CRG launches the Super BRIGGS with free chassis

[Translated with ChatGPT]

On the eve of its 7th year in the karting scene, the Briggs Kart Championship Series announces an exciting new addition for 2026: alongside the 4 usual and confirmed categories of the championship (MINI, Junior, Senior, and Master), a 5th category will be introduced, called Super BRIGGS.

The most significant feature of this new class will be the admission of free chassis. This means no longer the single-make CRG FS4 chassis, but instead an opening to all brands with either valid or expired homologation. For this category, which will become the “top class” of the Series, the single-make element will remain the Briggs & Stratton LO206 engine, on which some freedoms will be granted to increase power, such as an enlarged carburetor and some concessions on engine tuning. The technical sheet regulating this new category will be published within a few weeks, once some ongoing reliability tests are completed by the promoter in collaboration with the teams. Drivers aged 15 and above will be admitted to the Super BRIGGS category. As mentioned, all other Briggs categories will remain faithful to the single-make philosophy of chassis and engine, with strict regulations that include a higher number of engine replacements allowed for Junior, Senior, and Master classes, while the MINI will continue with engines assigned by lottery. While waiting for the complete regulatory framework of the new Super BRIGGS class, set to debut in 2026, CRG has anticipated the goals of this choice: to broaden participation in Briggs races by private drivers and teams using chassis other than CRG. They will be able to purchase the Briggs engine at a promotional price and also take advantage of an engine rental service managed by the promoter and the teams already involved in the championship. All chassis currently used in 4-stroke series will be admitted, as well as chassis with expired homologation that may only be used for fun, thus allowing their owners to join single races or the full championship with very limited budgets. The race format in 2026 will continue to be held in a single day to contain costs, while the calendar, which will be presented in November, will once again feature 8 rounds with the possibility of two drops. For further information about the Super BRIGGS category, please contact CRG Secretariat: +39 030.9912605 – [email protected]

BRIGGS KART CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Categories

MINI: CRG chassis and Briggs & Stratton engine provided by lottery by the promoter – Ages 8 to 12

JUNIOR: CRG chassis and Briggs & Stratton engine – Ages 11 to 16 (total weight 130 kg)

SENIOR: CRG chassis and Briggs & Stratton engine – From 15 years (total weight 145 kg)

MASTER: CRG chassis and Briggs & Stratton engine – From 35 years (total weight 155 kg)

SUPER BRIGGS: Free chassis and Briggs & Stratton engine – From 15 years (total weight 150 kg)