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Effective September 4, 2024, a clarification to Rule 29.e of the 2024 Briggs & Stratton 206 regulations will be enforced as follows:

In addition to requiring the use of a stock, unaltered Briggs & Stratton flywheel key bearing the official B&S logo (with an allowable key width between .1825” and .1875”), no offset keyways are permitted. The orientation of the flywheel key is now explicitly defined: the widest part of the key, which is defined as the allowable key width, must be aligned parallel to the opening of the slot in the crankshaft.

This update aims to close a recently discovered gray area in the rulebook. By specifying the required alignment of the flywheel key, it ensures that no performance advantages can be gained through the use of non-standard key orientations that may alter engine timing.

In practical terms, the widest section of the key must run parallel to the opening in the crankshaft slot, preventing any deviations that could potentially enhance engine performance. This clarification is part of the ongoing effort to maintain parity and fairness in competition by preserving the “sealed motor” concept, where all engines remain as equal as possible.

This rule will apply to all 206 classes at Snydersville Raceway, Oreville Kart Club, and the Microstock Racing Series. All competitors, engine preparers, and engine tech inspectors are expected to adhere to this updated rule immediately to ensure a level playing field in all future events.

2024 Rules are Posted. Go to https://snydersvilleraceway.com/rules-forms/ to view all of our updated rules. The 2024 Minors Release is not ready and will be posted as soon as possible. Here are the main changes for 2024:

• The weekly race program will feature JuiceBox’s, Karts, Champs, Microstocks, Slingshots, and Mini Mods.
• Jr. Sportsman: Flathead- No Change, Animal- No Change, Clone- Engine Spec Change: 2024 AKRA Box Stock Clone with Purple .500 Restrictor, Weenie Pipe Only, Open Clutch @ 285 LBS
• Jr. Sportsman Champ: Flathead- No Change, Animal- No Change, Clone Engine Spec Change: 2024 AKRA Box Stock Clone with Purple .500 Restrictor, Weenie Pipe Only, Open Clutch @ 320 LBS
• Briggs Stock Light- Renamed to Flathead 350. Weight increased from 340 LBS to 350 LBS
• Briggs Stock Heavy- Renamed to Flathead 375. Weight increased from 370 LBS to 375 LBS
• Briggs Super Heavy- Renamed to Flathead 400. Driver Minimum weight removed for 2024
• Clone Heavy- Rename to Clone 375. Weight increased from 370 LBS to 375 LBS
• Sr. 206 Champ- Weight increased from 410 LBS to 425 LBS
• Jr. Slingshots- Weight increased from 695 LBS to 710 LBS. See 2024 Tobias Rules for Changes
• AllStar Slingshots- See 2024 Tobias Rules for Changes
• Mini Mods- Weight increased from 550 LBS to 575 LBS.
• NEW CLASS: Box Stock Flat Kart Class will feature the DynoCams Ducar 212cc Engine or the Predator 212cc engine at 390 LBS. Age 15+. See the rule book and supplemental rules for engine specifications.
• Briggs 206 Spark Plug Gap Check and Intake Cam Lobe Centerline rule added. Champ Karts can now utilize the RLV EXF5700 Header if unable to make clearance with the roll cage.
• Start Rule Clarification: There is no passing (inside or outside) or lane changes until you’ve exited the start zone (passed the 2nd start cone)
• No Transponder for qualifying: If you come out without a Transponder on the car, you will be given another transponder to retime and lose your best lap.
• Missed qualifying slot: If you miss your time to go out, you will lose your best lap.
• Combining Classes- The Faster Class will start ahead of the slower class for the heat starts. Restarts and feature starting spots will go in the current overall position on the track. Both classes will be scored separately.
• Cars towed off or damaged beyond repair that cannot scale will receive last-place points.
• Money Races exceed $500 to win will have a complete tear down for the Top 3
• All Lead Weights and Ballast must be painted White and bolted to the car with a minimum 5/16″ bolt and fender washers for weights 7 LBS or less. Weights exceeding 7 LBS need to use 3/8″ bolt or two 5/16″ bolts. Weights must be double-nutted, or single-nutted with lock nut and have a clip through the bolt. Car numbers written on the weight are recommended.

Remember, please familiarize yourself with the rules, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to message us.

As many of you may know, social media blew up a few months ago regarding claims that some competitors and “engine tuners” had discovered a way to “twist” the camshaft inside the engines without breaking the seals. Although we have stayed silent on this potential issue up until now, our team has been actively looking for a solution to prevent this.

Cup Karts of North America, a large road course series, spent months gathering data from multiple sources. Hundreds of camshafts were measured and documented from both new and well-used engines, as well as engines from multiple years of production. They also asked key partners from within the industry to provide their own findings of camshaft measurements from their own engines and/or engines they had come through their shops.

The result of this effort is a huge amount of information to base the creation of an allowable tolerance that Racing Promotions (aka Snydersville Raceway) and Oreville Kart Club will now use to inspect engines with:

• In addition to the measurements in Briggs & Stratton 206 rules section 28 – Camshaft Profile Limits Rules:
  • Centerline of the INTAKE lobe must measure 105°-107°.

This rule will take effect immediately. We will also outline the procedure in which our tech team will perform this check, and how disqualifications or suspensions will be handled for engines found not to be compliant with this rule.

We know this announcement comes very close to race season and in a time when engine are hard to get, but unless you (or your engine tuner) have been messing around with the camshaft, you will have nothing to worry about.

WKA has updated the Helmet Certifications and has now allowed the Snell K Helmets. The additional Helmet Certifications will go into effect on Friday, April 29. Click on the link to view more: Tech-Update-2022-001-Helmet-Certifications.pdf (worldkarting.com)

ATTENTION ALL SLINGSHOTS – For the 2022 Snydersville Season, a VALID Tobias Slingshot Registration and Inspection is REQUIRED for both the Jr. and AllStar divisions. The racers with 2021 Tobias Registration have until Jan. 31, 2022, to submit the registration for car number renewal. All Slingshots must have their car inspected and registered by their second race to receive the finish, points, and payout.

The registration form can be downloaded at the link here (.docx file): https://c919a6e7-41e2-413a-ae0d-689908a0c886.filesusr.com/ugd/fea478_a5ffdce9cefb4ec3aaf3e792dde33055.docx?dn=Registration%202022%20Slingshot.docx.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@snydersvilleraceway.com