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Archives January 2011

1-28-11 Danny Bordogna and Bordogna Racing Engines have expanded their product lineup to a new impressive Support level


The Engine builder for years has provided some of the best track support to his customers and will now expand his customer base by bringing on the OTK (Original Tony Kart) and Vortex product lines.

Coming off a successful Supernats in Las Vegas in the Mini Rok Class with a young driver, Bordogna will expand its service into the new Engine for Northern Ca Racing. Vortex is experiencing escalating popularity in the Mini Rok as the engine continues to grow into Club racing and traveling Racing Series throughout the West Coast. This looks to be a popular engine with Bordogna as well as the Full Service Engine Builder is currently devoloping the the Mini Rok to create further success on the track.

Expanding the Parts Racing Line for Bordogna will be the addition of the OTK Parts Product line. Danny will fill a gap in the Sacramento area by adding the line with OTK Parts and Vortex Engines.-

For more information about Danny Bordogna, Bordogna Racing Engines and the full service Shop as well as top of the line customer support at the track please visit www.Bordogna.us  or call Danny at 916-256-0385.

 

1-26-11 Steven Cantrell Honored with the Prestigious 2010 INEX Bilstein Madonna Award

19-Year-Old California Native Recognized for Season-Long Legends Car Achievements

Once a season, US Legend Cars International and INEX present an individual in the Legends Car realm of racing with the INEX Bilstein Madonna Award, which is awarded for motorsports excellence around the world. On Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, at the 2010 INEX International Awards Banquet at Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) in The Speedway Club, the prestigious honor and trophy was awarded to California-native Steven Cantrell.

“I am humbled and honored to receive the 2010 INEX Bilstein Madonna award,” said Cantrell. “I have won races and championships, but this award and trophy is something special. I wasn’t expecting this.”

After winning many races early in his career in California, Cantrell relocated to North Carolina in 2008 after being accepted to the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina, graduating in July of 2009. The 15 years of racing experience, along with his NTI training, has helped him on and off the track, whether he is driving or turning wrenches on his own car, or customers’ cars at Devo Motorsports.

During the 2010 racing season, 19-year-old Cantrell spent his on-track time racing in the Legends Car Pro division at asphalt ovals across the southeast, winning at tracks like Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC), Anderson Motor Speedway (SC) and Lanier National Speedway (GA). Cantrell also raced in three of the most-important races during the season – the Legends Million at Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC), the Legends Asphalt Nationals at Langley Speedway (VA) and the Road Course World Finals at Infineon Raceway (CA) – earning the highest-average finish of any driver in the world at the events with a third, second and a victory respectively.

While Cantrell might be the one behind the wheel of his race car, he knows success on and off the track is a team effort, whether it is his crew, his family or his sponsors.

“I have to thank Devo Motorsports, Quality Door & Trim, Cantrell Construction and Pacheco Power Center for their support,” said Cantrell. “I also have to thank my crew chief Sheldon Crouse for helping me each and every week at the track, US Legend Cars Engine Shop for their motors, INEX for giving us a great series to race in, and all of my competitors for some great racing during the season.

“There are many people that have helped me throughout my career,” continued Cantrell. “I want to thank all of them for their support, especially my parents and my entire family. Being awarded the Bilstein Madonna Award is a highlight of my racing career, and I share this with everyone that has made me who I am today.”

A video of the presentation can be found online by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsT191ByYiY

For more information on Steven Cantrell, please contact Jason “Stix” Buckley of Stix Fx Entertainment at (704) 519-5528 or stix@stixfx.com, and make sure to check out the Steven Cantrell website at www.stevencantrellracing.com.

 

1-26-11 Holeshot Drive System Partners With Gatorz Challenge of The Americas

“HDS continues to support the sport of karting”

Whisler Racing Services (WRS) and Holeshot Drive Systems (HDS) continue to give back to the karting community with product and sponsorship support throughout North America. While looking to increase product awareness throughout the country and worldwide, Holeshot Drive Systems has stepped up to the plate to help support the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas program and has multiple other marketing initiatives for the 2011 racing season.

“I have been involved in karting all my life,” expressed Holeshot Drive Systems President AJ Whisler. “This is where I have my friends, make money and spend most of my life so it seems like a perfect fit for me to help support the sport I truly love. And, since it all starts with the kids, my first sponsorship effort is with them in the Rotax Mini Max class.”

Whisler Racing Services has multiple dealers across the United States retailing the Holeshot Drive Systems as well as the HDS line of sprockets. Looking to expand worldwide, Whisler is in search of distributors and dealers in Europe, South America, Mexico and Australia.

Whisler continued, “Growth within the United States has been good as we continue to get dealer inquires with each passing week. The goal now is to expand even more with lucrative distributorship opportunities worldwide.”

For more information on Whisler Racing Services and the HDS product line, please visit www.Whisler-Racing.com or contact Whisler Racing Services at 602.502.6230 or via e-mail to AJ@Whisler-Racing.com

 

1-24-11 California Kart World takes on Topkart for Nor Cal!

Grand Products and Kartel Motorsports are pleased to announce California Kart World will be added as a Northern California Topkart products representative.

Based at Prairie City Kart Track in Rancho Cordova, Bill & and his wife Paula have built a very karter friendly program offering support to many customers throughout Nor Cal and Prairie City with a strong focus on local club racing. “ I got into Karting after taking one of Joey Hand’s kart schools over 10 years ago, since then we started our business and have built a great relationship with many karters over the years. Now that we are based at Prairie City Kart track we see a great opportunity to bolster Topkart and supporting its existing customers as well creating new customers for the product”, commented Bill McCallister. “With the continuously growing business here at Kartel, we decided it would be beneficial for both shops to work closer together, and in doing so, it seem most fitting for Bill and Paula to take on the Top Kart line” commented Joey Hand.

“With Grand Products’ launch of the Flash Lighting Chassis that is priced for the affordability of the club racer we thought it is in our best interest to work with a operation at a track that offers great track side support and service and we are very proud to have Bill & Paula represent our product,” commented Michael Tetreault, President of Grand Products.

California Kart World can be reached at:
1330 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, Ca 95742
Ph 916-355-0116
Fax 916-355-0117
www.californiakartworld.com or paula@californiakartworld.com

For more information on Topkart and other products sold by Grand Products such as Comer, BMB Tag Engines, Bridgestone, DID Chains, please contact us at gpinc99@aol.com or 215-244-1940

1-24-11 Kinsmen Kart Club was Rok'n this weekend

You couldn't miss it this weekend at the Kinsmen Kart Club.
Over 10 Cadet drivers were out running the Mini-Rok in preparation for the first Pro-Kart race next month.

If there was any doubt that this class was going to catch on, that is gone now.

This is the first year this class is being offered in the NorCal Region and it is going to be one to watch.
This field is going to be stacked with all the top drivers in NorCal and even drivers from up north showing up this weekend to figure out the set-ups.

All in all, most every driver was with in a couple tenths of each other and running some very fast times and the motors seem to be very equal. Which is going to lead to a very competitive season and a strong Norcal showing at next years SuperNats.




 

1-21-11 MBK Rule Updates & Requirements for 2011 Season

Monterey Bay Karters,
Please BE PREPARED for all this.

Rule Updates & Requirements for 2011 Season
Helmet requirement changed, SNELL SA or M 2005 or newer required,
see IKF Rule book, Section 105.1.6.1
For the 2011 season the Extended Rear Bumper will be mandatory.
For more details please see IKF Manual, Sec. 201.6.
The Spec Tire for Briggs world formula at 365lbs is the Maxxis HG1.
This tire is very durable and is available from Fastechracing. It will only be used in the WF class.

Looking for an affordable Snell M2010 helmet? Checkout the HJC IS-16 for about $180. Have a higher budget? Check out the Shoei RF1100 or X12...$380 & up. All available at Fastech.

Fastech-Racing
General & Tech: 831.384.KART (5278)

 

1-21-11 Licata Shows Well in ARCA Testing at Daytona

Back-to-back ASA TRUCK SERIES champion Joey Licata, Jr. finished sixth overall out of 58 competitors that participated in the ARCA Racing Series testing last week at Daytona International Speedway.

Licata, 19, is a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program based in Sacramento, CA. Penske development team, Cunningham Motorsports, ran Licata in their famed #77 Dodge at the three day Daytona test, in preparation for the 2011 ARCA season.

Despite this being Licata’s third ever time in an ARCA car and his first time on the newly repaved Daytona, Licata was up to speed quickly.

“I was very impressed with how fast Joey adapted to the speed of the famed 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway,” Crew Chief Paul Andrews said. “With the new pavement and no more large bumps we are seeing faster speeds than last year. It’s very challenging for a veteran let alone a rookie who has never been on a track larger than a 1 mile.”

Licata’s banner day came on Wednesday afternoon during the drafting sessions, when he was fifth fastest at 185.670 miles per hour. His lap time of 48.473 was just .059 seconds off of the leader.

“We made single car runs for the first day and a half, and then it was time to draft with several other cars,” Andrews said. “(It was) another impressive outing, learning how the draft works figuring out where to be or not to be in the draft is very important. He listened to our input…we had a great test and are look forward to going back with Joey.”

Licata’s laps on Wednesday placed him sixth overall during the three day testing session.

With the successful test, Licata backed up his strong speeds in practice at Rockingham last fall and in testing at Caraway Speedway. Licata looks to be well-prepared to tackle the “Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200” which will be live on SPEED on February 12.

“To actually do laps at Daytona was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” Licata said. “Running with a team of the caliber of Cunningham Motorsports was like nothing I have experienced before. My goals for this first race are to stay out of trouble, be smooth in the pits, and get a good solid finish.”

Licata’s opportunity to race for Cunningham Motorsports in the ARCA Racing Series is a big moment for the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle program. It encompasses 27 drivers from all over the world with a NASCAR-oriented development platform.

Licata has rapidly ascended through the program, showing exceptional race craft and talent along the way. His 2010 season was highlighted by five poles and four wins including a victory in his first career NASCAR Modified start.

“Joey’s performance at Daytona has made us all very proud. He has a ton of talent and heart,” Driver Coach Ron Sutton said. “This is sure to be just the first of many big accomplishments for this young man as he makes his way in big league motorsports!”

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing and Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle thank partners: K&N Filters, Scribner Plastics, Allstar Performance, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Star Racing Supply. Licata would also like to thank supporters Jordan Kidushim and Luke Forstmann.

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing is online at www.joeylicata.com

For more information on Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle, log on to www.winners-circle-racing.com

 

1-18-11 NorcalKarters.com adds Clone topic in Forum

Recently added to the Moderated Forum on NorcalKarters.com is a Clone topic. To better serve the popular and Growing class of the Box Stock Clone division, the category of "Clones" is a new topic added to the Moderated Forum.

The inexpensive Engine package available from Harbor Freight Tools has developed into one of the most popular classes in Karting. Recently holding the Number 1 Ranked Driver on the NorcalKarters.com Driver Rankings of Kelsey Nilsson, the growth of the class has become so popular elevating its ranking through the country, and here in Norcal. The Kart count has been high all over the Region from Reno NV to Kinsmen Kart club. Driver Kelsey Nilsson recently was ranked as the 2011 Number one Driver because she beat more Karts on her average starts then any other Sr driver, placing her atop the charts while running mostly in the Clone Category. Now to follow suit and give the Box Stock Clone class the recognition it has earned, the Clone drivers will now have a place of their own in the Moderated Forum to discuss performance of the engine, new mufflers or headers, available parts and engine building techniques.

Click Here to view the forum topic
 

1-18-11 Kartel Takes on the Vortex

All Star Karting and the Prairie City Kart Club are looking forward to the second season racing together. Coming off the first season, All Star carries high momentum heading into 2011. With the Pro Kart north series added to the track schedule and giving host to the Outlaw Series, the facility looks to experience a different kind of racing with new faces, part of that is the addition to the Vortex Mini Rok.

The Vortex Mini Rok is a rather new class in North America which also carries momentum coming off its stellar participation at the 2010 Skusa Supernationals in Las Vegas. The Vortex Rok package is a beginner level category for the 7-11 age group. For more Details on the Vortex Mini Rok Engine package you can visit Kartelmotorsports.com or call Erik or Les at 916-383-5278. To find out more information about Class Structure and other rules you can visit AllStarKarting.com.
 

1-14-11 Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Kart Track Open!

Get your 2011 karting season started this Sunday with free coffee and donuts in the Cameron Karting Pro Shop! Cameron Karting staff will be on hand to give free advice on kart set up while you enjoy coffee and donuts.

Open testing is available this Sunday, January 16th, from 10am to 4pm at The Jim Russell International Karting Center. The weather is warming up to the 60s for the weekend and Sunday is a karts only day. This is the only Sunday left in January for karts only. The next two Sundays are karting/supermoto days, so take advantage!

See you at the track!

Cameron Karting
29121 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476
707.938.9986  707.938.9986

 

1-14-11 Cambrian Go Karts has it's eyes set on the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas

Cambrian Go Karts is representing NorCal this weekend down in Phoenix, AZ with some of their top drivers. The team has its sites on a chance to represent the USA at this years Grand Finals.

Making the trip south competing in the Holeshot Racing Products MiniMax class is NorCal Rotax runner up Michael Mitchoff and the up and coming Scott Huffaker.

Running in the Tony Kart West Senior Max is 2010 Duffy winner Bronson Eggert and newest member to the Cambrian stable NorCal Champion TJ Fisher.

Durbin and his powerhouse team hope to put some Birel Red up on the podium this weekend. "We all are very excited to kick off the 2011 season, this year looks to be one of our best yet." Durbin states.


 

1-12-11 Red Line Oil Championship Continues to Gain Momentum in 2011

In a commitment to increasing the junior class participation in 2011, the Red Line Oil Karting Championship (RLOKC) has added three junior classes this season. With the ProKart Challenge/SKUSA series not returning to the Jim Russell International Karting Center at Infineon Raceway, the RLOKC will add the KPV2 and Junior TaG classes to keep juniors racing at the premiere karting facility in Northern California. The ever popular KPV1 class will also be added to the cadet class line up.

"One of the objectives we had when we started the RLOKC was to increase young driver development. Adding these three classes to the existing junior Rotax classes we ran in 2010 meets this objective. So many young, talented drivers have started their driving careers here and that legacy is really important for us to keep building on. Just to name a few, drivers like JR Hildebrand, Alexander Rossi, and Dane Cameron started in junior kart racing at Infineon and are now on their way with very successful careers" says race director, Ric Shaw.

Thus, the RLOKC will offer six junior classes in 2011. Along with KPV1, KPV2 and Junior TaG, the series will continue to offer Rotax Micro Max, Mini Max and Junior Max. Mini Max had a very good year in 2010 with thirteen different drivers entering races last year. With most of the Mini Max drivers returning in 2011, this class will most likely be the largest and most competitive class in the series.

To assure the 2011 race day schedule still offers lots of track time, the format will include a five lap qualifying session, two heat races and a fifteen lap main. KPV1 will run with Micro Max, KPV2 will run with Mini Max and Junior TaG will run with Junior Max. Depending on class sizes, the two classes in each race group will either race mixed together or will be run separately using split starts. Each class will have separate championships. KPV1 and KPV2 will run the IKF specs already used in Northern California, and Junior TaG will follow the TaG USA or SKUSA rules.

For the new junior classes, the 2011 RLOKC will be an eight race series with all races being held at the Jim Russell International Karting Center at Infineon Raceway. The Rotax classes will again participate in a ten race series with two of the races held in conjunction with the Kinsmen Kart Club in Dixon, California.

For more information including the season schedule, go to www.norcalrotax.com. The supplemental rules for the series will be posted shortly. The RLOKC presented over $20,000 worth of prizes to the racers in 2010 and this year they are hoping to expand on that with more prizes and even better year end awards. To contact race series promoter, email steve@cmaeronkarting.com or to contact the race director, email Ric Shaw at racedirector-ric@hotmail.com.

Other than the RLOKC, the final round of Gatorz Challenge of Americas (COTA) is coming to Infineon March 18-20. This race will bring the best Rotax racers to our track and the champions will be crowned at this race. The champions of the Junior, Senior and DD2 classes will get to compete at the Rotax Grand Final all the way across the globe in the emirate of Dubai. Even if you are not in the COTA championship, don't miss on a chance to race with national level competition. Rental opportunities are available but spots are limited. Call Cameron Karting for details on this once a year opportunity.

 

1-12-11 MG Tires Extend Partnership With Superkarts USA in Conjunction With Release of New Spec Race Tire

New MG ‘SKUSA’ tire ready for competition in 2011 as two companies strengthen relationship

Continuing what has been a prosperous partnership for many years, MG Tires and Superkarts! USA would like to jointly announce that they have extended their spec tire relationship for 2011 and beyond. In addition to the Brazilian manufacturer serving once again as the official tire for all SKUSA events, including the second edition of the Pro Tour and the company’s growing number of regional series, the 2011 season will mark the debut of the new specially branded MG-SK ‘SKUSA (white)’ tire, which will be utilized in all official Superkarts! USA events (except for the TaG Cadet class, which will remain on the MG-HZ ‘red’ tires). The new MG-SK tire is based on the proven and popular FZ compound, with only a small compound change put into effect to extend the durability of the tire. The new tire also comes with the official ‘SKUSA’ markings in the mold, further cementing the connection between the two companies.

“Our long relationship with Tom Kutscher and Superkarts! USA is extremely important to us and we’re very happy to have been able to continue our partnership,” offers Wagner Rossi, the owner of WR Motorsports, the North American importer for MG Tires. “We are excited to see SKUSA’s continuing growth with their Pro Tour and, of course, the SuperNationals in Las Vegas. In working with Tom for 2011, we have made a slight compound adjustment at his request to provide his racers with increased durability in the new MG-SK.”

“We tested the MG-FZ and MG-SK back-to-back, comparing both tires, and the lap times were virtually identical,” Rossi added. “The SKUSA tire held its performance for a little longer than the FZ, which is what Tom was looking for. We’re extremely pleased with the result.”

MG Tires has been the official tire of SKUSA since 2005, and is utilized in the organization’s regional and national programs, as well as by many clubs and tracks around North America. The new MG-SK ‘SKUSA’ compound is the next step for both the racing organization and the tire manufacturer, as they aim to provide the best product on the market for the racers. Superkarts! USA will act as the official distributor for the new spec tire and will work closely with the shops, teams and competitors that support SKUSA to make this the best program possible.

“We’re thrilled to have been able to come to a win-win agreement with MG Tires to extend our relationship, as we know that our customers believe in the product,” said Tom Kutscher, Superkarts! USA President. “I wanted to provide more durability in our tire for 2011 in keeping with our goal of being the best value in karting. MG is a great company to work with and we’re really looking forward to the new year with this new ‘SKUSA’ tire.”

Superkarts! USA has now taken delivery of the first shipment of the new MG-SK tire, which will make its official competition debut at the opening round of the ProKart Challenge South series at Adams Kart Track in Riverside, CA on February 4-5, 2011.

For more information on MG Tires and the different compounds it manufacturers, visit www.mgtires.com . To find out about the Superkarts! USA events near you, head to their website www.superkartsusa.com .



 

1-12-11 Raquel Martinez WKA Manufacturer's Cup Daytona Report
“Tough start to season for Martinez”

It has only been one month since Raquel Martinez’s 2010 season ended, and the 2011 season has just begun with the opening round of the 2011 WKA Manufacturer’s Cup at Daytona International Speedway. Raquel competed in the two Yamaha and Komet classes.

The weekend started off well with Raquel setting the pace in the unofficial practice sessions. On the first day of racing Raquel qualified sixth in Komet Jr. Heavy and fifth in Yamaha Jr. Lite. Raquel finished third in both Prefinals, but unfortunately weighed just half a pound lite in the Yamaha class. In the Komet Final Raquel got off to a great start and was running strong inside the top five until her rear bumper came loose forcing her to retire. Having to start last in the Yamaha final Raquel was caught up in a first turn incident and lost ground to the main pack. She never gave up and turned some of the fastest laps of the race finishing twenty-sixth.

Day two started off with carburetor issues in the Komet Jr. Lite category, which saw Raquel qualifying in the twenty-fifth position. Yamaha Jr. Heavy qualifying would go a little better with Raquel ending up thirteenth after the three lap qualifying session. After changing carbs for the Komet Prefinal Raquel charged to the front moving up fifteen positions in just eight laps to finish tenth. In the Yamaha Prefinal Raquel was involved in a first turn incident that caused her to finish in the twenty-first position. In the Komet Final Raquel continued to move up the rankings finishing in the sixth position, a great recovery from how the day started. Being in the middle of the pack is never a place a driver wants to be especially heading into the tight turn one at Daytona. Raquel was once again hit at the start and fell to the back of the field. She was able to move up to twenty-fourth by the end of the twelve lap Final.

“This was a tough start to the season for the team,” commented Martinez. “We will be back in top form at Kershaw and ready to re-launch our attack on winning races and championships in WKA, which is my main focus this season in North America.”

To learn more about Raquel please visit www.raquelmartinez.com . Raquel would also like to thank her sponsors King Taco, Pepsi, P1 Engines, Grand Products, Top Kart, RLV, Bridgestone, DWT, Alpinestars, MLP Imaging, Troy Lee Designs, Bell Helmets, Graphix Plus and PKS Kart Supplies.


 

1-6-11 Prokart Challenge Programs Announce Discounted Entry Package

North and South series primed for big year, focused on providing best value in California

 As we enter the new year, the Superkarts! USA staff is back at work and gearing up for the 2011 season, one that will certainly be the biggest in the organization’s history. SKUSA is focused on building off a solid 2010 campaign, and will once again promote official competition on both the regional and national level. Interest is huge – thanks to the massive success of the 14th annual SuperNationals in Las Vegas – and big increases in support and participation are expected in both the ProKart Challenge series and the second running of the SKUSA Pro Tour. One of the primary goals for 2011 is to make the PKC program the best value in California.

The organization is vocal in its dedication to providing the best karting experience in California through their ProKart Challenge North and South programs, and a significant decrease in the entry fee package is the primary promotion. The schedules will be very exciting this year, taking the PKC competitors to a number of tracks that have not been part of the series in the past. The PKC South and PKC North calendars will feature six races, each of which includes the popular West Coast Shootout at Santa Maria in late August. The PKC North program will venture away from Infineon Raceway for the first time to visit cornerstone NorCal tracks like Dixon, Prairie City, Reno and Atwater, as well as a venue in Monterey. The South circuit will follow suit, making its debut at Adams Raceway in Riverside, while also heading back to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Buttonwillow Raceway and both the Streets of Willow and purpose-built kart track at Willow Springs.

“I’m very proud of the program that we’ve developed for our ProKart Challenge series,” states Tom Kutscher, Superkarts! USA President and PKC Program Director. “We will be moving to some new tracks in 2011 for both the North and South series, and I’m excited that we’ll have some variety this year. These new tracks will help us keep our costs in check, as well, and I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is. I want to offer the best value in the state this year, so we’ll be passing these savings on to our racers.”

In their ongoing effort to support their racers, SKUSA will decrease the cost of a ProKart Challenge weekend entry by $50, lowering the package price for an entry and tires down to just $295. “This special discounted rate is for online entries only, and essentially provides the series racers who run all six events with a free weekend of competition (six races x $50 discount per race = $300 in savings),” adds Kutscher. “The new entry price structure has been designed to provide the best value in southern California karting. At PKC events, racers enjoy significant track time, featuring two practice sessions, qualifying, two heats and a main event that add up to over 70 laps a day. If you compare this to other clubs and series that provide just half the laps, the price per lap is always in SKUSA’s favor.”

SKUSA will go even further to spread the word – as the ProKart Challenge series wants everyone to have the opportunity to come out and sample their program – and will also offer a free Friday practice day (for the first event at Adams) to anyone who has not run a PKC or SKUSA race in the past two years (another savings of $60).

The class structure for the ProKart Challenge programs will once again present the organization as the leader in Stock Moto and TaG racing. Last year, SKUSA introduced a re-worked ladder program for the Stock Moto classes, which was a huge success in its debut season. The PKC SoCal series will offer S1 Pro, S2 Semi-Pro, S3 Novice, S4 Master, and S5 Junior on the gearbox side of the equation. In TaG, SKUSA promotes the clearest progression in the sport, offering TaG Cadet, TaG Junior, TaG Senior and TaG Master to drivers in the single-speed category. Also for this first race of the season, the G1 and S4 Magnum classes will be added back to the SoCal weekend line-up in hopes of solidifying a group of competitors large enough to challenge the entire season.

The ProKart Challenge programs begin on February 4-5 as the South series kicks off at Adams Raceway with Friday practice and Saturday racing. In the North, the opening round is set for Dixon on February 25-26. To enter either of these events and thereby take advantage of the special online discount for the event entry package of $295, simply logon to the Superkarts! USA website and visit their online store: http://www.superkartsusa.com/skusa-store/merchant.mvc . To sign up (and be verified as eligible) for the free Friday practice offer, choose ‘NO’ to add the practice fee to your online entry and then simply send an e-mail to info@superkartsusa.com letting the SKUSA staff know that you’ll be there!


 

1-6-11 P1 Engines Has Strong Start to 2011 Program

"Multiple pole positions, heat race wins and main event victories in Daytona"

Another season is underway and another string of solid results were earned for P1 Engines during the opening round of the 2011 World Karting Association (WKA) Manufacturer’s Cup program in Daytona Beach, Florida. With more than fifteen engine rentals and customers on site, P1 Engines managed to score two pole positions, two main event victories, ten podiums results and countless top ten finishes.

Leading the way for the engine builder was senior level rookie Mason Chelootz. After qualifying second and claiming a fourth place finish in Wednesday’s TaG 1 final, Chelootz was untouchable in Thursday’s TaG 2 action scoring the pole position, heat race win and dominating main event victory. Competing in five classes over the three day event, Chelootz utilized P1 Engines power to score a two plus second win in Komet Heavy and a solid fourth place finish in Komet Lite while claiming the fastest race lap in the Leopard only class.

Garnering three podium results for P1 Engines was Georgia based driver Chris Wehrheim. The talented senior used his experience to run at the front of the pack in both TaG 1 and TaG 2 events claiming a pair of third place results. Not to be outdone, Wehrheim also competed in the Leopard only class where he took home his third podium result of the weekend with a second place run.

Joining Wehrheim on the podium was New Jersey front-runner Arie Ouimet. Running the Leopard only class, Ouimet turned one of the quickest laps in qualifying to claim the third position and held station through the day giving P1 Engines another podium finish.

Making his WKA senior level debut was Merlin pilot Shawn Sharkey. Downsizing their program slightly, Sharkey would shift his focus to the TaG divisions as he would look to stand atop the podium. Proving to be fast at times, racing luck was not on the New Jersey resident’s side but he did manage to secure a top ten finish in Thursday’s TaG 2 final. Californian Raquel Martinez looked to have run into the same luck as Sharkey. After proving to be very fast during practice and qualifying, the main event results did not show her true speed while in Daytona.

Sportsman competitors Zane Smith and Evan Cowen also claimed top five results in their respective classes. Smith battled hard for the lead in the Komet Sportsman final after claiming the pole position and a second place result in the heat race. Looking to take the top step in the final, Smith exchanged the lead with a quartet of drivers throughout the event but received the short end of the stick on the last corner of the last lap and came home fourth. Cowen, running the Yamaha Rookie Sportsman class, managed to score a solid third place result and will look to better his finish at the next event in South Carolina.

“It is a new year and time for some solid results,” expressed P1 Engines Owner Jesus Vasquez. “2010 was an amazing year but I am working hard to improve and better our results in 2011.”
 

1-3-11 Blue Max Kart Club Presents 1st Annual Hanlees of Davis Kart Swap Meet

Saturday January 8, 2011

Under Roof!
Rain or Shine!

Hanlees Service Center
5000 Chiles Road
Davis CA, 95616

No charge for sellers
Free admission

Buy or sell complete karts, surplus parts,
support vehicles & equipment
Set up at 8:00 am
Starts @ 9:00am

Last day to turn in discounted 2011 BMKC memberships at
$240.00; effective Jan 9, 2011 memberships will be $280.00
NO EXCEPTIONS

Coffee & snacks will be available

For info call 530-383-4049

Take the Mace/Chiles Road exit as if headed to track
except head south off freeway
East on Chiles
Service Center will be on the right side of road
No sales at track!
 

 

 

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