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2009 Classes - 09/01/2009
Formula Rotax Max: The weight limit has been agreed at 165kgs, in line with that of Motorsport Ireland.

Formula 4/ Libre: As previously announced it has been agreed to amalgamated Honda Pro Kart & World Formula & a final agreement has now been reached on this format. Both classes will continue, as per the current regulations, however at all events the two classes will compete on the track at the same time, albeit with separate grids & for separate points. The championship points will then be calculated on the highest accumulated points regardless of the class, similar to the format used for Formula S/K 250 in 2008. In addition to the regular points system each driver will receive an extra points weighting which will be directly related to the number of competitors in each class. The exact formula for this weighting is currently under evaluation & this will be announced shortly.

Formula S/K 250: This will continue in the same format as 2008 with separate points awarded to S/K 250 (twin) & S/K 250 (single) competitors, however the points systems will alter. In addition to the regular points system each driver will receive an extra points weighting which will be directly related to the number of competitors in each class. The exact formula for this weighting is currently under evaluation & this will be announced shortly.

Honda Junior: It has been agreed that this new class will not be included in the 2009 NI Championship regulations, a decision on it's inclusion for 2010 will be taken later in the year. At the discretion of each of the individual clubs they may decide to run non-points scoring races, if they receive sufficient entries. However it has been agreed that there must be a minimum number of 6 starters to allow for a race, as on the grounds of safety this class cannot be amalgamated with any other class.
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George Weir (senior)
It is with great sadness that George Weir (senior) has passed away on Monday afternoon his battle with cancer. As father to George Junior & Frank, George has had a long involvement in karting, particualary at Kirkistown where over the past 20 or so years you could count the number of events that he has missed in single digits.

On behalf of everyone involved in karting the most sincere sympathy to both George & Frank & his entire family circle.

Race in Peace.

Bryan King
Superkart 250 competitor Bryan King passed away on Thursday morning after his battle with cancer. Bryan has been a well known & respected Superkart racer for close to 30 years, during which time he had considerable success as a driver, claiming virtually every title available to him in Irish karting. More importantly over the past few he put his vast experience to use to introduce, support & guide so many others in Superkart racing.

He was planning to run young Stephen McCrea in SuperKart 250 next year & with Stephen's untimely death only just 10 days before, Superkarting here in Ireland. has been given a massive blow.

As one of the original member of the 'Ballyclare Mafia' he was affectionately known as 'The God Father' due to his senior status within this elite group of racers, he will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to have meet & known him.

Bryan once said to me "I have made a lot of friends in Karting & I don't think I have made any enemies", there would be few who would disagree with this.

On behalf of everyone involved in karting the most sincere sympathy to Bryan's wife Linda, his parents Bertie & Beatrice & his entire family circle.

Race in Peace #15.

Stephen McCrea
Superkart125 competitor Stephen McCrea was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Larne on Monday evening. Stephen has been racing for the around six years & in recent seasons had become one of our leading competitors when the 125's appeared on the short circuits. At his last race in Portrush in May he was unfortunate to come away with only one victory, when he easily could have won all of his races. A protégé of Bryan King, Stephen will be remembered by his fellow competitors as strong but fair racer on the track, while off the track he was a well known & respected member of the 'Ballyclare Mafia'.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to his entire family circle.

Race in Peace #10.