North Texas Karters - North Texas Premier Kart TrackNorth Texas Karters - Sprint kart racing track in Denton, TXhttp://www.ntkarters.com/feed/atom.html2012-02-05T00:37:02ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementNorth Texas' Premier Sprint Track2010-04-06T06:00:00Z2010-04-06T06:00:00Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/Important/north-texas-premier-sprint-track.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.com<table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellpadding="10">
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<td valign="middle">North Texas Karting Club is a member owned facility that provides an excellent atmosphere of family fun and racing excitement. The club features a nine-turn half mile asphalt sprint track and offers racing starting at age 5. Karting is more then just racing, its one of the best parent-child bonding experiences of any sport activity. The fellowship and camaraderie among our members is first rate. Kart racing at NTK is exciting to watch and very competitive. We encourage the public to come to our first class karting facility located only minutes from anywhere within the Dallas - Ft. Worth metroplex area.<br /></td>
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<td valign="middle">North Texas Karting Club is a member owned facility that provides an excellent atmosphere of family fun and racing excitement. The club features a nine-turn half mile asphalt sprint track and offers racing starting at age 5. Karting is more then just racing, its one of the best parent-child bonding experiences of any sport activity. The fellowship and camaraderie among our members is first rate. Kart racing at NTK is exciting to watch and very competitive. We encourage the public to come to our first class karting facility located only minutes from anywhere within the Dallas - Ft. Worth metroplex area.<br /></td>
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<hr />NTK 2012 Rulebook Changes2012-01-25T16:51:16Z2012-01-25T16:51:16Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/overview-of-the-2012-rule-changes.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.com<p align="LEFT" class="western">Here are some of the major changes in the NTK 2012 rulebook that will take effect on March 1<sup>st</sup>, 2012.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">We are now using the IKF rulebook. The NTK rulebook will supersede the IKF rulebook. We have IKF rulebooks on sale for $15.00.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western"><strong>Starting March 1</strong><sup><strong>st</strong></sup><strong>, all karts must be equipped with a rear bumper to protect the driver and kart from rear impact and to keep a following kart from reaching the rear tires. The bumper may be either CIK style plastic “rear wheel protection” or steel tube of a double bar design. Welded on “elephant ear” extensions are permissible. The bumper shall extent to at least the center of the rear tires.</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">Kart weights must be painted white and have a nut and be drilled and safety wired.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">The mounting position for the scoring transponder shall be placed a minimum of 12 inches rearward of the centerline of the top left king pin to the leading edge of the transponder. If it’s on the seat it’s OK. If you are running a Rotax kart, it will be per Rotax rules, and the transponder will need to be mounted on the seat. IKF rule 206.2</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">Rookie Drivers: <strong>FIRST TIME DRIVERS</strong>: All drivers racing or practicing at North Texas Kartway for the first time must display an orange number plate on the back of his/her kart and race at the back of the class for three (3) races. He/she must have their Rookie Card signed by three race directors or NTK elected officials.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western"><strong>The biggest change will be to the names of the classes. They are as follows:</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">Here are some of the major changes in the NTK 2012 rulebook that will take effect on March 1<sup>st</sup>, 2012.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">We are now using the IKF rulebook. The NTK rulebook will supersede the IKF rulebook. We have IKF rulebooks on sale for $15.00.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western"><strong>Starting March 1</strong><sup><strong>st</strong></sup><strong>, all karts must be equipped with a rear bumper to protect the driver and kart from rear impact and to keep a following kart from reaching the rear tires. The bumper may be either CIK style plastic “rear wheel protection” or steel tube of a double bar design. Welded on “elephant ear” extensions are permissible. The bumper shall extent to at least the center of the rear tires.</strong></p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">Kart weights must be painted white and have a nut and be drilled and safety wired.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">The mounting position for the scoring transponder shall be placed a minimum of 12 inches rearward of the centerline of the top left king pin to the leading edge of the transponder. If it’s on the seat it’s OK. If you are running a Rotax kart, it will be per Rotax rules, and the transponder will need to be mounted on the seat. IKF rule 206.2</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western">Rookie Drivers: <strong>FIRST TIME DRIVERS</strong>: All drivers racing or practicing at North Texas Kartway for the first time must display an orange number plate on the back of his/her kart and race at the back of the class for three (3) races. He/she must have their Rookie Card signed by three race directors or NTK elected officials.</p>
<p align="LEFT" class="western"><strong>The biggest change will be to the names of the classes. They are as follows:</strong></p>
Links To The 2011 and 2012 Rulebooks2012-01-25T17:15:04Z2012-01-25T17:15:04Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/links-to-the-2011-and-2012-rulebooks.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.comTo explore further, peruse the <a class="jce_file" target="_blank" title="2011 Rulebook" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2011/NTK_RuleBook_8_4_2011.pdf">2011 Rulebook</a> and the <a class="jce_file" target="_blank" title="2012 Rulebook" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/NTK_RuleBook_1_17_2012.pdf">2012 Rulebook</a>. You will be able to access the 2011 Rulebook until at least March 1st.To explore further, peruse the <a class="jce_file" target="_blank" title="2011 Rulebook" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2011/NTK_RuleBook_8_4_2011.pdf">2011 Rulebook</a> and the <a class="jce_file" target="_blank" title="2012 Rulebook" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/NTK_RuleBook_1_17_2012.pdf">2012 Rulebook</a>. You will be able to access the 2011 Rulebook until at least March 1st.Winter 2 Results Posted2012-01-23T16:40:11Z2012-01-23T16:40:11Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/winter-2-results-posted.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.comThe Winter 2 <a href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/race_results/RaceResults120121.html" title="Winter 2 race results" target="_blank">race results</a> are now available with updated winter <a target="_blank" title="Current Winter Point totals" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/points/2012_Winter_Points.pdf">points</a> sprinkles.The Winter 2 <a href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/race_results/RaceResults120121.html" title="Winter 2 race results" target="_blank">race results</a> are now available with updated winter <a target="_blank" title="Current Winter Point totals" href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/documents/2012/points/2012_Winter_Points.pdf">points</a> sprinkles.Banquet Wrap-Up2012-01-13T12:31:07Z2012-01-13T12:31:07Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/banquet-wrap-up.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.com<p>The 2011 Year-End Banquet at Robson Ranch was a fantastic finish to another great racing season at NTK. The evening was action packed with over 150 attendees and over $15,000.00 worth of amazing racing giveaways, which included two Go-Pro Cameras, won by Chance Kelly and Bob Schabel, and a Chonda Engine Package won by Kevin Crowe. The chefs at Robson Ranch did not disappoint the club, and presented NTK members with a delicious Italian dinner, which was accompanied by our club’s own Jim Hickerson as master of ceremonies for the night’s event. Dr. Dwayne Roberts gave a gracious and heartwarming invocation speech. Thank you Doctor for your touching speech and kind words.</p>
<p>The club’s board members, officers and chairs were all honored by the club with kind words from the club’s president, John Ray. Other highlights of the evening included the honoring of Lori Stine by John Ray, for another year of selfless commitment, dedication and hard work for the benefit of the club. Bob Schabel was the recipient of the 2011 NTK’s Kids’ Choice Award as the most valuable member of NTK. It was also exciting to honor NTK 2011 Junior Rookie of the Year driver, Jake Bien, and Senior Rookie of the Year driver, Thomas Jackson. The Most Improved Driver award for junior drivers went to a well-deserved, Hunter Stine, and the Club’s 2011 Most Improved Senior driver went to Joe Emmons. Congratulations to all four drivers for your well-deserved efforts!</p>
<p>A huge thank you to Tamara Roberts for donating her photography services by photographing our drivers throughout the season and preparing a slide show for banquet attendees to enjoy. A job well done! Thanks Tamara!</p>
<p>The Class Champions were all honored, awarded with some pretty nice hardware and of course a pocket full of cash. Congrats to 2011 NTK Champions:</p>
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<td><strong>Kids Karts</strong><br /> Robert Floyd<br /> Adrian Cruz<br /> Jacob Beaudoin<br /> Austin Adams<br /> Blake Swanson<br /> Hunter Penman<br /> Ethan Johnson<br /> <br /><strong>Chonda Heavy</strong><br /> Joe Emmons<br /> Joe Criswell<br /> Josh Hunter<br /> <br /><strong>Chonda Light</strong><br /> Kevin Crowe<br /> Yaani-Mai Gaddy<br /> William Lochner<br /> <br /><strong>Jr. I Medium 2 Cycle</strong><br /> Ryan Roberts<br /> Greg Cooper<br /> Hayden Green<br /> <br /><strong>Tag Cadet</strong><br /> Hunter Stine<br /> Jake Bien<br /> Cash Adams<br /></td>
<td><strong>Rotax Mini Max</strong><br /> Jacob Loomis<br /> Ryan Lewis<br /> Reilly Cann<br /> <br /><strong>Animal Box Stock Heavy</strong><br /> Dan Esparza<br /> Reg Richardson<br /> Michael Arnold<br /> <br /><strong>Yamaha Masters</strong><br /> Chris Johns<br /> Denis Beaudoin<br /> John Ray<br /> <br /><strong>Jr. Super Sportsman</strong><br /> Mitch McKie<br /> Brandon Pierce<br /> Thomas Beaudoin<br /> <br /><strong>Sr. Super Sportsman</strong><br /> Mathew Souza<br /> Thomas Jackson<br /> Chance Kelly<br /> <br /><strong>Rotax Senior</strong><br /> Dan Esparza<br /> Bob Schabel<br /> Cody Freeman</td>
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<p>A great big thank you to all who helped out and who attended this year’s banquet and good luck to all NTK racers for a safe, fun and successful 2012 season!</p><p>The 2011 Year-End Banquet at Robson Ranch was a fantastic finish to another great racing season at NTK. The evening was action packed with over 150 attendees and over $15,000.00 worth of amazing racing giveaways, which included two Go-Pro Cameras, won by Chance Kelly and Bob Schabel, and a Chonda Engine Package won by Kevin Crowe. The chefs at Robson Ranch did not disappoint the club, and presented NTK members with a delicious Italian dinner, which was accompanied by our club’s own Jim Hickerson as master of ceremonies for the night’s event. Dr. Dwayne Roberts gave a gracious and heartwarming invocation speech. Thank you Doctor for your touching speech and kind words.</p>
<p>The club’s board members, officers and chairs were all honored by the club with kind words from the club’s president, John Ray. Other highlights of the evening included the honoring of Lori Stine by John Ray, for another year of selfless commitment, dedication and hard work for the benefit of the club. Bob Schabel was the recipient of the 2011 NTK’s Kids’ Choice Award as the most valuable member of NTK. It was also exciting to honor NTK 2011 Junior Rookie of the Year driver, Jake Bien, and Senior Rookie of the Year driver, Thomas Jackson. The Most Improved Driver award for junior drivers went to a well-deserved, Hunter Stine, and the Club’s 2011 Most Improved Senior driver went to Joe Emmons. Congratulations to all four drivers for your well-deserved efforts!</p>
<p>A huge thank you to Tamara Roberts for donating her photography services by photographing our drivers throughout the season and preparing a slide show for banquet attendees to enjoy. A job well done! Thanks Tamara!</p>
<p>The Class Champions were all honored, awarded with some pretty nice hardware and of course a pocket full of cash. Congrats to 2011 NTK Champions:</p>
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<td><strong>Kids Karts</strong><br /> Robert Floyd<br /> Adrian Cruz<br /> Jacob Beaudoin<br /> Austin Adams<br /> Blake Swanson<br /> Hunter Penman<br /> Ethan Johnson<br /> <br /><strong>Chonda Heavy</strong><br /> Joe Emmons<br /> Joe Criswell<br /> Josh Hunter<br /> <br /><strong>Chonda Light</strong><br /> Kevin Crowe<br /> Yaani-Mai Gaddy<br /> William Lochner<br /> <br /><strong>Jr. I Medium 2 Cycle</strong><br /> Ryan Roberts<br /> Greg Cooper<br /> Hayden Green<br /> <br /><strong>Tag Cadet</strong><br /> Hunter Stine<br /> Jake Bien<br /> Cash Adams<br /></td>
<td><strong>Rotax Mini Max</strong><br /> Jacob Loomis<br /> Ryan Lewis<br /> Reilly Cann<br /> <br /><strong>Animal Box Stock Heavy</strong><br /> Dan Esparza<br /> Reg Richardson<br /> Michael Arnold<br /> <br /><strong>Yamaha Masters</strong><br /> Chris Johns<br /> Denis Beaudoin<br /> John Ray<br /> <br /><strong>Jr. Super Sportsman</strong><br /> Mitch McKie<br /> Brandon Pierce<br /> Thomas Beaudoin<br /> <br /><strong>Sr. Super Sportsman</strong><br /> Mathew Souza<br /> Thomas Jackson<br /> Chance Kelly<br /> <br /><strong>Rotax Senior</strong><br /> Dan Esparza<br /> Bob Schabel<br /> Cody Freeman</td>
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<p>A great big thank you to all who helped out and who attended this year’s banquet and good luck to all NTK racers for a safe, fun and successful 2012 season!</p>Race Schedule For 20122011-12-31T23:32:32Z2011-12-31T23:32:32Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/race-schedule-for-2012.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.comNTK is proud to announce it's <a href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/articles/2012/NTK_2012_Schedule.pdf" title="2012 schedule" target="_blank" class="jce_file">2012 racing schedule</a>. Included are 6 Rotax Challange Races, 3 Short track races, a Chonda Endurance race, and 2 Powder Puff races.
<p>See you at the races,<br />NTK</p>NTK is proud to announce it's <a href="http://www.ntkarters.com/images/stories/articles/2012/NTK_2012_Schedule.pdf" title="2012 schedule" target="_blank" class="jce_file">2012 racing schedule</a>. Included are 6 Rotax Challange Races, 3 Short track races, a Chonda Endurance race, and 2 Powder Puff races.
<p>See you at the races,<br />NTK</p>Available Driving Gear?2011-08-12T21:52:29Z2011-08-12T21:52:29Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/available-driving-gear.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.com<p>NTK is in need of some driver suits, gloves, and helmets so we can ensure that our guests are well protected during their demo rides. If you have some old, but still in good condition gear, please contact an NTK officer or bring it to the track at the next race. <br /> <br />Thanks, NTK</p><p>NTK is in need of some driver suits, gloves, and helmets so we can ensure that our guests are well protected during their demo rides. If you have some old, but still in good condition gear, please contact an NTK officer or bring it to the track at the next race. <br /> <br />Thanks, NTK</p>Marketing NTK2011-08-12T21:48:00Z2011-08-12T21:48:00Zhttp://www.ntkarters.com/NTK-News/marketing-ntk.htmlNTKRacingAdminpathwayscommunications@gmail.comNTK is in need of someone that can help with our marketing. If you would like to help or know someone that has marketing experience that can help put NTK in front of people: radio, print ads, booths, newspaper score reports, etc. please contact Bob Schabel at 972-221-2567. <br /><br />Thanks, NTKNTK is in need of someone that can help with our marketing. If you would like to help or know someone that has marketing experience that can help put NTK in front of people: radio, print ads, booths, newspaper score reports, etc. please contact Bob Schabel at 972-221-2567. <br /><br />Thanks, NTK