Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions concerning karting with MKA are contained on this page. If you would like to have a question added, or information updated, please contact the webmaster.

  1. Manitoba Karting Association
    1. What is the Manitoba Karting Association?

      2. The Manitoba Karting Association (MKA) is Manitoba's only ASN associated club offering kart racing.

    2. Are there regular meetings?

      3. Yes, typically the club meets on every third Tuesday @ 7:30 PM CST at the Wildewood Club.

  2. Membership
    1. How do I become a member?

      2. All members must register annually by filling out a membership application package. Completed packages must be provided to the MKA Secretary along with the necessary payment.

    2. How much does it cost to become a member?

      3. Membership costs depends on the number of drivers registered. As of 2008, a single driver membership costs $100 CDN (with additional drivers costing $20 CDN each). This membership fee does not include the costs associated with actually participating in a race weekend.

      If you have missed part of the season, then the membership fee is reduced based on the number of races missed. Each missed race reduces the cost by $5. For example: if the member has missed 5 races, then the membership is reduced by $25 to $75 for the remainder of the season.

      Note that the latest cost for membership is included in the supplementary rules. Refer to the Race Season Information page for a copy of the latest rulebook/membership costs.

    3. When/where can I provide my volunteer cheques?

      4. Volunteer cheques should be provided along with your membership application package to the MKA Secretary. Three cheques should be made with each having a value of $75 CDN. They can be made payable to "MKA". The three cheques can be post-dated for May 1, June 1, and July 1.

    4. What driver numbers are available?

      5. An active driver registry can be found here. Numbers are reserved for drivers participating in the previous race season. Numbers otherwise not listed are available. If in doubt, check with the MKA Secretary to determine number availability.

    5. My son/daughter is X years old - what class can he/she compete in?

      6. The following age restrictions apply:

      • Junior 1 5.5 Honda: The driver must be 8 prior to the start of the racing season (mid April).
      • Junior 2 5.5 Honda: The driver must be 12 prior to the start of the racing season. Note that 11-year old drivers who achieve the age of 12 years during the calendar year have the option of racing Junior 1 or Junior 2.
      • Senior 6.5 Honda: The driver must be 16 or older. A Junior 2 driver may "move up" on their 16th birthday, but may never race as a Junior again.

  3. Buying a Kart
    1. Where can I buy a kart?

      2. Karts can be purchased from:

      • Current/retiring members (used karts), typically being posted in our discussion forum.
      • BRE (offering both new and used karts), formerly known as Extreme Kart Racing.

    2. What about insurance?

      3. Astro Insurance offers the service to insure your kart. A form is available here.

    3. Where can I test drive a kart?

      4. Often members will allow their karts to be test driven by friends/family following a race event. For the nominal fee of $5 (made payable to MKA), an individual can take a test drive of a kart on the Gimli race track. A waiver must be filled out prior to driving on the Gimli race track.

  4. Racing
    1. What classes are available?

      2. As of 2008, the classes available are:

      • Junior 1 5.5 Honda
      • Junior 2 5.5 Honda
      • Junior ROTAX
      • Senior 6.5 Honda
      • Senior ROTAX

    2. Where are races held?

      3. All regular season races are held at the Gimli race track. Occassionally, "street races" are held in alternate venues from year to year.

    3. How do I get to the race track?

      4. A map is available here.

    4. How many races are there each year?

      5. A total of 10 races are held annually. Of these 10 races, the top 8 are used for final point calculations. Note that a bonus is applied if a driver participates in all races. A final enduro race is usually held at the end of the race season in addition to the 10 races.

    5. How do I get to the track?

      6. Directions are available here.

  5. Kart Maintenance
    1. Engine

    2. Clutch

    3. Chassis

    4. Frame / Suspension

    5. Fuel
      1. What kind of fuel can I use?

        2. Fuel is dependent on the type of engine which you use:

        • Honda 5.5 & 6.5: Fuel is regulated to normal octane gasoline. Race fuel must be purchased from the Gimli Co-Op station at pump #1. It is recommended to fuel your own vehicle prior to fueling your gasoline container in order to ensure that there is no potential for premium gasoline to be contaminate your racing fuel supply.
        • Rotax: TBD


    6. Tyres
  6. Racing

Last updated January 10th, 2009 @ 14:00.