the front of the rear protection and the rear wheels surface: 15
mm minimum, 100 mm maximum.
Minimum width: distance between center of rear tire contact patch; Maximum
width: that of the overall rear width, at any time and in all circumstances.
Ground clearance: 25 mm minimum, 60 mm maximum in a minimum of 3
spaces of a width of 200 mm minimum, situated in the extension of the rear
wheels and the center line of the chassis.
It must have a minimum height of 200 mm above the ground and have at the
rear a vertical surface (+0/-5) with a minimum height of 100 mm
immediately above the ground clearance, measured in a minimum of 3 spaces
of a width of 200 mm minimum, situated in the extension of the rear wheels
and the center line of the chassis (as shown in the technical drawing)
The unit must be attached to the frame at least 2 points by supports made of
plastic, steel or aluminium (possibly by a supple system) on the 2 main tubes
of the chassis, or on the currently used bumper (upper bar and anti-
interlocking bar).
The rear wheel protection should have a space for competition number at its
centre (8X8).
If a full rear fairing homologated by CIK-FIA or their replica is used,
mounting the rear bumper is optional.
In all conditions, the rear protection must at no time protrude beyond the
external plane of the rear wheels.

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 Rear wheel protection dimensions

13. Radiator
Only water (H2O) is authorized for liquid cooling. Karts using water cooling,
radiators must be placed above the chassis frame, at a maximum height of 50
cm from the ground, at a maximum distance of 55 cm ahead of the rear wheels
axle, and they must not interfere with the seat. Radiator placed at the rear must
not be located less than 150 mm from the lateral extremities of the kart. All the
tubing must be of a material designed to withstand the heat (150C) and
pressure (10 Bar). To control the temperature, it is only allowed to place at the
front or at the rear of the radiator a system of masks. This device may be
mobile (adjustable), but it must not be detachable when the kart is in motion,
and it must not comprise dangerous elements. Mechanical by-pass (thermostat
type) systems, including by-pass lines, are allowed.

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14. Safety Requirements

14.1 Drivers Suit:A fire resistant one piece suit, made from a minimum of 1 layer that
covers the body from the neck down to the ankles and the wrists. The suit must be
certified as fire resistant and labelled as such. Driver suits are mandatory for all
drivers.

14.2 Underclothing:It is strongly recommended that all drivers wear fire resistant
underclothing (long pants and long sleeve t-shirt) under their approved driving
suit. This fire resistant underclothing should be made from an acceptable fire
resistant material and should cover the drivers body completely from neck down
to ankles and also the wrists.
Note: If you do not wear fire resistant underclothing, it is strongly recommended
that you wear cotton underclothing (t-shirt and long underpants) under your
approved driving suit.

14.3 Helmet:A well-fitting closed face helmet that meets one of the following
certifications and is labelled as either.

Open faced helmets are not allowed.

Helmets must have a double D-Loop strap ONLY and a clear visor.
Any helmet without a double D-Loop strap and clear visor will not pass scrutiny.

- Snell K2000, K2005, K2010, M2000, M2005, M2010, SA2000, SA2005,

SA2010
- SFI 31.2A, SFI 31.1/2005
- FIA 8860- 2004, FIA 8860- 2010
- ISI

The helmets must have an ISI certification to be used in the event. All helmets to
be used in the competition must be presented during Technical Inspection where
approved helmets will be stickered. The organizer reserves the right to impound
all non-approved helmets until the end of the competition.

Double D-Loop of a Helmet

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14.4 Balaclava: A balaclava which covers the drivers head, hair and neck, made from
an acceptable fire resistant material as or a full helmet skirt of acceptable fire
resistant material. The balaclava requirement applies to drivers of either gender,
with any hair length.

14.5 Gloves: Standard fire proof karting gloves are mandatory.

14.6 Shoes: Fire resistant shoes made from acceptable fire resistant material shoes
must be certified to the standard and labelled as such: SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000
Flat soul shoes are also acceptable.

14.7 Socks: Fire resistant socks made from acceptable fire resistant material, which
covers the bare skin between the drivers suit and the boots or shoes.

14.8 Fire Extinguisher: A minimum of two 2kg fire extinguisher are required, one at
the pits at all times and one with a fire marshal accompanying the kart throughout
the event, which includes starting in the pits and pushing the kart around.

14.9 Seat Belt: Seat belt of any kind is NOT permitted on the kart.

14.10 Path for Wires and Pipes: No pipelines/wire connections or linkages must go
under the chassis. It is strictly prohibited. Doing so may lead to disqualification of
the team.

14.11 Kill Switch: There should be a minimum of one kill switch, which is easily in
reach of driver. Kill switch activation should cut the power supply i.e. it should
kill the engine.

14.12 Lock Nuts: The uses of nylon locking nuts are mandatory everywhere over the
vehicle. Failure to compliance of this will lead to non-issue of T.I-OKsticker.

14.13 Kart Stand: In order to safely move their kart, teams must make portable kart
stands, and bring them to the event. All kart movement throughout the event in
pits must be using the kart stand.

14.14 Floor Tray

There must be a floor tray made of rigid material that stretches only from the
central strut of the chassis frame to the front of the chassis frame.
It must be laterally edged by a tube or a rim preventing drivers feet from
sliding of the platform.
If it is perforated, the holes must not have a diameter of more than 10mm and
they must be apart by 4 times their diameter (minimum).
In addition, one hole with a maximum diameter of 35 mm is allowed for the
sole purpose of steering column access.

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14.15 Ballasts
It is authorized to adjust the mass of the kart with one or several ballasts subject to
their being solid blocks, fixed to the chassis or to the seat by means of tools with
at least two bolts of a minimum diameter of 6 mm.
Reinforcement plates are mandatory for the fixation of the ballast. Reinforcement
must have a minimum thickness of 1.0 mm and a minimum diameter of 20 mm.

All supports must be bolted or welded at each end and if these supports are not
used they must be removed from the frame and from the seat.

15. Powertrain

15.1 Engine

Teams must use less than or equal to 127cc engines.

The engine has to be four strokes as per the team choice. Original bills or the
original vehicle registration papers (if vehicle belongs to a team member) or an
attested No Objection Certificate from the owner with the original Registration
Papers are to be presented during Technical Inspection. Failure to present the
same will directly lead to disqualification of the team. Teams can tune up their
engine to increase the performance. The karts engine should be started by the
driver alone without getting out from his seat and without any external assistance.

15.2 Transmission

Transmission shall always be to the rear wheels. The method and type is free but
use of any type of differential, whether through the axle, the wheel mounting hub
or by any other means, is prohibited. (A single piece axle is to be used).

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15.3 Gear Shifter

For teams with geared karts:

The gear shifter has to be pivoted on the steering column and operated by left
hand. Fore and aft movement of which should cause the gears to shift.

The mechanism to shift gears at shifter shaft of gearbox from gear shifter at
steering column can be lever or cable operated.

If a lever (with pivot arms) mechanism is used, care should be taken that the
links pass along the steering column support thereby not hindering the ingress and
egress of the driver.

Use of Pneumatic or solenoid operated shifter is permitted, controls of which

should be in accordance with section 3.5.

If Pneumatic system is used, 5/3 type 2 with double spring return direction
control valve is recommended. Tanks meant for storing pressurized gases are only
to be used. All tubes and connectors should be for pneumatic systems. Tubing
should be routed such that there is no safety hazard, preferably with safety casing.
Mounting of the cylinder and tank should be away from hazardous elements. Use
of Pressure regulator is mandatory. Teams are to get extra pressurized tanks or
compressors by themselves.

If solenoid operated shifter is used, control should be through relays. Solenoid

assembly should be away from hazardous elements. Wiring should be routed
through a safety casing. Use of fuses for the rated current is mandatory.

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15.4 Clutch

The clutch should be paddle operated and if operated individually from the gear
change mechanism, it should be on the right side of the steering column,
operation and shape being similar to automotive paddle shifter.

It is highly recommended that teams use an integrated mechanism where pulling

the gear shifter towards the steering column actuates the clutch, fore and aft
motion causes gear to shift.

Additionally if a team chooses to use a rod shaped shifter and or clutch lever it
must have a large ball end. (Similar to a gear knob from a car)

Use of motorcycle levers is strictly prohibited.

Clutch Mounting for Illustration Purpose Only

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15.5 Fuel and Position of Fuel Tank

The karts must run on Petrol.

The placement of fuel tank should be such that it maintains a proper
distance from the engine and also it should not be above the battery.
It must be securely fixed to the chassis and be designed in such a way that
neither it nor the fuel pipes (which must be flexible) present any danger of
leakage during the event. A quick attachment to the chassis is strongly
recommended. The tank shall in no way be shaped to act as an
aerodynamic device.
The tank must supply the engine only under normal atmospheric pressure
(this means that, apart from the fuel pump located, any principle or system,
mechanical or not, which may have an influence on the internal pressure of
the fuel tank is forbidden).
It is mandatory to place it between the main tubes of the chassis-frame
and mounted on main tubes ahead of the seat and behind the rotation
axis of front wheels, i.e. under the steering column.
The fuel pump must have a return line to the tank, i.e., fuel pump
should not act against the float of carburettor this can be achieved by using
a T junction where one end is connected to outlet of pump other end to
inlet of carburettor and the third end being the return line, back to the tank.

15.6 Muffler and Exhaust

Concept of Go-Green should be kept in mind while selecting the appropriate

exhaust system. In order to reduce the noise, efficient exhaust silencers are
compulsory. The exhaust system shall discharge behind the Driver and shall not
operate at a height of more than 45 cm from the ground. The external diameter of
the exhaust silencer outlet must not exceed 3 cm.
It is forbidden for the exhaust in any way to pass forward and across the plane in
which the Driver is seated in his normal driving position.
The noise limit in force is 108 dB/A maximum, including all tolerances and the
influence of the environment. Checks may be carried out at any moment during
the event. Any infringement ascertained during a check in an event can lead to
penalty or disqualification.

15.7 Battery
Only sealed, leak proof (maintenance free) batteries are allowed.
The proper instructions for use prescribed by the Manufacturer must be respected,
and the presence of the EC and markings for Lithium battery must be
ascertained.
They must be located within the chassis perimeter and be mechanically attached to
the chassis-frame such that it doesnt pose any safety concerns.
The battery must have a safety strap which prevents it from moving out of the
battery box.

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