Moving Forward

I believe its time for a new class in superkarting, the 250 GP class.
I would like to share my thoughts on the current situation regarding the 250 international class.
It seems to me that quite alot of competitors are being overlooked and inevitably leaving the sport as GP style V-twins (Honda RS250/Yamaha TZ) have become overshadowed by inline type engines. This intern has caused demand for and value of these type of karts to drop off. We, as a group can prevent this from happening and save valued karts, competitors and club members. Firstly, the only thing that now makes these karts less desirable/valuable is the Class they currently compete under. If we were to introduce a new class for the people who still have and are still wanting to race these karts, club numbers would increase, event entries would increase and the second hand resale value would increase. It stands to reason the more competitive a kart is the more people want it and the more its worth. If there's no chance of a kart wining no one wants it and its not worth anything. GP motorcycle single crank V configured twin-cylinder engine (eg.Honda rs250) are currently classed the same as Kart specific 2 crank inline engines (not really anything like each other). the honda can't compete and so is worth nothing. Other engine types (250cc single cylinders or 125cc) also have no chance of competing against the kart specific 250cc Inlines and would be worth less then nothing if forced to compete in the same class, so obviously they are put in their own class, they are competitive amongst themselves and hence they are worth something. I believe it's now also obvious that GP v-twins should also have there own class. Sadly its has already reached the point where now 125cc karts are often worth more then the GP engine V-twins, and in a sport were part of the appeal is low cost (relative to most motorsport) this massive devaluation of peoples Karts is making it harder for people to upgrade to the (currently needed to compete) newer karts and so the problem is compounded. Its about time we faced the fact Inlines are the premier class and the GP based v-twins should be given a class of there own. This would bring lost members back as well as large numbers of currently garage stricken (still fast) GP based V-twins. It wouldn't be long befor people remembered just how good they are, and befor you know it their worth something again. New and existing members who already own and are quite happy with there GP engine karts, shouldn't be able to race in organised events without feeling like there wasting there time/money. It is essential to regain the large numbers of GP style 250 V-twin engined superkarts that are still here in Australia, aswell as the support businesses that have developed along side these types engines (Including business's like Stockman Superkarts.) As active members I feel compelled to ensure our sport and its class/regulations reflect the interests/intentions of its members. Just think for a second, how many stockman honda's used to be in your club and now go waisted in some back shed somewhere? lets bring em back.