Parent Accuses Go-Kart Team of Breaking Rules, Demands Accountability
A parent of a young go‑kart driver criticized the mechanics team for allegedly using non‑standard parts and urged them to admit the rule breach like a man. He questioned how race officials allowed the modifications, pointing out that regulations require the original fuel hose to be presented for inspection before any replacement. The incident highlights tensions in the Cadet‑B class of a local One‑Make karting event.
Chanya posted his latest message before the R.Y.S.T. association’s statement, criticizing the mechanics team for dodging the rules and urging them to own up like a man, questioning how officials allowed it to pass.
Chanya, who looks after young driver Meklaren Phimyaphat Lerttaveewit, son of "Benz Pri Thai" and "Po-Tanutthar", said that according to regulations, if a fuel hose needs replacement, the old one must be presented for inspection and a formal request submitted to the judges. If it is truly broken and cannot be repaired, officials should permit a new hose of the same model from the organizer, not a different version. He noted that the organizer does not sell the old model and has long prohibited its use in the Cadet‑B class. Earlier, some team parents asked the organizer whether the hose could be used and were told it was not allowed—only the hose supplied by the project may be used.
The Cadet‑B rules already state that the spark plug, seat, and fuel line are free items, so why ask Uncle ?? He pointed out that there is a kart that is several kilograms overweight, and with a small engine weight matters more than power. He asked the organizer if a lighter battery could be used, since the battery only serves to start the engine and does not affect performance. The answer was no, because it is not the original part from the project.
He questioned why a battery that has no effect on engine power cannot be changed, yet a fuel hose that directly influences the engine can be swapped. He called for an end to the evasions and demanded that the team admit honestly. He said the hose currently in use, if it were truly the newer Cadet‑A model, would not be allowed, yet the officials cleared it. He also noted that the large‑lettered hose is not unique; other versions may have the same port angle as the new model. He admitted he does not know for sure, but the hose you are using certainly gives you an advantage. Even if the old engine is not powerful, combining it with a new hose would certainly make a difference, though he said it does not really matter.
He emphasized that this is a novice‑level One‑Make race—do you understand? If next time I break a rule and someone protests, can I say ‘sour grapes’ because equality does not exist?
