The following are a list of the classes run at the Forks Karting Speedway.

Age requirements shown are for the 2009 Racing Season.

Novice Rookie Gas

1. Blue Clone engine box stock or Hawk Performance Specialties spec
2. Max RPM 3800
3. Noram 16T clutch w/stock red springs
4. Rear gear 53 or 54T
5. Max tire rollout 35 in.
6. Chassis must meet the same Tech Rules as any other Jr. Chassis
7. No steering column fairings allowed.
8. Body work may be used upon approval of Pre-Race Tech director, but front nose cannot restrict driver’s view of the track.
9. Wide rear bumper required
10. Age - Attained age of 5 – competition age 7(born Jan 1st, 2002 thru Dec 31st 2002)

Rookie Gas

1. 5 HP Flat Head Briggs, or Box Stock Briggs Animal engine
2. Engines will run on pump gas only, NO additives.
3. Purple .425 Restrictor for Flathead – Blue 2-hole Restrictor for Animal - ***Both are subject to change***
4. Only shoe type clutches allowed.  Clutches must be Noram/Ratech GE Series, Mounted Inboard (Meaning shoes outward so you can see them).
5. Max Race-Ready Kart Weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Chassis must meet the same Tech Rules as any other Jr. Chassis
7. No steering column fairings allowed.
8. Body work may be used upon approval of Pre-Race Tech director, but front nose cannot restrict driver’s view of the track.
9. Kart and driver must weigh 235 pounds minimum.
10. Wide back bumper required.
11. Age - Born between Jan, 1st 1998 and Dec, 31st 2001

Rookie Gas Class Guidelines

1. A driver will be allowed to participate in this class for 2 years maximum.
2. Once a driver completes 3 nights of racing, that is considered a year of eligibility.
3. If a racer is showing consistent dominance in this class, they may be asked to move up to the next class. The end decision will be made between FKA and the parents or guardians of the racer. 

Jr. I Light – Flat Head Briggs

1. IKF Stock 5HP Flat Head Briggs.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. .425 blue Restrictor Plate must be used.
4. Weight--235lb. Minimum.
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1997 and Dec, 31 2001

  Jr. I Light – Animal

1. IKF Stock Briggs Animal.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. 3-hole .250 Black Restrictor Plate
4. Weight--235lb. Minimum.
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1997 and Dec, 31 2001

Jr. I Heavy

1. IKF Stock 5HP Flat Head Briggs with .425 blue Restrictor Plate, or
2. IKF Stock Briggs Animal, 3-hole .250 Black Restrictor Plate
3. Engines will run on alcohol.
4. Weight--270lb. Minimum--(Animal engine weight subject to change)
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1997 and Dec, 31 2001

Jr. II Light – Flat Head Briggs

1. IKF Stock 5HP Flat Head Briggs.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. .500 red Restrictor plate must be used.
4. Weight--285lb. Minimum.
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1993 and Dec, 31 1997.

Jr. II Light - Animal

1. IKF Stock Briggs Animal.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. 3-Hole .312 Gold Restrictor Plate
4. Weight--285lb. Minimum.
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1993 and Dec, 31 1997

Jr. II Heavy

1. IKF Stock 5HP Flat Head Briggs, with .500 Red Restrictor Plate, or,
2. IKF Stock Briggs Animal, 3-Hole .312 Gold Restrictor Plate
3. Engines will run on alcohol.
4. Weight--320lb. Minimum--(Animal engine weight subject to change)
5. Max Race-Ready Kart weight without Driver is 200 lbs.
6. Age--Born between Jan, 1st 1993 and Dec, 31 1997

Sr. Medium

1. 5HP Flat Head Briggs Only.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. Weight--345lb. Minimum.
4. Age--Born before Dec, 31st 1993

Sr. Medium - Animal

1. IKF Stock Briggs Animal.
2. Engine will run on alcohol.
3. Weight--345lb. Minimum.
4. Age--Born before Dec, 31st 1993

Sr. Heavy

1. 5HP Flat Head Briggs or IKF Stock Briggs Animal.
2. Engines will run on alcohol.
3. Weight—Flat Head (345lb.) Animal (370lb.-Subect to Change) Minimum.
4. Age--Born before Dec, 31st 1993

Yamaha

1. KT100 Yamaha
2. Weight--340lb. Minimum.
3. No Tire Prep Allowed.
4. Age--Born before Dec, 31st 1993

Masters

1. 5hp Briggs Flathead
2. Weight--380lb. Minimum.
3. Age--35 Years or older.

***FKA reserves the right to alter the restrictor plate size and weights of the karts to keep the classes safe and allow competition between the different types of engines***