SKUSA and new CIK Bodywork Homologation for 2003 DUBLIN, OH - The 2003 SKUSA Rulebook effectively was written in July of 2002 reviewed for two months and published in October. The purpose for this sort of timetable is to allow competitors and business' associated with the sport to have a rather clear understanding of what the rules would be for the following season. Much of this effort is to minimize the financial impact of last minute rule announcements. Motor Sports will never be cheap and will likely not be as inexpensive in the future as it is today. January 21 brought news of the new CIK Bodywork Homologation design developments to the SKUSA National office. Quick and superficial investigation revealed enough information and evidence that the "new" bodywork can be described as ranging from mild to radical in aerodynamic advantage potential. All this compared to what has become common application of the SKUSA rule "CIK like". "It is way too late to accept this new, yet to be finalized, bodywork as being accepted under the SKUSA 2003 Rulebook. These new body products will not be allowed for competition at the SKUSA National and Regional level for 2003. SKUSA will review these new body products for potential application for the 2004 season. The results of this review will be made public shortly after mid year and will, at that time reveal the SKUSA position for 2004. It is important to establish that the SKUSA position at this point makes no effort to render an opinion regarding any potential motivation for such design changes or merits thereof. SKUSA is simply stating that, for the cost controls, continuity of rules and timeliness, these new products incorporating design innovations will not be allowed until, and if, reviewed and accepted well in advance of potential application. It is equally important to point out that the SKUSA Rulebook term "CIK like" had traditionally applied to body parts, as were dominant through the 2002 season. Any departures from these more traditional body parts, whether a result of 2003 CIK homologation or, being the result of product designs predating the new homologation, are no less disallowed. SKUSA has additionally initiated conversations with other kart "rules generating" organizations to at the very least, determine their position on this subject. "It is conceivable that we could all come together on this issue to the direct benefit of the competitor," says Jim Murley, CEO, Superkarts! USA.