The problem is that the class was going the same way as TKM 4/ - ie into oblivion. Thankfully some of us consider the move to halt this and reverse it is worth supporting as, fundamentally, Prokarting is a great class with some awesome people involved providing excellent sport. The spirit of what prokarting should be has been lost, by and large and even those with deep pockets were beginning to question why and exit the class (or the sport altogether).
What we have now is an option to return to relatively low cost karting with the benefit of equalised performance. In the absence of any governing body we are reliant on the big names in our class to take soundings from the prokart community. There is none bigger than the creator of the Prokart, Bob Pope and the two largest chassis manufacturers/importers in 7Kart and MS Lucas that were quick to add their weight to this (Bob more than anyone probably!!)and before we even know it the UK's premier prokart race series has bigger grids than in previous years. Coincidence?
Thankfully this forum still exists as it provides everyone to have their say. Public debate is probably far better than some old geezer in the MSA/ABKC making a decision based on who bought him lunch last. This airs concerns that had probably not been considered and allows for the formula to evolve with little details to be shared (like agreeing a new weight limit).
I love the conspiracy theories as well and I genuinely wonder how some contributors can sleep at night. It is a shame that some with no involvement in either the class or karting choose to criticise what they have not had first hand experience of. That said the additional traffic on this board is most welcomed and we are now 4 months on, 1st round of EPEC passed, numerous circuits adopting the class alongside the existing 160 motor and yet there is still loads of chatter. This has to be a good thing even if you disagree with the concept.
Long live the prokart and all that choose to drive them.
Graeme
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Why would anyone race pro-karts... by 'TheBougyMan' (20 Mar 2014 @ 11:45)
