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12-21-03

2004 BRIGGS & STRATTON OHV NATIONAL CHALLENGE.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The International Kart Federation is excited to announce the participation of Briggs & Stratton in awards at both of our IKF 4 Cycle Grand National events through the - 2004 BRIGGS & STRATTON OHV NATIONAL CHALLENGE.

According to an announcement from Dave Klaus of Briggs & Stratton Motorsports, the winner of every IKF Grand National class using the new OHV (overhead valve) Animal and World Formula motors will receive $1000 from Briggs in addition to the coveted Duffy. Junior class drivers will receive the award in the form of a savings bond.

The first event is the 4 Cycle Speedway Grand Nationals at Bayou Cajun Raceway in Dubberly, Louisiana on July 5-9, 2004. Two of the $1000 prizes will be awarded to the winners of Stock Animal Medium and Stock Animal Heavy.

The 4 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals held August 11-14, 2004 at McMinnville Raceway in McMinnville, Oregon will host 6 classes eligible for the prizes: Junior I Animal Sportsman, Junior II Stock Animal, Animal Sportsman, Animal Super Sportsman, and World Formula.

IKF has been in the forefront of providing racing venues for this significant new family of racing specific motors. All age groups are accommodated in the IKF classes and classes are available offering different levels of preparation and tuning by the karter.

Winning karters with a Duffy in one hand and a fist full of ca$h in the other should provide dazzling photo opportunity smiles at the awards ceremonies.

For more information, see www.ikfkarting.com.

KART EXPO ANNOUNCES WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS AGENDA
Wheaton, Illinois — Kart Expo announces one of the most ambitious workshop and seminar schedules in its 12-year history. “We’re ecstatic that the industry has stepped up to fill the ‘Tom Argy’ void”, said Darrell Sitarz, Expo Director. Argy, a seminar fixture at the show, was killed in an auto accident in November. “This year, we have a tremendous mix of topics, something for everyone”. Kart Expo International will take place on February 21-22 in St. Charles, Illinois, as suburb of Chicago.

The following is the workshop, seminar and meeting schedule as of 12/21/03.

FEE-BASED WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
Friday, February 20, 2004
9:00AM – 5:00PM (Day-long)
KIC Presents TRACK DIRECTORS WORKSHOP
Presented by John Nuttall, Tony Barton and Terry Riggins
For information, call 859-760-5850

Saturday, February 21, 2004
9:00 AM -12:00 Noon (3 Hours)
KIC Presents 2-CYCLE TECH SEMINAR
Presented by Mike Lapke, Gary Schneider, Steve Jacobsen and Bob White
For information, call 859-760-5850

FREE KART EXPO SEMINARS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2004
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
INDOOR KART RACING BUSINESS: MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES
Presented by Peter F. Olesen, Peter F. Olesen & Associates

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
INTRODUCTION TO DATA ACQUISITION
Presented by AIM Sports

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TAG USA™ - A NEW BEGINNING
Presented by Dave Larson and others from TAG USA

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SPEED SECRETS
Presented by Bruce Cleland and Ross Bentley

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2004
11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
COLLECTING AND ANALYZING RACE DATA FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE
Presented by Bob Chiras, Digatron

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
BE PIT FIT (Fitness training for the kart racer)
Presented by Jim Leo, Pit Fit Training

1:00PM – 2:30 PM
INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION
Presented by Gary Smith and others

EXPO MEETINGS AND BANQUETS
(As of 12/21/03)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2004
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Karting Industry Council
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Karting Industry Council
QUARTERLY BOARD MEETING

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2004
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SSC DEALER AWARDS BANQUET

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
KIC NATIONAL TECH COMMITTEE MEETING

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
INTRODUCTION TO THE
KARTING INDUSTRY COUNCIL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2004
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
BURRIS NATIONAL SPEEDWAY SERIES MEETING

Saturday 4:00 PM - ?
MRP/BIREL DEALER MEETING

Saturday Evening 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
SHIFTER KART ILLUSTRATED
“SKI AWARDS” BANQUET

10:00PM - ?
‘IRISH WAKE’
TO HONOR TOM ARGY JR.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2004
8:00 AM -10:00 AM
ANNUAL KARTING INDUSTRY COUNCIL ASSOCIATION SUMMIT CONFERENCE BREAKFAST

For more information on the show and a list of exhibitors, see “Kart Expo Update” on this site or call 630-653-7368 or karting@msn.com.

FORMULA KART ANNOUNCES THE OFFICIAL SPEC TIRES AND FUEL FOR FL WINTER TOUR
Panama City, Florida — Formula Kart Productions is happy to announce a renewed relationship with MG Tires as the Official Spec Dry Tire for all classes at the 6th Annual FL Winter Tour.

Bill Wright from FKP : "MG was a big supporter of the FL Winter Tour when we began the Tour, and I'm happy to renew this relationship. Based on past experience with MG tire, competitors can look forward to excellent performance at a very competitive price."

As in the past, race tires are purchased from the promoter and distributed at the events. Competitors may purchase tire vouchers either with their pre-registration*, or direct from the promoter at the event.

Pro 125 will have the option of racing the MZ or XZ. All other classes will race the MZ.

Formula Kart Productions is happy to announce a continued relationship with VP fuels and oils as the Official Spec Fuel and Oil for all classes at the 6th Annual FL Winter Tour.

Bill Wright from FKP: "Over the last few years VP has become accepted as THE fuel and oil for top level kart racing. Competitors can once again count on the consistent performance they have come to expect from the full line of VP Racing products."

As in the past, a pre-determined minimum number of fuel and oil vouchers per race-day are purchased from the promoter, and will be redeemed by FK at the events. Competitors may purchase fuel and oil vouchers either with their pre-registration*, or from the promoter at the event.

ICC and Rotax competitors will race on Motorsports 98. Moto competitors will race on C12. Competitors will have their choice of C2 or RC3 oil.

The 6th Annual FL Winter Tour will continue the tradition of providing great value and International prestige to Kart Racers from all over North and South America. The 5 previous FL Winter Tours have featured truly international fields, with racers from 6 different countries and 22 different U.S. states. Pro class racers have been paid over $39,200 in CASH purses, with amateur classes receiving over $33,000 in additional prizes and awards, for a combined payout of over $72,200 in cash and awards.

This years Tour will consist of 6 race days occurring over 3 race weekends, Homestead January 17-18, Palmetto February 14-15, and Ocala March 13-14. This year we anticipate a slight increase in participation from our friends from the north, as many shops and competitors are excited about our money-saving "double-race weekend" format.

Remember to check for updates at www.formulakart.com and http://skusaonline.com/regions/florida/index.htm. You can find detailed information about dates, classes, tracks, hotels, etc at those sites.

* Pre-registration forms will be available at www.formulakart.com no later than 12-20-03. Pre-registration will save the competitors $10 per race-day-entry.

For more information, or to find out about advertising opportunities at the 6th Annual FL Winter Tour, contact Bill Wright at Formula Kart Productions, 850-258-0846, or overdue@formulakart.com.

KIC ANNOUNCES 2-CYCLE TECH SEMINAR
Independence, Kentucky — The Karting Industry Council (KIC) announced that they will produce and present a 2-Cycle Tech Seminar on February 21, 2004, from 9 AM – 12 PM at Pheasant Run Resort & Convention Center in St. Charles, Illinois USA. The program will be held in conjunction with 2004 Kart Expo International presented by SSC Racing.

The program curriculum will cover pre-tech to post-tech including 1) safety inspection, 2) equipment inspection and 3) Engine Inspection. The 3-hour program will be presented by Mike Lapke, the National Tech Director of the International Racing Association, Gary Schneider, the WKA Manufacturers Cup Tech Director and Steve Jacobsen, KIC National Tech Committee. The entire program will be moderated by Bob White of KIC.

Cost of the program is $60.00 per person (note: There is a $10 Discount with Paid Receipt from 2004 Track Directors Workshop also to be conducted by KIC at Kart Expo.) Deadline for registration is February 10, 2004. For more info call KIC at 859-760-5850 or contact them at bwkic@msn.com.

About KIC
The Karting Industry Council (KIC) is the oldest and largest trade association for the sport in North America. KIC’s goal is a simple one – to promote karting through leadership. As an independent organization, KIC acts as a liaison between the karting industry and karting organizations, clubs and track owners. KIC provides leadership and information to create a strong, stable karting community and clear paths for advancement of the sport. Information about KIC’s mission and programs can be found at www.kartindustrycouncil.com.

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