The Xtreme Budget Predator class is designed as an economical “trophy” class, with the entry level racer in mind. The idea behind this class is to be able to bolt a box stock engine and have a chance be competitive. Any engine or engine work done that is not in the intention or spirit of these rules may be told to take it out of competition. Do not ruin this class. When you choose to play games, you only hurt the future of the sport just for a trophy. Think about it.

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Xtreme Budget Predator Rules-

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-Chassis must be 15 years old or older.

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-open wheel front end. May use champ nose (inside front bumper) or no nose piece at all. Must have number panels on front and rear. Side panels may reach from tire to tire. 8” Maximum height at front, 12” maximum height at rear.

- Non Metallic body panels highly recommended. All edges must be rolled.

-No Ceramic bearings

-No Titanium

-Brake Rotors must be steel

- Box stock 212 Predator. Stock out of the box.

- Tires: open slick tires . No treaded tires.

-Clutch: Max torque 14 tooth*.

The only allowed alteration of the clutch is the spring. No cutting shoes, drilling/grinding drums, etc

 

Rear gear 56-59*. If Kart and driver weigh over 400, may run up to 61*

-Weight is 370Lbs.

-All safety is still Mandatory on the karts, safety pins, wired bolts, double nuts. Be safe.

-Claimer rule on engine $160 That is engine only not including throttle linkage, clutch or clutch guard.

- Pump gas only. No additives. 87 Octane only. Tracks may require fuel from a specific station.

Engine rules clarification-

1)Engine must be ran out of the box

2) Governor must be connected-spring May be zip tied-5500rpm max on the stand after the race.

2b) May use DynoCams 5250rpm rev limiting coil. If using this coil, you may remove governor arm, but everything else must remain in place.

3)Air filter and sock must be installed per factory

4)Engine must have a keyway as installed by factory on the flywheel

5) Valve springs must match 10.8 and 18# check

6) 1/8” hole may be drilled in gas cap

7) Carburetor jet May be changed

8. Oil Sensor May be disconnected

9) Fuel Tank May be leveled

Any engine may be claimed by a racer in the field after feature, track promoter, or XBP official.

Claim Price-$160 Promoter or track claim overrides competitor claim and may claim a sealed engine.

 

Engine Seal Program- For 2024 ALL ENGINES must be sealed. Anyone caught tampering with an engine seal will receive a minimum 5 year suspension from Xtreme Budget Predator competition. If repair is needed that requires removal of seals, removal must be done by XBP official. Or a better thought- a new engine is $159 at your local HF store. If you aren’t tampering with the internals, that seems like a more reasonable way to go. Brand new Engines only, in an unopened box, must be brought to an authorized sealer. Some sealers may have an “exchange engine”. This means you will trade your engine for another brand new, already sealed engine. This is up to the sealer. Refusal to swap may permanently disqualify you from XBP Competition. Engines will be swapped hemi-for-hemi, non-hemi for non-hemi. Price to seal an engine- $10

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Tracks running multiple classes (rookie/novice/pro) May allow a driver one race to attempt to “move up”. With a second race start in the higher class, the driver must run the higher class at all Xtreme Budget Predator sanctioned races. Tracks that only run one XBP class will not count, as there is no option of which class to run. For example, if a driver is running the rookie class at one track and makes 2 novice starts at any tracks, that driver must then run novice at any sanctioned tracks.

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The rookie class is to be a non-points class at all tracks. Any driver that collects 3 total sanctioned feature wins must move up.

 

Due to popular demand and keeping with the spirit of being an entry level class, we will now be a “dirty tire” class.

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It’s still an open slick class. You can still wash and prep during the week, but once hot laps start, nothing is allowed to be done to the tires other than air pressure adjustments for the remainder of the race day.

 

If a tire is cut in the heat race, a new tire may be swapped but the driver will be required the put laps on it before the feature starts. This may be done during intermission or if the track allows, while another class is on the track.

 

You must show officials the tire is in fact cut, and start scratch for the feature.

 

By entering a kart into any sanctioned Xtreme Budget Predator you are agreeing to abide by these rules, as well as conduct yourself in a respectful manner and a failure to do so may leave to suspensions and other penalties.

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Junior 9-11:  Same Rules as above only changes are:

Weight: 280lbs

Motor Plate:  Purple

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Junior 12-15:  Same Rules as above only changes are:

Weight: 310lbs

Motor Plate:  Blue Plate

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*-varies by track.

**- As of January 1, 2024, all chassis must be at least 15 years old, regardless of adjustability

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Any tracks that may be interested in running this class may contact Brandon Clapperton for further information.

Track information-

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This class is designed to be a trophy class only, with a low registration fee. It is designed for drivers that are just getting into karting, as well as those looking for a more affordable class of karts from other classes.

 

Tracks must follow our rules exactly, with the only exceptions being clutch driver and rear gear options.

 

Tracks must uphold any tech infraction suspensions from other sanctioned facilities. These aren’t track suspensions. Drivers may run non DXMP classes. Failure to do so may result in loss of technical support from DXMP and loss of 212 dash qualifier races.

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Tracks are not to run this class on the same day as The 212! At Action Park East Speedway. (Or wherever it is held)

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Authorized to seal engines-

Brandon Clapperton, Deposit NY

Jason Walsh- Newburgh NY

Dave Carpenter, Elmira NY

Joe Muckle, Jr, Stephentown NY

Thomas Diamond, Schoharie, NY

Shawn Jeffery, Sanborn, NY

Chris Crews- Adam’s, Mass

Chris Lopez, Wellsville, NY

Matt Chavis- Canajoharie, NY- Exchange only if