F100 Releases 2017 Season Schedule

F100 is proud to announce their 2017 season schedule for the California Shootout, the SoCal Championship and the Club Challenge! F100 is offering more races and more options than ever, from one weekend winner-take-all events, to a multi-round ultra-competitive short travel regional series, to races with local clubs, F100 has something for every racer! Please see below for more information:

- California Shootout: a one weekend, winner takes all event with cash payouts and many other great prizes! F100, F206 and shifter kart classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-california-shootout

• October 28th and 29th at Willow Springs Kart Track in Rosamond, CA

- SoCal Championship: the same F100 traveling series you know and love. Hosted by F100. Affordable, clean, competitive and fun racing for racers of all ages, budgets and experience levels! F100 and F206 classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-socal-championship

1. Saturday, March 25th at Willow Springs Kart Track
2. Saturday, April 29th at Adams Motorsports Park (afternoon race)
3. Saturday, May 27th at Grange Motor Circuit
4. Saturday, July 22nd at Apex Kart Track (afternoon race)
5. Saturday, September 23rd at Grange Motor Circuit

- Club Challenge: race in F100 Level 1 and Level 2 , as well as Formula 206 classes with other F100 and F206 racers. The Club Challenge is a great way to travel and race against your fellow F100 and F206 racers in a more low-key environment while still racing for an F100 Championship. F100 generally does not host these events, they are hosted by local clubs. F100 and F206 classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-club-challenge

1. Sunday, February 26th at Willow Springs Kart Track
2. Saturday, July 8th at Bakersfield Kart Raceway (night race)
3. Saturday, August 26th at Apex Kart Track (night race)
4. Saturday, December 2nd at Grange Motor Circuit (CW, AM)
5. Saturday, December 2nd at Grange Motor Circuit (CCW, PM)

- Local: F100 maintains a list of clubs that utilize F100 class rules to help racers with F100 karts find additional local races that they may wish to participate in. All Level 1 and Level 2 racers are eligible to participate in F100 Local affiliated events, and Level 1 racers may participate in any Level 2 class hosted by F100 Local affiliated clubs (subject to rules of host club). F100 does not host or facilitate these events, they are hosted by local clubs.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-local

• Please check the list of clubs on http://www.f100karters.com/f100-local for a link to the websites of the various F100 Local affiliated clubs.

As always, for the most up to date information, including 2017 Class Structures and Rules, please head to F100karters.com, formula206karting.com and shifterkartchampionship.com.

F100 2017 Season Memberships will be available soon. 2016 Members will be given a chance to renew their memberships first, so that they may keep their 2016 number reservations, and then membership will be opened up to all.

Thank you for all your support and enthusiasm! We look forward to another great season of racing!

F100 Releases 2017 Rules and Class Structures

The Formula 100 Karting Series is primed for another thrilling year of affordable and competitive racing! In preparation for the 2017 season, F100 has released its 2017 class structures and rules. 

Since its inception, F100 has been dedicated to providing the highest level of competition at the most affordable price for racers of all ages, budgets and experience levels. Now entering its 6th year of competition, F100, and its affiliate F206, stay true to their original mission in a variety of ways including by providing the lowest entry fees of any racing series in Southern California, utilizing a graduated licensing system that allows racers to compete against drivers of similar experience levels, and enforcing effective clean racing rules that allow all racers a fair chance at the top step of the podium!

Along with these policies, F100 believes that rule consistency is also a key to its affordable competition mission. With this in mind, over the years F100 has made only minor changes to its rule set and class structure, always maintaining the ideal of putting racers first. Once again in 2017, F100 has remained true to its mission and has made only minimal changes and key additions to the F100 rules and class structures.

To read about the minor changes and key additions to the 2017 rules and class structures, please visit the following link: 
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/01/f100-f206-and-skc-2017-rule-classes-and.html

To view the all the updated rules and classes for F100 and F206, please visit the following links:
http://www.f100karters.com/rules-3
http://www.formula206karting.com/rules

If you would like to learn more about The Formula 100 Karting Series, Formula 206 Karting or the Shifter Kart Championship, please visit the following links: 
http://www.f100karters.com
http://www.formula206karting.com

F100 2017 Information Reference

In order to help keep racers informed about what is going on with F100 in 2017, F100 has put together this post as a reference. 

Please do not get overwhelmed by the amount of information available on this page. As F100 has matured we have found it necessary to provide very thorough explanations to our racers to ensure that our racing is as fast, fun and competitive as possible. If you have been racing with F100 for some time there is a good chance you already know all of this information, but if you are new to F100, please have a look below to see if any of this information is useful for you.

Please see below for a list of highlights and links to important information for the 2016 season:

- Important Tech and Safety Announcements
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/12/f100-2017-important-safety-and-tech.html

- Transponders
F100 HIGHLY RECOMMENDS AND REQUESTS THAT RACERS PURCHASE THEIR OWN TRANSPONDER
F100 will have limited rental transponders on hand and we would like to rent these only to new racers. The cost to purchase a new transponder from MyLaps with a 1 year subscription is not much more than renting a transponder at each race, and each subsequent years subscription is even less.
PURCHASING YOUR OWN TRANSPONDER WILL HELP YOU AND F100!
http://www.mylaps.com/en/products/x2-transponder-kart/1624

- Spec tire for Level 1 classes; Maxxis SLR
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/02/f100-socal-announces-maxxis-slr-as-new.html

- F100 Class Structure Explanation - Pick the F100 class that is right for you!
http://www.f100karters.com/Quick%20Guide%20-%20F100%20Classes.pdf

- Important Note About All Classes
All engine packages and exhaust pipes listed under a class are legal for use in that class regardless of whether or not you are the only one with that specific combination on race day. Do not feel the need to change your exhaust pipe or engine package on race day because you are the only one with that specific package. The rules are written in a way so that everything listed as legal under a class is equalized. Race what you have, especially in the Level 2 and Level 2 Clubman classes. For example, please do not feel that you need to change from a 4 pipe to a 3 pipe if you can't make the 3 pipe minimum weight just because no one else in the class has a 4 pipe. Run what you have and what works best for you - so long as it's listed in the rules it is legal for you to use and performance is equal on track.

- F100 Junior Tire Size Rule
For the FJ1 class, 7.10 rear tires are the only size allowed. For the FJ2 class, 7.10 AND 6.0 rear tires are allowed.

- Racing in Multiple Classes on Race Day
This is only allowed for some classes. A good rule of thumb is that if the two classes use the same engine then you can't race in both. This is done to maintain the integrity of the license ladder system. F100 does not want Level 1 racers winning everything in Level 2 classes or Level 2 racers getting discouraged in Level 1 classes. IF the two classes run different engines, such as FK125 and FK1, then you can race in those two classes. The fee for a second class entry is half the normal price. ALSO, racers cannot race in a Level 2 class and a Level 1 class on the same race day.

- F100, F206 and SKC 2017 Rule, Classes and Schedule Changes and Additions Information
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/01/f100-f206-and-skc-2017-rule-classes-and.html

- Exhaust Restrictors for Leopard, PRD and Rotax Engines (Level 2 classes)
Exhaust restrictors for the Leopard, PRD and Rotax engines are required for use in all applicable Level 2 classes. Restrictors are available for sale on race day as well as through F100 directly.

- Gearing for Info for Restricted 125cc TaG Engines

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/02/lets-discuss-leopard-and-prd-gearing.html

- New FC1 Comer Cadet Class
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/03/f100-socal-announces-new-class-for.html

- On-board Camera Discussion
http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/03/lets-discuss-on-board-cameras.html

F100 Rule, Class Structure and Schedule Changes and Additions Information

Since its inception, F100 has been dedicated to providing the highest level of competition at the most affordable price for racers of all ages, budgets and experience levels. Now entering its 6th year of competition, F100 stays true to its original mission in a variety of ways including by providing the lowest entry fees of any racing series in Southern California, utilizing a graduated licensing system that allows for racers to compete against drivers of similar experience levels, and enforcing effective clean racing rules that allow all racers a fair chance at the top step of the podium.

Along with these policies, F100 believes that rule consistency is also a key to its affordable competition mission. With this in mind, over the years F100 has made only minor changes to its rule set and class structure, always maintaining the ideal of putting racers first. Once again in 2017, F100 has remained true to its mission and has made only minimal changes and key additions to the F100 rules and class structures. A list of key changes and additions is below:

Schedule

F100 is offering more races than ever, with racing year round at the F100 California Shootout, the F100 SoCal Championship, the F100 Club Challenge and F100 Local levels!

- Many different places to race, with all kinds of options and races almost every weekend:

- California Shootout: a one weekend, winner takes all event with cash payouts and many other great prizes! F100, F206 and shifter kart classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-california-shootout

- SoCal Championship: the same F100 traveling series you know and love. Hosted by F100. Affordable, clean, competitive and fun racing for racers of all ages, budgets and experience levels! F100 and F206 classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-socal-championship

- Club Challenge: race in F100 Level 2 and Level 2 Clubman, as well as Formula 206 classes with other F100 and F206 racers. This is a great way to travel and race against your fellow F100 and F206 racers in a more low-key environment while still racing for an F100 Championship. F100 generally does not host these events, they are hosted by local clubs. F100 and F206 classes offered.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-club-challenge

- Local: F100 maintains a list of clubs that utilize F100 class rules to help racers with F100 karts find additional local races that they may wish to participate in. F100 does not host or facilitate these events, they are hosted by local clubs.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-local

Rule Supplement

- Points structure has changed to ensure that year-end points championships are as competitive as possible

- Championship awards; a rule regarding a minimum number of yearly participants has been added for a class to be eligible for year-end awards

- Race day trophies; a rule regarding a minimum number of race day participants has been added for a class to be eligible for daily trophies

- Updated spec pump gas stations
- VP MS98 and VP C12 are both legal for those choosing the race fuel option in certain F100 classes.

Engine Tech

- KT100 rule changes: 10cc minimum combustion chamber volume (was 11cc in 2016 and prior years), 8500rpm clutch stall speed limit

- Add Vortex Rok TT for use in FK125 TaG Masters class

- Add IAME X-30 for use in FK125 TaG Masters class

- Add Rotax for use in FK125 TaG Masters and some Level 2 classes (with exhaust restrictor)

- JICA: WB3a carburetor is the spec carburetor for use on JICA engines

- Spec PRD (with the HL166 or HL395 carburetor) added for use with an exhaust restrictor in some Level 2 classes

Class Structure

- FC2 and FJ2 have been removed from the F100 SoCal Championship due to low entry counts. FC1, FC1 Comer and FJ1 are still in the class structure. FC2 and FJ2 can be run at the F100 Club Challenge, as needed.

- FC1, FC1 Comer and FJ1 tire rule change; more tires are now legal for use, making it easy for Cadet and Junior races to race with F100

- Classes added: 
--- FK1 Grand Masters (optional for ages 50+)
--- FK125 TaG Masters (full TaG Masters class)
--- F206 L0206 Sr

- Add Rotax with exhaust restrictor to Level 2 Senior classes

- FK1 Senior rule change: added lower weight options for HPV/KPV and KT100

- KT100: 4 pipe option in Senior, Masters and Grand Masters classes

- Spec PRD restricted (exhaust restrictor) now allowed in Level 2 Senior classes

- Formula 206 - LO206 Sr is currently the only class available. More classes will be added if there is enough interest.