With the midpoint of the 2019 in the rear view mirror, officials of the Route 66 Sprint Series have come to the realization that the once vibrant Yamaha classes are no longer viable for the series. To that end, they have been removed from the competition roster from this point forward.
The new vacancy in the program allowed the series to finally include something that racers have been increasingly asking for, the Briggs 206 program. The Briggs 206 engine package has been the most widely adapted entry level engine program to hit the US and the world in recent years. With so many newcomers to the sport entering via the 206 package, it was time for the Midwest’s premier regional sprint series to welcome the next wave of competitors into the fold.
Route 66 Sprint Series Owner Mark Coats shared his thoughts on the change, “While I’m certainly saddened to see the Yamaha engine package go…it was such a big part of my racing life, as well as providing so many years of great racing for so many people, all good things come to an end. As far as adding Briggs again…we tried it when the 206 package first came on the scene, and we were just ahead of the market on it. Now that it has matured, we feel the time is right to include it again. And honestly, the enthusiasm that Dave Klaus of Briggs & Stratton has for this addition to our program is infectious. I’m confident that the 206 will be a big part of the Route 66 program for years to come.”
Beginning with Rounds 7 & 8 at Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Norway, IL on August 17-18, the Route 66 program will include Briggs 206 Cadet, Junior, and Senior. For the last two events of the 2019 season, Briggs 206 competitors will be able to enter at a discounted rate, and run used tires (if they choose). They will also have the option of choosing from the MG Red, Blue, and Orange tire compounds. The first draft of the rules is below.
2019 Route 66 Sprint Series Class Lineup
Micro Swift
Mini Swift
206 Cadet
KA100 Junior
X30 Junior
206 Junior
KA100 Senior
X30 Senior
206 Senior
KA100 Masters
402.12 Briggs & Stratton 206 Sportsman:
Age: 7 – 12 years old
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 206 with Green Slide (#555740-
0.490”) and lock cap
Bodywork: CIK bodywork
Seat: No Lay Down Seats
Tires: MG Reds or MG Orange 4.60 Front & Rear
* Qualify and race on the same tires Saturday and Sunday.
Weight: 265 lbs.
402.13 Briggs & Stratton 206 Junior:
Age: 12 – 15 years old
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 206 with Yellow Slide (#555741-
0.570”) and lock cap
Bodywork: CIK bodywork
Seat: No Lay Down Seats
Tires: MG Reds or MG Orange 4.60 Fronts & 6.00 or 7.10 Rears
* Qualify and race on the same tires Saturday and Sunday.
Weight: 320 lbs.
402.14 Briggs & Stratton 206 Senior:
Age: 15 + years old
Engine: Briggs & Stratton 206
Bodywork: CIK bodywork
Seat: No Lay Down Seats
Tires: MG Reds or MG Orange 4.60 Fronts & 6.00 or 7.10 Rears
* Qualify and race on the same tires Saturday and Sunday.
Weight: 375 lbs.
* Briggs Classes Maximum Overall Wheel Width:
Tire Size 4.60 x 5 – 7″ No-Go
Tire Size 6.00 x 5 – 8 1/4″ No-Go
Tire Size 7.10 x 5 – 9 3/4″ No-Go
Measured as raced.
