23-08-2012
The CIK-FIA has drawn up new rules relating to the sound emission in the classes KZ1 and KZ2, where with 125cc karts to drive on the turn. The kart circuits can find themselves in this decision. Here the statement that the joint go-kart tracks in Netherlands, Belgium and Germany brought out ë: "If circuits, we welcome this development in sound reduction, because this is in our and your interests, so the circuits can remain open in the future. We want to thank the CIK FIA. The noise reduction has a positive effect on the negotiations with the various municipalities and provinces. "
"We therefore ask to drivers and teams, together with us, the future of karting in Netherlands, Belgium and Germany ë. From now on we will strictly monitor the sound which is produced by the various karts. The TAG – classes have a considerable step made with the reduction of the sound, the KZ class have yet to make a big step. "
"Because the sound problems not only in Netherlands in consultation, we play met other circuits decided that this rule from now on. This means that not only during games this will apply, but also during training and that is why there are only 2 dampers with mark are permitted on the circuits:
Type 1: • – ELTO 118 aluminium curved end
• Type: Elto 108 carbon – curved end
The circuits where applicable, include The Country Kombikart Circuit Circuit Park Berghem, sard, go-kart track Strijen, Karting Genk, Karting, Karting, Kart track Kerpen Francorchamps Ostricourt.
On thisway it will be for the drivers clear that these rules apply to the above circuits and will also no more confusion can arise. We thank you for your co-operation and hope to see again soon on our circuits.
Karting Genk
Karting Ostricourt
Erftlandring Kerpen
Karting Francorchamps
Circuit Park Berghem
Kombikart Circuit The Country sard
View HERE the Press release CIK FIA:
"At its meeting of 15 June 2012 the FIA World Motor Sport Council validated the proposal of the Members of the International Karting Commission to limit noise to 108 dB … … As this decision is with immediate effect, the next international CIK ‐FIA races will already be concerned. "
 
Clarity concerns validity helmet inspections
It has come to our attention that among the drivers what is ambiguity concerns the validity of the different helmet tests, hence here a clear overview;
FIA 8860-2004: no end date
Snell SA-2010: no end date
Snell SA-2005: no end date
Snell SA-2000: no longer valid after 31-12-2014
BS6658-85 type A/FR: no longer valid after 12/31/2013
It is therefore a misunderstanding that the Snell SA-2005 inspection only a few years is valid. Having regard to the period of validity of the Snell SA-2000 verification is the Snell SA-2005 inspection presumably valid until 2020.
The above information applies to all regulations the FIA rules.
Some organizations, including DNRT, handling their own rules as regards helmets, at these organizations is no end date for all of the above tests.
At so-called Trackdays where a helmet is required you can also use all of the above tests.
See also the FIA list # 25:
