Post by Brad Wunder on Jul 16, 2009 11:05:40 GMT -5
I'm still waiting to hear back on a few things but I though I'd share what I know at this point.
Box Stock Clones - WILL be allowed and welcomed (as a non-GR class) at all 4 Gold Rush races. How they run in terms of combined with the F200s/WFs or as a separate race will depend on the number of entries.
Camping - WILL be allowed at all Gold Rush tracks. A couple of side notes on this... At Stockton, because the track is within the fairgrounds, we will be locked in about 10pm. At A-water, because of limited pit space parking, anyone with a RV type trailer will be asked to move their trailer to overflow parking on race day to accommodate more racers in the pits.
Kart Counts - They are expecting around 200 entries for the PC GR race
4 Cycle Running Order - Gary plans to run all of us together!
World Formula Weight - will be 365#s (sorry Cory
).
From Gary & Vicki at PC....
Yee-Ha! There’s gold in them thar hills! Haaaaaaa . . .
We are really ready to have a great time at the inaugural race of the Gold Rush Series at the Prairie City Track and welcome all the racers throughout Northern California that are participating and dreaming of winning some of that cash at the end of the rainbow. A special thanks goes out to the Athingyer, Dixon, and Stockton tracks for turning this idea into a reality.
Since this e-mail contains a lot of information, and is quite lengthy, we suggest getting a large popcorn and and Big Gulp before continuing -- you'll probably finish them and the e-mail about the same time!
For the “Official” Race Flyer, please go to:
www.norcalkarters.com/GLDRSH.pdf
Briefly, the complete racing schedule for the series is:
Prairie City – August 2nd
Athingyer – August 23rd
Stockton – September 19th (Night Race)
Dixon – November 1st
To make sure you all have a great time . . . we have attempted to answer any and all questions you may have regarding the first race on August 2nd. If you still have an inquiring mind after reading this e-mail, then please contact us.
12 Championship Classes
Kid Kart II (competitive)
Jr. 1-2 Cycle
HPV 1
HPV 2
Sr. Sportsman Light
TaG National Cup
TaG Masters
80 Limited
80 Masters
F-200/World Formula
Briggs Animal
125 Stock Moto
All Prairie City Club members racing the above classes will also get points for the regular club series.
At the Prairie City Gold Rush we will also be running the following club classes:
Kid Kart I (non-competitive)
HPV 1 Rookie
HPV 3
4-Cycle Clone
Short List of Rules for Series
• Race Entry Fee at all tracks is $65.00 (except for Kid Kart I which is $35.00 for P.C. members and $40.00 for non-members).
• Transponders for all classes are free of charge.
• To be eligible for End of Series Cash Awards, you must register and race all four races.
• Cash prizes will be awarded at the last race at the Dixon Kinsman Kart Club.
Trophies
All of the tracks in the Gold Rush Series will be following the same trophy award schedule:
1 award: 1-3 karts
2 awards: 4-5 karts
3 awards: 6-7 karts
4 awards: 8-9 karts
5 awards: 10 karts and above
Following, is the schedule from now until race day at the Prairie City Track:
Week before the Race (July 23rd-26th)
Practice: Thursday through Sunday -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Practice fees will be $15.00 for Prairie City Club members and $30.00 for non-members. All of the participating tracks will be running their usual practice fee schedules.
We will have the Grand Prix Track set up, which we are also running for the race.
Race Week and Weekend (July 30th – August 2nd)
Practice: Thursday through Saturday -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration: Vic will be at the track Friday and Saturday doing registration from 8:30 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m. Hopefully, everybody will register on those days since it makes race day go so much more smoothly. If not, Sunday registration will be open from 7:00 a.m., and will close at 8:15 a.m. sharp. We are expecting LOTS of racers and we need to strictly abide by this cut-off time to load the computer for the race and get you all home at a decent hour. Sunday registration will be located across from the front gate in the administration parking lot. We realize that 4:30 p.m. seems a bit early for practice to be over on Saturday; however, we need to clean the track for Sunday racing, lay down the transponder wire, empty trash, hose down the bathrooms, and just generally get “stuff” ready for Sunday and still manage to get a couple of hours sleep.
Registration Procedure
Registration is located up front by the hot grid on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The first step is to grab a Fast Track Form and fill it out. Or, download one from the web page and cut down your paperwork at the track.
www.pckartclub.com
You will also find the Race Flyer posted there.
Please do not come to the registration table until you have filled out your Fast Track Form since it delays the registration process. With your completed Fast Track Form in hand, proceed to the registration table. You will be able to buy wristbands for your guests and crew when you register; however, if they are not there to sign the release form, we will write their name on a wristband and keep it at the gate where they will be able to claim them. No adult wristbands will be given out without an original signature and no one will be admitted to the facility on race Sunday without a wristband. We really cannot stress this enough since your signature and wristband are our guarantee of insurance. If you are bringing a minor racer or guest (not your own child), we must have a yearly Minor's Release Form currently on file -- signed by a parent or legal guardian -- for them to attend on the Sunday race day. If you need one in advance, send us an e-mail with a fax number and we'll send it to you. If your minor children were present as racers or guests at the Prairie City Crossover, and we could read your handwriting (LOL), you should be good to go. Please be patient during the registration process and we will try to make the experience as painless and speedy as possible.
Transponders
Transponders will be used for timing on race day and you may order one on your Fast Track Form – free at each track for the Gold Rush Series. These will be handed out at the hot grid on Sunday morning. If you have your own transponder, scoring will not use it unless the number is written on your Fast Track Form. Please do not come to registration and tell Vic you'll bring it to her "later". There will be too many in attendance to deal with later on this very busy weekend. Prairie City club members should also have their transponder number written on their Fast Track Form. We know that, on a typical club race day, Vic can look it up. For this race, Vic will not be handling the scoring duties. Once again, no transponder requested and no transponder number of your own written on the Fast Track Form . . . no score . . . qualify last. If you have a malfunctioning transponder or one that fails to charge, that's a different story and we will cross that bridge and solve the problem during the practice heat.
Explanation of the Bingo Balls
At registration, each racer will be asked to pea pick a little brown bingo ball with a number on it. This number is merely used to establish qualifying order so that there is a somewhat orderly line up on the hot grid for qualifying.
Camping
Overnight stays are allowed Friday through Saturday night for motor homes. No tents are allowed in the park. No open fire pits are allowed in the park. You can BBQ, but make sure you are not on, or near, any dry grass areas. For those staying overnight, the front gates to the park and the track will be locked at 8:00 p.m. If you need to go out for supplies or dinner, please make sure you are back in the park by 8:00 p.m. We are designating a motor home corral to be located by the gray concession building just inside the front gate. If you have a side awning, slide out, etc., there will be room to open it over there without conking anyone in the head.
Parking
We expect a LARGE crowd and need to maintain the ability to move trailers in and out. All tow vehicles and cars will need to park across the street in the field behind the moon room building on Saturday and Sunday. Please do not park in the administration parking lot directly across from the track entrance since that will bring you a hefty parking ticket of $30 from one of the Park Rangers – their rule, not ours. HAHAHA . . . If you need handicapped parking, we will accommodate you within the facility -- please just ask at the registration table.
Most of the spaces on the outsides of the front pit are paid for, and reserved by, Prairie City Club members for the season. All of the reserved spaces will be marked with duct tape. Please do not pit in those areas, even if they are empty. All of the spaces in the center of the front pit are open. Just put down a piece of tape and write your name and date on it and, it's yours for the weekend. These spaces don't accommodate vehicles, so just unload and mosey on over to park by the moon room. PLEASE do not remove anyone’s tape that has a name and is dated between July 30th and August 2nd. We had a huge problem at the Crossover Race with certain parties not exactly abiding by the rules and ignoring previously placed tape. Remember, just like you, we want the smoothest race possible.
The back pits are open for everyone. Please park trailers as close as you can to the one next to you and 90 degrees to the asphalt strip. We are going to ask that the 10' to 14' trailers park double-deep, nose-to-tail, and leave a 5 foot walkthrough in-between. This will get four trailers in 2-1/2 spaces (Gary's a kart track math wiz). Trailers with awnings will need to park parallel with the dividing fence. Someone will be there to help direct parking. If you don’t spot them and are just itching to get settled, please stop by the registration table and we will ask someone to assist. Again, patience is a virtue.
Bathrooms
Our goal is to keep the bathrooms well stocked and clean. If you notice anything amiss, please let one of the workers in the pits know. Since we are not able to run over there every five minutes to check, we truly rely on you and your guests to keep us informed. Out of paper, toilet plugged, no soap -- we would love to know. The lights will be turned on for the overnight guests so that you don't have to fumble with a flashlight. If anyone would like to volunteer for bathroom duty please let us know. Never happens; however, we always like to offer (hahahaha . . .) We couldn’t believe how clean and orderly the bathrooms were after the Crossover race and are keeping our fingers crossed for this one.
Pets
If you feel you must bring your dog to the track, they have to be on leashes, and -- we encourage -- well behaved. We do not want to put them in the path of any possible mishap. If they "poopie," . . please, pick it up and put it in the trash. Oh, we know, it's a nasty job but owner's have to do it. Remember the paper you signed when you got them? The little tykes are not gifted with picking up poopie-type hands. We will have a water bowl for them over by the bathrooms.
Fuel and Oil
The series has a spec for 110 leaded race gas with your choice of oil. Sunoco fuel is available at the track, along with Maxima 927 castor oil. To purchase fuel or oil, pay for it at the registration table and bring your receipt to the container on the hot grid and we'll pump it for you. Fuel is $8.70/gal and oil is $9.15 for a 16-ounce bottle, plus tax. Fuel and oil must be purchased and pumped prior to the drivers meeting on Sunday.
Catering
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop -- fresh-made sandwiches on fresh-made bread -- will be there on both Saturday and Race Day. Our racers love them.
Sunday Morning Schedule
7:45a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Pick up your transponder in front of the hot grid
8:30 a.m., SHARP: Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:00 a.m.: Practice - 4 laps immediately following driver's meeting. Kid Karts and Jr. 1-2-cycle should bring karts to the grid at the driver's meeting. They will be the first classes out for practice.
Qualifying: Group format (up to eight karts) Three green, timed laps
Pre-Main: 10 laps
Main: 12 laps
Once again, we plan on having lots of fun and we’re hoping the weather doesn’t pop into the double-digits.
We're kind of tired of writing, so we will close with a big "See You at the Track"!
Gary and Vic
www.pckartclub.com
lovotti@comcast.net
916-363-0514 (office phone and fax)
916-216-0514 (Gary's cell)
Box Stock Clones - WILL be allowed and welcomed (as a non-GR class) at all 4 Gold Rush races. How they run in terms of combined with the F200s/WFs or as a separate race will depend on the number of entries.
Camping - WILL be allowed at all Gold Rush tracks. A couple of side notes on this... At Stockton, because the track is within the fairgrounds, we will be locked in about 10pm. At A-water, because of limited pit space parking, anyone with a RV type trailer will be asked to move their trailer to overflow parking on race day to accommodate more racers in the pits.
Kart Counts - They are expecting around 200 entries for the PC GR race
4 Cycle Running Order - Gary plans to run all of us together!
World Formula Weight - will be 365#s (sorry Cory
).From Gary & Vicki at PC....
Yee-Ha! There’s gold in them thar hills! Haaaaaaa . . .
We are really ready to have a great time at the inaugural race of the Gold Rush Series at the Prairie City Track and welcome all the racers throughout Northern California that are participating and dreaming of winning some of that cash at the end of the rainbow. A special thanks goes out to the Athingyer, Dixon, and Stockton tracks for turning this idea into a reality.
Since this e-mail contains a lot of information, and is quite lengthy, we suggest getting a large popcorn and and Big Gulp before continuing -- you'll probably finish them and the e-mail about the same time!
For the “Official” Race Flyer, please go to:
www.norcalkarters.com/GLDRSH.pdf
Briefly, the complete racing schedule for the series is:
Prairie City – August 2nd
Athingyer – August 23rd
Stockton – September 19th (Night Race)
Dixon – November 1st
To make sure you all have a great time . . . we have attempted to answer any and all questions you may have regarding the first race on August 2nd. If you still have an inquiring mind after reading this e-mail, then please contact us.
12 Championship Classes
Kid Kart II (competitive)
Jr. 1-2 Cycle
HPV 1
HPV 2
Sr. Sportsman Light
TaG National Cup
TaG Masters
80 Limited
80 Masters
F-200/World Formula
Briggs Animal
125 Stock Moto
All Prairie City Club members racing the above classes will also get points for the regular club series.
At the Prairie City Gold Rush we will also be running the following club classes:
Kid Kart I (non-competitive)
HPV 1 Rookie
HPV 3
4-Cycle Clone
Short List of Rules for Series
• Race Entry Fee at all tracks is $65.00 (except for Kid Kart I which is $35.00 for P.C. members and $40.00 for non-members).
• Transponders for all classes are free of charge.
• To be eligible for End of Series Cash Awards, you must register and race all four races.
• Cash prizes will be awarded at the last race at the Dixon Kinsman Kart Club.
Trophies
All of the tracks in the Gold Rush Series will be following the same trophy award schedule:
1 award: 1-3 karts
2 awards: 4-5 karts
3 awards: 6-7 karts
4 awards: 8-9 karts
5 awards: 10 karts and above
Following, is the schedule from now until race day at the Prairie City Track:
Week before the Race (July 23rd-26th)
Practice: Thursday through Sunday -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Practice fees will be $15.00 for Prairie City Club members and $30.00 for non-members. All of the participating tracks will be running their usual practice fee schedules.
We will have the Grand Prix Track set up, which we are also running for the race.
Race Week and Weekend (July 30th – August 2nd)
Practice: Thursday through Saturday -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration: Vic will be at the track Friday and Saturday doing registration from 8:30 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m. Hopefully, everybody will register on those days since it makes race day go so much more smoothly. If not, Sunday registration will be open from 7:00 a.m., and will close at 8:15 a.m. sharp. We are expecting LOTS of racers and we need to strictly abide by this cut-off time to load the computer for the race and get you all home at a decent hour. Sunday registration will be located across from the front gate in the administration parking lot. We realize that 4:30 p.m. seems a bit early for practice to be over on Saturday; however, we need to clean the track for Sunday racing, lay down the transponder wire, empty trash, hose down the bathrooms, and just generally get “stuff” ready for Sunday and still manage to get a couple of hours sleep.
Registration Procedure
Registration is located up front by the hot grid on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The first step is to grab a Fast Track Form and fill it out. Or, download one from the web page and cut down your paperwork at the track.
www.pckartclub.com
You will also find the Race Flyer posted there.
Please do not come to the registration table until you have filled out your Fast Track Form since it delays the registration process. With your completed Fast Track Form in hand, proceed to the registration table. You will be able to buy wristbands for your guests and crew when you register; however, if they are not there to sign the release form, we will write their name on a wristband and keep it at the gate where they will be able to claim them. No adult wristbands will be given out without an original signature and no one will be admitted to the facility on race Sunday without a wristband. We really cannot stress this enough since your signature and wristband are our guarantee of insurance. If you are bringing a minor racer or guest (not your own child), we must have a yearly Minor's Release Form currently on file -- signed by a parent or legal guardian -- for them to attend on the Sunday race day. If you need one in advance, send us an e-mail with a fax number and we'll send it to you. If your minor children were present as racers or guests at the Prairie City Crossover, and we could read your handwriting (LOL), you should be good to go. Please be patient during the registration process and we will try to make the experience as painless and speedy as possible.
Transponders
Transponders will be used for timing on race day and you may order one on your Fast Track Form – free at each track for the Gold Rush Series. These will be handed out at the hot grid on Sunday morning. If you have your own transponder, scoring will not use it unless the number is written on your Fast Track Form. Please do not come to registration and tell Vic you'll bring it to her "later". There will be too many in attendance to deal with later on this very busy weekend. Prairie City club members should also have their transponder number written on their Fast Track Form. We know that, on a typical club race day, Vic can look it up. For this race, Vic will not be handling the scoring duties. Once again, no transponder requested and no transponder number of your own written on the Fast Track Form . . . no score . . . qualify last. If you have a malfunctioning transponder or one that fails to charge, that's a different story and we will cross that bridge and solve the problem during the practice heat.
Explanation of the Bingo Balls
At registration, each racer will be asked to pea pick a little brown bingo ball with a number on it. This number is merely used to establish qualifying order so that there is a somewhat orderly line up on the hot grid for qualifying.
Camping
Overnight stays are allowed Friday through Saturday night for motor homes. No tents are allowed in the park. No open fire pits are allowed in the park. You can BBQ, but make sure you are not on, or near, any dry grass areas. For those staying overnight, the front gates to the park and the track will be locked at 8:00 p.m. If you need to go out for supplies or dinner, please make sure you are back in the park by 8:00 p.m. We are designating a motor home corral to be located by the gray concession building just inside the front gate. If you have a side awning, slide out, etc., there will be room to open it over there without conking anyone in the head.
Parking
We expect a LARGE crowd and need to maintain the ability to move trailers in and out. All tow vehicles and cars will need to park across the street in the field behind the moon room building on Saturday and Sunday. Please do not park in the administration parking lot directly across from the track entrance since that will bring you a hefty parking ticket of $30 from one of the Park Rangers – their rule, not ours. HAHAHA . . . If you need handicapped parking, we will accommodate you within the facility -- please just ask at the registration table.
Most of the spaces on the outsides of the front pit are paid for, and reserved by, Prairie City Club members for the season. All of the reserved spaces will be marked with duct tape. Please do not pit in those areas, even if they are empty. All of the spaces in the center of the front pit are open. Just put down a piece of tape and write your name and date on it and, it's yours for the weekend. These spaces don't accommodate vehicles, so just unload and mosey on over to park by the moon room. PLEASE do not remove anyone’s tape that has a name and is dated between July 30th and August 2nd. We had a huge problem at the Crossover Race with certain parties not exactly abiding by the rules and ignoring previously placed tape. Remember, just like you, we want the smoothest race possible.
The back pits are open for everyone. Please park trailers as close as you can to the one next to you and 90 degrees to the asphalt strip. We are going to ask that the 10' to 14' trailers park double-deep, nose-to-tail, and leave a 5 foot walkthrough in-between. This will get four trailers in 2-1/2 spaces (Gary's a kart track math wiz). Trailers with awnings will need to park parallel with the dividing fence. Someone will be there to help direct parking. If you don’t spot them and are just itching to get settled, please stop by the registration table and we will ask someone to assist. Again, patience is a virtue.
Bathrooms
Our goal is to keep the bathrooms well stocked and clean. If you notice anything amiss, please let one of the workers in the pits know. Since we are not able to run over there every five minutes to check, we truly rely on you and your guests to keep us informed. Out of paper, toilet plugged, no soap -- we would love to know. The lights will be turned on for the overnight guests so that you don't have to fumble with a flashlight. If anyone would like to volunteer for bathroom duty please let us know. Never happens; however, we always like to offer (hahahaha . . .) We couldn’t believe how clean and orderly the bathrooms were after the Crossover race and are keeping our fingers crossed for this one.
Pets
If you feel you must bring your dog to the track, they have to be on leashes, and -- we encourage -- well behaved. We do not want to put them in the path of any possible mishap. If they "poopie," . . please, pick it up and put it in the trash. Oh, we know, it's a nasty job but owner's have to do it. Remember the paper you signed when you got them? The little tykes are not gifted with picking up poopie-type hands. We will have a water bowl for them over by the bathrooms.
Fuel and Oil
The series has a spec for 110 leaded race gas with your choice of oil. Sunoco fuel is available at the track, along with Maxima 927 castor oil. To purchase fuel or oil, pay for it at the registration table and bring your receipt to the container on the hot grid and we'll pump it for you. Fuel is $8.70/gal and oil is $9.15 for a 16-ounce bottle, plus tax. Fuel and oil must be purchased and pumped prior to the drivers meeting on Sunday.
Catering
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop -- fresh-made sandwiches on fresh-made bread -- will be there on both Saturday and Race Day. Our racers love them.
Sunday Morning Schedule
7:45a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Pick up your transponder in front of the hot grid
8:30 a.m., SHARP: Mandatory Driver's Meeting
9:00 a.m.: Practice - 4 laps immediately following driver's meeting. Kid Karts and Jr. 1-2-cycle should bring karts to the grid at the driver's meeting. They will be the first classes out for practice.
Qualifying: Group format (up to eight karts) Three green, timed laps
Pre-Main: 10 laps
Main: 12 laps
Once again, we plan on having lots of fun and we’re hoping the weather doesn’t pop into the double-digits.
We're kind of tired of writing, so we will close with a big "See You at the Track"!
Gary and Vic
www.pckartclub.com
lovotti@comcast.net
916-363-0514 (office phone and fax)
916-216-0514 (Gary's cell)
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