Originally Posted by MarkB

Unlimited All-Stars Administrators, Racers and Fans,

It has come to my attention that there are a couple of matters that I need toclarify for the good of UAS racing across the country. Although I have notspent much time lately on any internet forums, I have spent A LOT of time onthe phone and through e-mail with many of the administrators. Additionally,Eric Rector has provided extremely valuable assistance in calling many of youabout your opinions about some of the hot issues in the UAS and he and Icommunicate a lot. Through those discussions I have come to learn that thereis a feeling among the administrators that they would be more comfortable withme taking on more of a role as a benevolent dictator on some issues. Furthermore the majority of the administrators would vote differently on one ofthe most controversial issues since they learned more about that issue. Ofcourse that issue isthe weight for the Wankel engine. With those factors in mind, I am issuing anexecutive directive that the following wording will be the rule as it is to beprinted in the 2010 Rule book and listed on the official UAS web site. Therule WILL BE as follows;

“2. F. Single Rotor Rotary (Wankel) Engines. 295 cc maximum displacement. Engine must be normally aspirated. No nitrous oxide, fuel injection or forcedair induction, otherwise no limit to modification. The exhaust system of allWankel engine powered karts must be completely wrapped with heat insulating tape.

Minimum weight will be determined by the formula 135 lbs plus 1 lb per cc. (notethat a 295cc engine would weigh 430 lbs)

Competitors entering a UAS race with a Wankel engine will be required to provideliterature from the manufacturer that positively identifies the engine andclearly indicates the displacement.”

I am making this ruling with the full knowledge that some will not like it andprobably tear me up on the forums or call or e-mail me expressing theirdisgust. I will just have to accept that and realize it just goes with theterritory of the position that I am in .Others will love it and most just won’tcare. Whatever your position is on the issue, please be assured that I havemade this decision only after considering the issue from every perspectivepossible. Please understand that one of the original intentions of the UAS isto provide a unique racing program that allows the most freedom to innovate asis safe and practical. I stated in an article once that the UAS will be wherethe karts of the future are developed. That has been one of its purposes sincethe beginning and I see no reason to change now. That means some of us willneed to step up our game. That’s no different than what I demand of mystudents at my teaching job every day.

Please note that I wrote the rule as a formula and not a flat weight across theboard. That is because I am aware that there are other smaller displacementrotary engines being produced for karting and racers should have the freedom touse them at a lower weight since they have less power potential. If I had themoney to invest, I would look into becoming an importer. This is a greatopportunity for those with the means to take advantage of it.

Another important issue that needs to be clarified concerning national vsregional points and how that relates to “local options” that someadministrators are considering to keep the people in their home regions happy.Since the regional series points are now separate from the national points, Isee no reason to mandate that a region can not alter weights and some otherpolicies for the purpose of increasing local participation. With that said, Ido not think it is a wise idea for an administrator to stray very far from thenational rules. Such decisions will discourage competitors from traveling tothose regions from time to time and it could diminish the creditability of thatregion, however, I will leave that decision up to the various administrators whoare mandated to make UAS racing as much fun as possible for the people in theirhome region first and foremost. If an administrator chooses to include somelocal options he must make those options un-mistakably clear in the internetforums, web sites and other advertising. I absolutely do not want to hear anyreports of a UAS racer who conforms to national rules driving hundreds of milesonly to be turned away because of a local option that he did not know about. Onthe other hand, the racer should call the administrator prior to traveling to besure that he will be welcomed.

Since I received a mandate from the administrators to be the administrator forthe national program I am mandating the following:

LOCAL OPTIONS WILL NOT APPLY TO MULTIREGIONAL EVENTS THAT ARE TO BE COUNTED FORNATIONAL POINTS. For those racers competing for the national championship itis vital that every one competes for that title racing according to the samerules.

For a Multi-Regional event to count for national points it must be runaccording to the national rules as written.

I am recommending that administrators make their multiregional events count fordouble points for their regional series as well to make sure that the event iswell attended. The real possibility of a large field attracts racers from faraway regions. With the exception of the Indoor National Race being held inconjunction with the Big Show, drivers do not need to be UAS members to race ina multiregional but they do have to be members to get national points.

As far as I’m concerned, that is the final word on these issues. They have beenbeat into the ground enough and those who care about the issues one way oranother have fully expressed those opinions over and over. WE NEED TO MOVE ON.As an American citizen, you of course have the right to free speech but peoplealso have a right not to pay any attention to the person speaking if they don’twant to. I no longer will entertain any further discussion on these issuesother than further clarification if any more is necessary.

I hope many of you are planning on attending the BIG SHOW. I have found it tobe very refreshing working with Tony Barton. The Big Show will help a lot inbringing The UAS to the attention of the general public, which is another oneof the goals of the UAS from day one. By the way, there are a couple of thingsI asked Tony to correct on his web site and he assured me that he will bechanging the minimum age listed to 18 with a statement like prior UASmembership required to enter this event. Be sure to be at the Big Show whereUAS Muscle Karts will be the featured attraction.

Best Regards
Mark Bergfelt
Unlimited All-Stars Executive Director

Originally Posted by Brian Montgomery

I think Mark forgot about the Sachs model 303, I believe it is 297cc. .

Originally Posted by R. SULLIVAN44

In 2010 ( American Karting Series) No Wankels Allowed 217 871 4452

Originally Posted by WrecIt

I disagree Brian. If you want to run it then provide proof from the manufacturer of the CC's. If it is 297 then it will have to weigh 432.

Originally Posted by tim taft

Actually Rick we here in Florida added the big engines before the Wankle not becouse of it, We did so becouse more and more guys were trying to build twin engine combinations. We saw that do to all the problems related to twins that why not alow a single engine that made twin HP to be legal. HP is HP and they'll weight the 430lbs of the twin so why not. So your just a stupid as PD in your false claims.

Your dollar's spent on UAS racing is irellevent you stand at the fence and have all the answers I actually race.

I have about 15 actual hours and 800.00 in my unimprove 8,000 viewed lead sled. I've inspired how many new interests in UAS open kart racing with that thread???? you inspired what Diaper sales with all crying. you have how many hours and how much money in your junk that can't win.

You get on every Wankle thread and cry like a small child And I'm no good for UAS racing. That's funny.

I don't ask anyone to change their engines YOU do!! The 6,7,8 or more people who spent 6,000.00 a piece on their choice of a Wankle (if you have your wish) have to sell off their engine and go buy something different CAUSE YOU can't keep up. NICE.

Again thanks for all you do in UAS OPEN kart racing your a real prize.

If you intend yto race UAS in 2010 you'll be up against real drivers with different engine combinations in 2011 I hope you have a big note book for all the engines you want Banned. you better stay home cause your dollars won't buy wins anywhere outside your comfort zone.

Originally Posted by R. SULLIVAN44

I Went Head To Head Against The Best. You Have No Clue Who Has Been In A (rick Sullivan Racing) Prepaired Kart.and I Guarrentee You Every Single One Would Do It Again. Tell Us All Here And Now Your Wins At Big Shows. Lookout For Rsr In 2o1o Top 3 In Uas. You Heard It Here First..