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1st April 2011
Over the past week there have been rumours circulating regarding the materials used in the construction of the Intrepid range of karts. We would like to take this opportunity to explain this situation for the benefit of Intrepid owners and also for all others that have made comment on the situation or have shown interest. At the beginning of 2009 Intrepid entered into a 3-year homologation period with the International Federation. This is a very expensive and time consuming process and allows the manufacturers to compete at the highest level internationally during the 3-year homologation period. At the end of that period the chassis is no longer eligible to run at these high level events unless they are re-homologated. This does not mean that the chassis are redundant, but are then ideally suited to use at club level and recreational events. When Intrepid set out developing their current V range of karts, the research on materials was exhaustive and they along with other manufacturers chose to use a very high grade Chrome Moly tube that we are told has a high chromium content which when formed eliminates a lot of the materials magnetic attraction properties. This material was well within the homologation guidelines when the karts were put into production by Intrepid and other brands. During the 2010 season the International Federation decided to redefine how they measure a materials magnetic properties and this was to come into effect at the 1st January 2011. This is not an ideal situation for manufacturers as it is mid-way through a current homologation period but will have limited effect for Intrepid as they had already ceased the use of the Chrome Moly in July 2010. It should be noted that the outstanding results achieved for Intrepid including the International team World Championship wins in both KZ1 and KF3 are on new generation chassis that conform to the current change by the International Federation. Quote from Mirko Sguerzoni, President of the Intrepid/SKM Group "We believe that this a poor decision by the Federation to make such changes midway through a homologation period, however we have moved to a new material last year and the result has been a change for the better. We have had outstanding success with the new chassis and top results in all countries." What this means for the Intrepid owner in Australia. 1. For our Intrepid drivers competing at CIK-level events All of our karts attending this weekends CIK Stars of Karting event in Adelaide are from the new material that conforms to the International standard and there is no need for any concern for these drivers. 2. For our Intrepid family racing at - Club level, Pro Tour, State and National titles. The rule regarding the frame can be found at Chapter 25.01 of your AKA 2011 Rulebook at point (f) and reads as follows Frame: Shall be all metal and shall not extend sideways beyond the outside wall of any tyre.
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