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Tri-C Karters Newsletter
P.O. Box 1401 - Riverside, CA 92502
Tri-C Race Schedule
 
July 18 @ Cal Speed
          wih  LAKC
Aug 15 @ Cal Speed 
Sept 26 @ Cal Speed 
          with LAKC
Oct 17 @ Adams
Nov 14 @  TBD
 
Note:  The July and September race weekends will be combined with Los Angeles Kart Club (LAKC).  Tri-C Karters will race on Saturday and LAKC on Sunday. 
 
Tri-C and LAKC will be hosting an open Practice on Friday preceeding the races from 9am to 5pm. LAKC and Tri-C members will receive a discounted practice rate.  
 

 
 
Greetings!

July 18 & 19th Race Schedule

CalSpeed
 
The long awaited event is almost here!  Tri-C Karters and LAKC will be combining forces on a back to back race weekend.

Friday Practice - July 17th on the Nouvo course, with a practice discount given to Tri-C or LAKC members. 
  
Remember that all of LAKC's races classes will be offered on Tri-C's Saturday race day and all of Tri-C's classes will be offered on LAKC's Sunday. See entry form for details...
 
Special discounts are offered to drivers who participate in both days racing.
 
Registration form for the 3 day events can be found at

Overnight camping or trailer storage is allowed, check the event entry form for details.
 
This is THE event not be missed on the 2009 So Cal Karting Calendar .  
 
Pre entry is available to EVERYONE However, pre entries MUST be RECEIVED at the address on the entry form no later than July 14th.

Race Day Schedule

July 18 & 19, 2009 Race - Nuovo CW

 SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please listen to the Announcer for updates

If it is raining we will run the rain track that avoids the water.

Classes

Weight

Practice

Qualify

Pre-Main

Main

Shifter: Spec Honda, Open, & Rotax DD2

395/395/385

1

1

1

1

HPV-2

310

2

2

2

2

Kid Kart

160

3

3

3

3

HPV-1  Novice HPV-1 

240

4

4

4

4

Rotax Masters

405

5

5

5

5

TAG: Junior, Senior & Masters

See Motor

6

6

6

6

Rotax Junior & Rotax Mini Max

320/265

7

7

7

7

Rotax Senior

365

8

8

8

8

World Formula: Junior, LAKC & Tri-C

325/365/390

9

9

9

9

Junior-1 Novice Jr 1  

225

10

10

10

10

HPV4 Plus

390

11

11

11

11

HPV4: Junior & Senior

320/340

12

12

12

12


Session Info 

Drivers Meeting:   

Saturday Starts at 8:00 AM sharp (Tri-C) Sunday (LAKC) Immediately following practice on Sunday

Practice: Saturday Practice immediately following drivers meeting. Each Class will have (2) 4 to 5 minute practice sessions. ALL racers must have an IKF wristband to be on the track.

Qualifying:  LAKC / Tri-C temporary qualifying policy; each session will be 4 to 5 minutes starting when the grid steward releases the class from the grid as a group or with separation. Line up based on your last practice session. If you did not get a time on your last practice, you will start in the back. It is up to the driver to get a clean lap. Any blocking, drafting, or unsportsmanlike like action will result in a DQ at the race director's discretion.

Heat Race:  Heat races are 8 laps, time permitting. Listen to the announcer for any schedule changes that may occur.

Main:  Main events are 16 laps, time permitting. Listen to the announcer for any schedule changes that may occur. Kid kart are 10 laps.

  General Info

LAKC/Tri-C run under 2009 IKF and 2009 ROTAX rules where they apply.

MANDATORY Drivers Meeting. Random roll call will be done; anyone absent from the drivers meeting will start the MAIN EVENT from the back. Kids kart class gas will be provided, come to the grid area with a dry tank. All other classes be familiar with the 2009 fuel and tire rules for your particular class. One complimentary fuel check is available. Scale weight is the official weight for that day. No driving on the scales or in the pit area. Remember all pre-tech items must also pass post tech inspection to receive race awards upon passing all inspections. Protest forms are available at the scales and must be completely filled out and presented to a Tri-C offical (on Saturday), LAKC offical (on Sunday) or the post tech official within 30 minutes of the end of that class. Absolutely no gas cans are to be left at the track.

Saturday Night Rumble in the Jungle
Powder Puff and Dad's Race
  

 

 Calling all Walter Mittys!  Did you just miss out on that Ferrari drive? Do you have a yearning to race Formula One?  This is your chance to cut loose.  You know you want to prove to your son, daughter,spouse and Club that you are the best racer in the family and Club.  The Cal-Speed concession kart fleet consisting of 20 karts will be available for a fun race following the end of Saturday's events.  
 
It will require you to pre-sign up to reserve your spot.  Reservations are on a first come first serve basis.  The cost will be $50.00.  You will race three, 6 to 8 lap races.  We will have an all girls group of 20 karts and an all boys group of 20 karts available.  This is a must for all you mom's and dad's!  Sign up now by emailing your info to 
chris.latorre@gmail.com 
 
Don't wait, take home the trophy!  Rumor has it that there will be talent scouts from all major F1 teams looking for next years drivers.

Tri-C and LAKC Host Saturday Night Spaghetti Dinner

 
Anyone entered in either Saturday or Sunday races, as well as all Tri-C and LAKC members are invited to the picnic.  Immediately following the conclusion of Saturday's races   Tri-C and LAKC will serve the spaghetti dinner. 
 
During dinner we will have the Powder Puff and Dad's Race in the CalSpeed 4 cycle rental karts.
 
Don't miss out on the food and fun!

 Volunteer to Work for Points

Every member must sit out one club race and volunteer to work at either a club race or one of our special events.  If this isn't possible, ask about the "pay for points" option.
 
Contact Josh Cushman at JMCushman@aol.com

Sincerely,
 

Chris Sarris
Tri-C karters
Club Class Sponsors
Kid Karts - Andrew Murray Motorsports
                            www.andrewmurraymotorsports.com
Jr 1- Empire Karts www.empirekarts.com
TaG Masters - So Cal Kart Sport    ww.socalkartsport.com
Sr & Jr World Formula - 
           Seth Nash Karting/Hyper Racing Engines
HPV-4 Plus -
            Oswald & YAP Lawyers www.oswald-yap.com
TaG Masters - So Cal Kart Sport www.socalkartsport.com