




The ROK Sonoma Cup is composed of a subset of ROK classes, collectively referred to as the Northern California ROK Cup. The SKC/NCRC is one of the largest local ROK Cup series in the United States and offers racers the ability to participate in the excellent ROK ladder system as well as national and international competition. The RSC is guided by the Sanzaru Karting Championships Supplemental Rules as well as the National and International ROK Cup rulebooks.

The ROK Cup USA kart racing series is a division of the internationally recognized ROK Cup racing program, powered by the Vortex Engine package. The program promotes parity within the classes, and the parent series, ROK Cup, is an FIA Authorized International Series with a 15-year history in over 32 countries. Powered by the Vortex Engine platform, ROK Cup USA offers a competitive racing package throughout its promoted series, including the Florida Winter Tour, ROK Festivals, and ROK the RIO events, as well as the Challenge of the Americas, a burgeoning regional club program throughout the United States and multiple series in Canada.
All the best ROKKERS from around the world have the opportunity to take part in the prestigious ROK Cup International Final, an international event that crowns global ROK Champions. In 2017, the ROK Cup International Final had a record number of countries represented, 49 from five continents, and saw 415 ROKKERS take to the grid.
The ROK Cup USA class structure is consistent with the program recognized around the world: Micro ROK, Mini ROK, ROK Junior, ROK Senior, ROK Master, ROK Shifter and ROK Shifter Master.
| Class | Age | Weight | Engine | Rear Width | Kart #'s | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro ROK | 7-9 | 230lbs. | Mini ROK | 50in. | 1–99 | Fixed Gear, Carb Jets. Exhaust restrictor. |
| Mini ROK | 8-12 | 245lbs. | Mini ROK | 50in. | 100–199 | Exhaust restrictor, Gear Selection 11/82 or 10/75 |
| Junior ROK | 12-15 | 320lbs. | ROK GP | 55 1/8 in. | 200-299 | Exhaust restrictor |
| Senior ROK | 15+ | 355lbs. | ROK GP | 55 1/8 in. | 300-399 | |
| Master ROK | 32+ | 390lbs | ROK GP | 55 1/8 in. | 600-699 | |
| Junior 100cc | 12-15 | 310lbs | ROK VLR / IAME KA100 | 55 1/8 in. | 800-899 | Exhaust restrictor |
| Senior 100cc | 15+ | 350lbs | ROK VLR / IAME KA100 | 55 1/8 in. | 900-999 | |
| Master 100 cc | 32+ | 380lbs | ROK VLR / IAME KA100 | 55 1/8 in. | 700-799 | |
| ROK Shifter | 15+ | 395lbs | ROK Shifter | 55 1/8 in. | 400-499 | |
| ROK Master Shifter | 32+ | 410lbs | ROK Shifter | 55 1/8 in. | 500-599 | |
| 125 ROK Shifter Limited | 35+ | 410lbs | ROK Shifter | 55 1/8 in. | 1-99 | |
| 80 Masters (rear Brake only) | 32+ | 375lbs | 80 Honda | 55 1/8 in. | 1-99 | |
| 80 Masters (front Brake karts) | 32+ | 395lbs | 80 Honda | 55 1/8 in. | 1-99 |




Vortex designed their engines with four admirable qualities: easy to use, high performance, low maintenance cost and regulations stability. While easy to use, ROK engines provide a racing platform for all ages and expectations, to the novice racer to world-class professional drivers. Each ROK engine in the range has been planned and designed to obtain high-level performance. Combined with low maintenance costs and consistently value over time, as well as regulations stability that allow a driver to race most seasons with the same engine at a high level, the ROK Vortex package is a best bet in today’s karting market.

While the Sanzaru Karting Championships are a competitive series, we highly encourage those who are interested in racing to contact us. There are various options available to get you on the track fast. For more information on karting in general, we highly recommend the “New To Karting” article at eKartingNews.com.