The KF Clubman concept has been
thought up by Paul Fletcher to try and make KF more accessible
for the club karter. While understanding the value of Rotax
and similar classes Paul feels there is a need for a muilt-engine
formula at club level to push competition between dealers and engine
manufacturers. He also wants to make sure the class remains affordable.
What he came up with was initially
titled KF3 senior. The kart was to have a KF3 engine with a KF2
ECU box and Dunlop SL4 long life tyres. Well he has one ready to
test already and we went down to PFi to check out the 'KF Clubman'!
We found the Dunlop SL4s very durable,
however lap times are effected. But when money is tight who cares
about a number on a lap timer?
British Karting Champion Mark Litchfield
had a play as well! The kart used for the test was his trusty Marenello
RS2 which he used last year to win the UK's most prestigous karting
title.
The kart was fun to drive and reminded
Will Dendy of his time in Formula TKM
A missed apex! The Dunlop SL4 tyres
need to driven with accuracy!
The kart handled PFi very well and
wasn't too tiring to drive!
Everything is the same as a KF3 but
with a green KF2 electronic unit. This meant the engine can rev
to 15,000 allowing for better low end grunt.
