The International Karting Ranking, a computerized results monitoring system, is introduced.

The FIA World Motor Sport Council gave their approval in October for the International Karting Ranking to start in 2023.

The IKR is a computerized ranking system accessible to all drivers competing in competition karting events and having a license issued by a National Sporting Authority recognized by the FIA. 

The IKR's findings result in both an overall ranking of the drivers and sub-rankings based on a system like the ATP tennis rankings. 

Its goal is to encourage the global standardization of kart racing.

No matter the division in which a driver competes, this rating will provide an overview of their performance as long as they are using CIK-FIA homologated or recognized equipment. It is an additional opportunity to thank drivers through an overall ranking and to grant them special mentions or an honorary title of "driver of the year" for example. The system will be set up to allow for numerous classification possibilities based on various parameters (age group, nationality, type of event, etc.), which will grow more intriguing over time.

An essential benchmark for a driver's season is the IKR. 

It will enable examination of their development and consistency throughout the course of the racing season in addition to their intrinsic performance during an event. 

It might draw attention to drivers who perform admirably in significant competitions other than just FIA Karting competitions.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IKR MEETS SEVERAL OBJECTIVES

• By taking into consideration all players utilizing homologated or recognized competition karting equipment, it is possible to federate, control, and standardize the sport of competition karting.
• To rationalize the sport of racing (taking into account the eight best performances by a driver or season).
• Highlighting the drivers who have earned the highest points according to the number of races they have competed in.
• To regulate a driver's experience level for everyone's safety. The CIK-FIA can decide if a driver has enough experience to advance to the next level based on the number of points earned (for example, Mini > OK-J International).
• Restricting illegal competitions

CALCULATION OF POINTS

A logarithmic rule is used to automatically calculate the points. The ranking considers the kind of event through several grades, the place of the driver or team (endurance) in the event's final rating, as well as the quantity of drivers entered in the category. According to the tools utilized and the format of the event, two weighting coefficients are used in the calculation.

EVENT GRADES

The events are listed on a points scale that goes down from the top. 

Naturally, the FIA Karting World Championships receive all possible points. 

A lower point scale may also be used to account for national series governed by National Sporting Authority restrictions.

WEIGHTING COEFFICIENTS

The first weighting coefficient is linked to the type of equipment used, listed in three categories.

CATEGORY 1

All karts corresponding to Groups 1 and 2 of the CIK-FIA technical regulations (KZ, KZ2, OK, OK-N, OK-J) equipped with CIK-FIA approved tyres benefit from a coefficient of 0.50.

CATEGORY 2

All chassis in Group 2 of the CIK-FIA homologation equipped with engines recognised by the CIK-FIA (Rotax Max, X30, ...) and CIK-FIA homologated tyres benefit from a coefficient of 0.45.

CATEGORY 3

All karts corresponding to Group 3 of the CIK-FIA homologation (Mini) and equipped with CIK-FIA homologated tyres benefit from a coefficient of 0.50.

THE SECOND COEFFICIENT IS LINKED TO THE FORMAT OF THE EVENT

Considered as more equitable, events organised according to the "arrive & drive" concept and offering to the participants complete equipment drawn at random, benefit from a coefficient of 0,50. Classic sprint events have a coefficient of 0.45 and endurances of 0.40.

The IKR will be updated weekly every Wednesday at 18:00 CET.

Find the list of events taken into account in the IKR by visiting the dedicated page.

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