Real TAG Series in NorCal

Carlos Hidrovo · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject: Real TAG Series in NorCal

I submitted a similar post in the Rotax forum, but figured I should also post this here.

I am looking for real TAG series (all motors inclusive, not only Parillas and BMs) in NorCal where I can run my Rotax, especially during the Summer months (June, July and August). I currently race at Infineon and last year they used to ran the Rotaxes in their "TAG" class of the Jim Russell Karting Championship Series, but this year they decided to only allow Leopards and BMs in their "TAG" class. Rotax will have its own class in a different series (Yokohama Racing Series), but this series have limited track time (one day) and no racing during the Summer months.

Thanks,

Carlos

Mitch Gillick · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 9:57 am Post subject:

NCK features a true TaG class www.nckroadracing.com, in addition to a Rotax Max class...

Weights / Engines:
375 lbs - Rotax 125
375 lbs - Parilla Leopard
375 lbs - Sonik VX125
375 lbs - Sonik SL125
375 lbs - Comer
375 lbs - Biland
375 lbs - BM Jaguar
395 lbs - Vortex Rok
395 lbs - Italsystem ML47H

The first race of the season is on March 6th... And, the entry fee has been waived ( FREE race entry ), if you pre-enter.

Bob Ogden · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:35 pm Post subject:

There's a 7-11 4 stroke and TAG series listed on the calendar on http://www.Norcal-Karting.com

I haven't been able to find much in the way of details, but still looking.

Prairie City will also be running a TAG class this year, minus the ROK and Biland engines. Not sure of the logic, but that's what Jerry wants to run.

If you have a Leopard, then most clubs will run a class and Region 11 has a Leopard (National Cup) class.

Hope that helps.

Randolph Ferguson · Joined: 20 Jul 2001 Posts: 307

Sell the Rotax and buy a BM! Laughing

RF

Steven Emanuel · Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 184

Mitch,

Do you have any idea where they came up with those weights? A twenty pound difference between the RoK and the Rotax? Man, I sure hope that's a misprint or some sort of joke.

Steve

Mitch Gillick · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 9:42 pm Post subject:

The TaG 125 class is an IKF National Road Race class. But, I don't know what IKF used as a guideline, in determining the weights... My guess is that they are guessing and will make adjustments as needed.

Personally, I haven't seen anyone running a Rok yet, even though Racing Karts of North America <kosmickartsusa.com>, located here in NorCal, is an importer.

I do hope and expect to see some Rok powered karts, at the season opener.

Carlos Hidrovo · Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 11:30 pm Post subject:

Randolph Ferguson · Joined: 20 Jul 2001 Posts: 307

Carlos,

The NorCal class that combines the BM and Leopard engines was around way before this whole taG thing started in the US. Alain Bourdes of ALPHA was instrumental in creating this class by originally importing the BM and introducing it to the NorCal area. The class is very, very popular, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 40 drivers and more at times. Why "fix something that isn't broken"? Thay have a good thing going and it would be foolish to screw it up. Hope this helps.

RF

Jose Rodo · Joined: 19 Aug 2002 Posts: 530

Mitch,
these are the weights you posted

Weights / Engines:
375 lbs - Rotax 125
375 lbs - Parilla Leopard
375 lbs - Sonik VX125
375 lbs - Sonik SL125
375 lbs - Comer
375 lbs - Biland
375 lbs - BM Jaguar
395 lbs - Vortex Rok
395 lbs - Italsystem ML47H

And these are the ones I took from TAG USA

Rotax Max FR125 - 365 Ibs.
Comer - 370 Ibs.
BM Jaguar - 370 Ibs.
Parilla Leopard - 370 Ibs.
Biland 250 SA - 375 Ibs.
Vortex Rok - 375 Ibs.
SonikVX125 - 385 Ibs.
Sonik SL125 - 385 Ibs.
Italsistem ML47H - 390 Ibs.

Which ones are correct? Where did you took yours from?

Mitch Gillick · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:48 am Post subject:

I took the information out of the 2004 IKF rule book, page 52, section 311, class #13 TAG.

On Wednesday PM, the NCK BOD voted to add an additional TaG 125 local option class, to provide TaG road racers with an additional event that they can participate in. Rules / specs are the same as the IKF TaG class.

BTW, Jim Phillips has committed to bring 3 Rok powered karts to Reno-Fernley... kosmickartsusa.com/vortex/rok.htm. And, Bill Pinzini, while not committed, said; "Maybe," when asked if he would be bringing an Italsistem powered kart.