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It has been talked about since the beginning of the OK-N project, and the OKN-Junior is now a reality. Full-scale tests have enabled the CIK-FIA to validate the definition of the OKN-Junior engine to extend the OKN's field of action to younger drivers as easily as possible, with a simple exhaust flange. A single engine unit can therefore power drivers in both categories of the most accessible competition offered by the CIK-FIA for national markets.
For the Junior version of the OK-N, a straightforward and cost-effective approach has been adopted. The OKN-Junior and senior OK-N are separated from each other by a 26 mm flange on the exhaust. The exhaust system, carburetor, and engine are all exact replicas of one another. Once they turn fifteen, OKN-Junior drivers can transition to OK-N and continue their ascent by simply removing the flange.
Therefore, the CIK-FIA is establishing a consistent technical and athletic framework for karting competition in every nation. From the age of eight and up, Mini, OKN-J, OK-N, and KZ2 provide a full range of categories, allowing the greatest number of drivers to participate in national championships on realistic and controlled budgets. This viewpoint in no way hinders the National Sporting Authorities from continuing to organize competitions in the OK and OK-Junior categories, which are more focused on the global market.
The CIK-FIA's vision of affordable karting includes opening up the market to all OK-N engine manufacturers in order to ensure healthy competition in the sale of both new engines and spare parts. The self-regulation of a competitive market will guarantee the best prices for competitors.
There are other components intended to cut costs in addition to the technical specification of OK-N engines. The CIK-FIA has also assessed the competition format and suggests that, in order to save money and get back to the sport's roots, organizers limit race weekends to no more than two days. As a result, race weekends will now only last up to two days. Recall that the 2024 World Cup will be based on technical and sporting restrictions that only permit one chassis, one engine, and one and a half sets of tires, in the same spirit of cost-cutting.
While the first FIA Karting World Cup - OK-N had been scheduled for 2024, the CIK-FIA is recommending an international tournament for this new category beginning in 2023 in cooperation with the Italian National Sporting Authority. At October 2023 in Franciacorta, this competition will be held in conjunction with the FIA Karting World Championship - OK and OK-Junior (ITA). The OK-N competitors will be thoroughly integrated into this important international event and will profit from substantial media coverage because they will be grouped in a particular paddock. The best three drivers and two additional drivers selected from the finalists will have the opportunity to win five tickets to the 2024 World Cup in this race with authorized foreign participation, which will be available to everyone without the need for prior qualification.
Italy is leading the way in the introduction of OK-N and has a significant karting market share. Other organizers are following ACI Karting's lead and incorporating OK-N and OKN-J into their national championships for 2023. Even if attention will unavoidably move to the Italian Championship to see the potential of the OK-N, other nations are also getting ready to include the new category to their national events.
Six manufacturers currently produce OK-N engines. Here are the contact details to find out about their features and distribution. If you are looking to purchase a OKN engine in South Africa, please get in touch with FTW Motorsport (www.FTWmotorsport.com) for pricing and availability at admin@ftwmotorsport.com
Vortex – OTK Kart Group
Vortex Factory
Via dei Soprini, 16
25080 - Prevalle (BS) - Italy
Tel : +39 030 6804601
info@vortex-engines.com
http://www.vortex-engines.com
IAME
Via Lisbona, 15
24040 Zingonia (BG) – Italy
Tel : +39 035 883022
info@iamekarting.com
https://www.iamekarting.com
LKE engines – Lenzokart
Via Ferrara
98061 Brolo (ME) - Italy
Tel: + 39 0941 563203
info@lenzokart.com
http://www.lenzokart.com
Modena Engines – DR Racing Kart
Via Valle, 169/A – 03032
Arce – Frosinone (Italy)
Tel : +39 0776 538083
info@modenaengines.it
https://modenaengines.it
Rexon Motors
Kart Team Meier GmbH
Eichbühl 8
CH-6246 Altishofen
Tel : +41 (0) 62 756 56 44
info@rexon-motors.com
https://rexon-motors.com
TM Racing
Via Fano, 6 – 61122 Pesaro (PU) - Italy
Tel : +39 0721 25113
info@tmracing.it
https://www.tmracing.it/kart
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