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2025 Rule Book: https://orevillekartclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Oreville-Rule-Book.pdf

2025 Rule Changes:

• BRIGGS 206 ENGINE CHANGES:
  • Camshaft check: In addition to the various cam profile checks specified in the Briggs and Stratton rule set, Tech inspectors will verify that the intake lobe center is between 105°-107.5°. Any camshaft measuring outside of this specification will result in disqualification.In addition to the Briggs and Stratton rule set in both Section 26. a and 26.c; the Briggs & Stratton Engine Seal Database may be referenced by Tech Officials to confirm Factory pop up dimensions for individual engines.
    • A tolerance of .001 +/- will be permitted.Any racer whose engine is found to be more than .001 +/- the engine’s original build specification for popup will be disqualified and may have the seals cut making it ineligible for future use at any Oreville events.
• • 1st and 2nd Generation Motors: The old-style Briggs hologram seal with no tracer and the black tracer wire is still allowed to compete if it isn’t tampered with and meets the current year Briggs rules.
• • Air Filters: The Spec Briggs 206 Air Filter is mandatory in all classes, except the Microstocks which may utilize a legal WKA Animal Air Filter.
  • All 206 Road Course Classes and Sportsman 206 Oval will now be required to use a BRIGGS 206 APPROVED SHOE CLUTCH. Disk clutches are prohibited.
• Exhaust/Muffler (4-cycles Only): Mufflers/Silencers are required. Loss of a muffler or exhaust will result in a DQ for the session. A loose muffler/exhaust can result in a DQ if safety becomes an issue.
  • Safety wiring of the Exhaust Header Bolts is mandatory for all classes.
  • Safety Wiring of the muffler/silencer to the exhaust header is mandatory for all classes (except for the Weenie Pipe and Box Stock Classes).
• Added Micro Swift, Mini Swift, KA100 Junior, and KA100 Senior to Road Course Class List
• Added Sportsman 206 (following Road Course Rules), Jr. Box Stock, Jr. Box Stock Champ, Sr. Box Stock, and Sr. Box Stock Champ to Oval Class List.
• All Clone Classes will utilize both 2025 NKA and AKRA Box Stock Engine Rule Sets. You must declare your engine package with the Tech Director.
• Classes with Rev Limiters/Max RPM rules will be checked via the on-board data logger (Mychron, Alfano, etc.) following the session being teched. Clearing the on-board data before inspection will result in an automatic DQ and additional penalties related to motor infraction rules. Karts without a data logger will be checked on the stand to verify the max RPM.

Race Day and Tech Rule Changes:

• Driver/Car/Engine Changes
  • Driver/Car changes must be reported to track officials prior to the race entering the track. If the driver or car change occurs BEFORE the first qualification event (i.e., Heat Race), no penalty will be issued. Changes made AFTER the first qualification event; the driver/car must start at the rear of the field. Any Driver/Car changes WITHOUT NOTICE will result in disqualification for the event and incur a one-race suspension.
  • Engine Changes: Any Engine Changes (including carburetor changes) after the driver’s first qualification event must occur in the specified tech area under the observation of the tech inspector. The driver will be placed at the rear of the next session(s). Failure to report an engine change or have broken paint at post-race tech will result in a DQ for the event and incur a one-week suspension. Engines or Engine Components that are swapped will be held in tech until the end of the event!
    • The only exception is swapping two different motors (i.e., Flathead to Animal or Animal to 206). Both motors will be sealed to ensure no similar engine (i.e., Flathead to Flathead) swapping occurs.
• Engine sealing: Tech inspectors will at their discretion seal any portion of the engine with marking paint after Qualifying or a Heat Race. If repairs are needed which a sealed location to be opened, a tech inspector must be present prior to work beginning and must be done in the tech area. The engine must be resealed before it returns to the track.
• Engine Protesting: If a competitor wishes to protest another competitor’s engine, the protest fee is: Complete Motor Inspection- $150; Carburetor, Head, and Fuel/Oil inspection- $75; Restrictor/Slide Check- $25. PAID CASH ONLY! And the steps below must be followed:
  • The Race Director must be notified of a protest at the scale/impound area while both cars are in the impound area IMMEDIATELY.
  • Both the protestors and the protested car/engine must remain in the tech area until the tech procedure for the engine being protested is complete.
  • If, after the engine teardown, the protested engine is found to be legal, the engine owner receives all the protest money.
  • The protester engine will be teched first and, if found illegal, will be disqualified, and the Protested engine owner will receive all the protest money. The protest is concluded if the protestor engine is not legal.
• A Weight Sticker is required on the any kart competing in a mixed motor class and Sr. 206 Road Course. THE WEIGHT STICKER must be posted and visible on the car for the specific motor package or weight class in use.
  • Flat Karts- Left side on fairing or kart body (near fairing).
  • Champs- Left side upper roll cage bar.

Due to the weather set to hit Sunday, we have decided to move the meeting to a TEAMS VIRTUAL meeting. It will start at 1 p.m. You can join via Teams Desktop, Web, or Mobile app, where you can follow along as we screen share the rule book. You can also dial in by phone to listen and voice your recommendations. You will join either using the “Join the meeting now” or via the phone number.

Please join 10-15 minutes before the meeting starts at 1 p.m. You can join in from your web browser via Teams, the mobile Teams app, or by telephone using the phone number.

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The 2025 Oreville Kart Club Rules and Membership Meeting is set for January 19 at Emmaus Social Hall No. 1: 50 South 6th Street, Emmaus, PA. Doors open at 12:45pm and the Meeting will start at 1pm. Everyone is welcome to attend (member, non-member, and newcomers) to meet the Board and its fellow members/racers. We hope you join us as we get ready for a Fun and Exciting 2025 racing season.

The Annual Monster Mash Halloween event will cap the 2024 racing season at Oreville Kart Club this Sunday, Oct. 6. We will have a Regular Show of All Classes of Karts, Champs, and Microstocks on the docket for the Oval and Road Course! On top of that, we will have the Monster Mash festivities with Trick or Treating during Intermission for the Kids, a Trailer Decorating Contest with Prizes for the Top 3, and LOTS AND LOTS OF CANDY! Spectators will be allowed to go down at Intermission to join in the festivities. REMEMBER, SPECTATING IS FREE FOR ALL AGES! Come on out, everyone, and join us for the season finale at Oreville Kart Club! Gates open at 10 am, Practice at 12 pm, Racing at 1:30 pm, and Intermission approx. 2:30pm, and Features around 3:15 pm. See you all at Oreville!

Mertztown, PA – Due to rain today, racing is canceled for Sunday, Sept. 29. See you all next Sunday for our Season Finale with the Monster Mash!!!

Calling all vintage karting enthusiasts! This event is set to bring together karts from the 1950s to the late 1980s in an unforgettable weekend of racing, kart shows, and fun! This is Race #4 of the Eastern Vintage Karting / Promoter’s Cup Series, but this event is open to ALL EVK/VKA members and non-member Freelance Racers to join in!

Key Highlights:

• Vintage Kart Racing & Show on Saturday!
• Swap Meet on Friday & Saturday!
• FREE Friday Night BBQ Dinner with the all-famous Bench Seat Racing!
• Sunday: $150 to win Sportsman 206 Road Course + regular race for all modern classes – plus, vintage karts will join in!

Event Schedule:

• Friday, Sept. 13: Gates Open 9 AM | Practice 12 PM-5 PM | Dinner/Bench Seat Racing ~6 PM
• Saturday, Sept. 14: Sign-In 9 AM | Kart Show 11 AM | Practice 12 PM | Racing 1:30 PM
• Sunday, Sept. 15: Gates Open 10 AM | Practice 12 PM | Racing 1:30 PM

Don’t miss out on this EPIC weekend of racing and vintage karts!

Mertztown, PA – This Sunday, Sept. 8, the Inexperienced Mechanics (Men) and Powder Puff (Ladies) will take to the oval and road course in the Summer Splash Races. These races will be held at the end of the day. Again, inexperienced racers are welcome; you will need to have a kart to borrow, borrow proper safety equipment for the type of kart you are driving, long pants and closed-toe shoes, and a Pit Pass. Additionally, we have a complete Regular Race on tap on the fast and fun asphalt oval and road course. Come on out and join us in the Lehigh Valley for some exciting and fun go-kart racing! Gates open at 10am, Practice at 12:15pm, and Racing kicks off at 1:30pm. See you all Sunday!

Mertztown, PA – This Sunday, August 25, we will have OUR ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC! Everyone is welcome to join in the Picnic at the End of the Day! We asked that you please bring a Covered Dish if you plan on attending! Additionally, we have a $250 to win Sr. 206 Light Money Race on the docket, where the drivers will go for 25 Laps on the Road Course. Lastly, we will have a FEATURES ONLY SHOW (20 Laps on Road Course and 25 Laps on the Oval – Except Vintage) this Sunday featuring All Classes of JuiceBox’s, Karts, Champs, and Microstocks on the Fast 1/6th mile oval and 1/4 mile road course! Come on out and join us this Sunday for some exciting fun in the Lehigh Valley! Gates open at 10am, Drivers Meeting at 11:50am, Practice at 12pm, and Racing at 1:30pm. See you all Sunday!

Sr. 206 Light Money Race:

• $250 to win w/ 5 or more karts, 4 or less karts will be 80% payout
• $45 to enter
• Format: Qualifying (4-Laps) – 25 Lap Feature
• Specs: 2024 Briggs Lo206 Rules, Open Clutch Rule, Vega Red VAH Tires Only, Spec Fuel (See Rulebook), 340 LBS, Ages 15 & Up

$250 to win Payout:
5- $250 $30
6- $250 $35
7- $250 $40 $30
8- $250 $50 $35 $15
9- $250 $60 $40 $30
10- $250 $75 $50 $35 $20
11- $250 $80 $55 $40 $25 $20
12- $250 $85 $60 $40 $30 $25
13- $250 $90 $65 $45 $35 $25 $25
14- $250 $95 $70 $50 $40 $30 $25
15- $250 $100 $75 $50 $40 $35 $30 $20
16- $250 $105 $80 $55 $40 $35 $30 $25
17- $250 $110 $85 $60 $45 $35 $30 $25 $20
18- $250 $115 $90 $65 $45 $40 $30 $25 $25
19- $250 $120 $95 $70 $50 $40 $30 $30 $25 $15
20- $250 $125 $100 $75 $50 $40 $30 $30 $25 $20

Mertztown, PA – Racing for Sunday, August 18 has been canceled due to rain and severe weather. The Picnic will be held next Sunday, August 25. Have a great weekend and stay dry!

This Sunday, August 18, we will have OUR ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC! Everyone is welcome to join in the Picnic at the End of the Day! Please call the track at 610-381-3787 if you plan on attending by Wednesday. We asked that you please bring a Covered Dish! We will have a FEATURES ONLY SHOW this Sunday featuring All Classes of JuiceBox’s, Karts, Champs, and Microstocks on the Fast 1/6th mile oval and 1/4 mile road course! Come join us this BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND for some excitement at Oreville! Gates open at 10am, Practice at 12pm, and Racing at 1:30pm! See you all at Oreville!