Sep 20

Pennzoil Night.
Ladies and Gentlemen, fasten your seat belts and get ready for the first ever Pennzoil Night of kart racing. Saturday night September 30, 2006 NTK announces a very special guest, the 2006 SCCA Southwest Division Formula Continental Champion and pilot of the #29 car, Mark Ludwig. Mark, a long-time former NTK Member and veteran kart driver will be on hand for the Fall 3 event to award winning drivers of all classes Pennzoil products. Mark's Pennzoil sponsored Formula Continental car will be on display in the hot grid area where members can meet, greet, photograph and get autographs of the 2006 Southwest Division champion.

In addition to Mark's appearance, NTK will host Round 3 of the Fall Series kart racing. Round 3 of this 7 race series kicks off promptly at 4:00pm with controlled practice followed by a drivers meeting at 6:30pm. The green flag will drop for the first race of the event at 7:00pm. Race Director Dirk Korte and his team will be on hand to call the action.

NTK is honored to have Mark and Pennzoil sponsor this race and warmly welcomes all race fans.

In 1999 Mark was on the Top Kart factory team in the U.S. and raced in Formula Y all accross the country in the Constructors Cup Series. He came in 4th overall for the highly competitive series.

View a recent Press Release on Mark.

Mark in Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway.

2006 NTK Fall Trophy Dash Classic announced.
Saturday and Sunday, September 9th & 10th, 2006 area racers will converge on NTK for the KART Southern Sprint Series Regional #5 Race.

On Saturday evening September 9th NTK will be kicking off it's Fall series with the club Fall #1 race. To celebrate this double karting event weekend, NTK has announced the Saturday night club race dubbed as the "NTK Fall Trophy Dash Classic". 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies will be awarded to all classes.

NTK Club members, are you tired of racing for a ribbon at club events? Bring your equipment, get the competitive edge and join your fellow karters this weekend and race for a trophy instead! If it was too hot for you to race this summer you need to dust off your kart and contend for the NTK Fall Series Championship. The weather is cooling down and there won't be many more Saturday night races under the lights. Join us Saturday and Sunday as NTK hosts KART Southern Sprint Series and the NTK Fall Trophy Dash Classic.

Show your support by coming out to the track & visit with other area racers you may not have seen for a while, your friends and competitors are looking for you! Mark your calendars for September 9th and 10th, you'll not want to miss this event!

Regional racers, enter the NTK club race & take home 2 trophies instead of 1! The Saturday night club race will be great practice for the Sunday Regional event and your chance to take home a little North Texas Iron.

Pre-register for:

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Out of town and out of state karters are kindly welcomed and we look forward to racing with you!

Twice the Swag, Twice the Iron!

2006 KART Southern Regional Sprint Series.
The next stop on the 2006 KART Southern Regional Sprint Series will be at NTK on September 9, 20006. In addition to the KART event, NTK will host it's regularly scheduled Fall 1 event on Saturday evening. NTK invites all KART drivers to race in the Fall 1 event on Saturday evening if they wish to do so.

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Double your racing pleasure!

NTK Online Event Pre-Registration.
The Board of Directors and NTK Staff members are pleased to announce the completion of Phase 1 of Online pre-registration for karting events held at the North Texas Karting facility. Online pre-registration allows a karter the ability to pre-register for upcoming racing events in advance minimizing time spent registering the day of the race at the track.

How it works. The driver, team or family member browses a list of events located on the current NTK schedule. On the schedule page the team member selects the race to pre-register for. Once the event is selected the team member is whisked off to a secure page where driver, kart, transponder and class information is collected and entered along with payment for the event. Payment is immediately accepted and once approved the team member is provided with a confirmation number and receipt for printing.

The member then brings the confirmation number and/or receipt to the track on race date and proceeds to the "Pre-Reg or Next in Line" window "passing" any other members in the "Pre-Reg or Next in Line" line that have not used online pre-registration for the event. He or she then signs the required waiver and receives their arm band pit passes.

Members and non-members are urged to use "caution" when "passing" in the pre-registration line at the track registration booth, "bumping/punting" other teams is not allowed. As a rule of thumb, teams that have pre-registered are allowed to go to the front of the line OR behind the next team in line that has previously pre-registered. NTK will have one window dedicated (and clearly marked) to teams that have pre-registered.

Your printed pre-registration confirmation receipt is proof that you may clearly execute and "pass" any and all competitors that have not pre-registered online for the event. The only exception to the "passing rule" is where there is a Guest visiting the track, members are encouraged to "yield" their right of way at all times.

Online pre-registration will be open until 10pm local time the "day before a race" for Saturday events and until 8pm the "day before a race" for Sunday events. Times may vary for special events however, will be posted on the web site in advance.

The Staff also announces that phase 2 will incorporate a number of enhancements to the current online pre-registration software. Visit the current NTK schedule for details on registering online.

Rotax Grand Regional East.
11 NTK members traveled to hot & humid Ocala, FL to attend the Rotax Grand Regional East held July 19 - 22. All drivers and crew members have arrived safely home and here are the details from Ocala.

DD2
Nathan Mauel qualified 6th out of 16 DD2 karts, finishing 5th in the pre-final Mauel improved on that in the final heat coming in 4th which guaranteed him a spot at the Rotax Grand Nationals in September.

Rotax International
Dean Boyd came in 31st after being taken out by another kart in lap 21 of the 23 laps. Boyd started the final in 31st position and made it up to 13th before retiring with a flat tire which turned out to be residual damage from his tangle in the pre-final.

Rotax Junior
There were 4 Rotax Junior racers representing NTK in Ocala. NTK Rotax Junior drivers qualified very well, Gabriel Bargas qualified 4th, Taylor Stawicki 6th, Clay Settles 10th & Clint Korte 16th. Settles had the best finish in the 24 kart pre-final posting a 7th victory while Stawicki hot on Settles tail claimed an 8th place finish. Korte came in 11th and Bargas finished 18th in the pre-final. Korte was the highest finishing NTK member in the Rotax Junior final posting an 11th place victory with Bargas claiming the last transfer spot and will also be going to the RMax Grand Nationals with a 15th place finish. Settles was unable to complete the 30 lap final and retired after 12 laps of competition. Stawicki had a great start in the final heat only to be run over from behind in lap 3 causing him to lose his pipe & forcing him to retire early.

Rotax Masters
DJ Ortiz was clearly the fastest Rotax Master last weekend in Ocala qualifying first despite having trailer problems on the road causing him to arrive at the track late & to miss a few of the practice sessions. Despite reduced practice time Ortiz was the winner of the 19 kart Rotax Masters pre-final finishing a scorching 2 seconds ahead of the second place kart. Robert Daigle finished 15th. The final was a very close race, DJ finished 2nd, less than half a second behind the first place finisher and Daigle claiming the 17th spot.

Mini Max
"Flyin'" Jake French finished 11th in the 30 kart pre-final & Alex Tartaglia came in 18th. French improved his finish in the Mini Max final heat coming in 9th and Tartaglia claiming 24th place.

Congradulations to these NTK members and Crew. "Good Luck!" to Nathan Mauel, Clint Korte, Gabriel Bargas, DJ Ortiz and Jake French at the Rotax Max Grand Nationals in Utah this September!

2006 KART Sprint National Championship.
200 plus entries and 24 plaus classes, Tulsa Kart Club hosts the 2006 KART Sprint National Championship. A full race report can be viewed at EKartingNews.com and results are located at MyLaps.com.

Flyin' Jake French.
Jake French piloting a Margay chassis powered by a Rotax Mini Max engine gave the field and fans a wake up call this past weekend. Jake, the current NTK Rotax Mini Max class record holder easily rode past the old record. Nobody know's like Jake, just ask him, he'll tell you, "40.356 belongs to me"! Jake will be competing in the upcoming KART Nationals this coming weekend where he leads the class, some 90 points ahead of fellow NTK-mates Hannah Baker and Alex Tartaglia. When it comes to Mini Max, Jake knows how to bring home the iron!

"No Problem" for NTK Pilots at No Problem SWRA in Louisiana.
NTK members traveled 1,100 miles last weekend to compete in the SWRA race held at No Problem Raceway Park in Louisiana. This impressive road racing course, 1.8 miles long, 40' wide, has a 1,900' straightaway and 14 turns.

Young Nick Lucido took the top podium position in the 6 largest classes of the event!

Saturday June 17
TAG Light
Nick Lucido 1st
David Munden 4th

Yamaha Ltd Light
David Munden 3rd
Julie Munden 5th

TAG
Nick Lucido 1st 9+ secs ahead of 2nd place!
David Munden 5th

Rotax Max Light
Nick Lucido 1st
Charles Pou 8th

Sunday June 18
Sunday's program was shortened due to the threat of bad weather but the rain held off and the event was run on slicks. The NTK Teams finished early then headed out for the long haul back to the MetroPlex.

TAG Heavy Heat 1
Nick 1st
David Munden 5th

Yamaha KT100
Julie Munden takes 1st place in a close race showing the guys how it's done, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead of the 2nd kart! Husband David settles for a 3rd place showing.

Rotax Max Heavy
Nick Lucido 1st

TAG Heavy Heat 2
Nick Lucido 1st
David Munden 5th

Official race results can be found on MyLaps.

Lucido is winning on several fronts this season. He was the only NTK member to attend all 3 of the SWRC Spring Series races. Nick finished 2nd overall in the highly competitve TAG Senior class, the only Rotax in the field competing against Sonics, Parilla Leopards, and Rox motors!

Chris Jennings entered 2 of the 3 SWRC races in the 125cc Senior class. With no drop in this series, this earned him 4th place in the series. Visit the SouthWest Regional Cup site for official results.

Message from the President.
Based on my understanding of NTK rule 2.2.3 the results of the Summer 1 race will be as follows:
Classes that finished their Pre-Final race will be scored according to the Pre-Final finish. Classes that finished only their Qualifying heat will be scored according to their qualifying position.

Tragedy strikes one of karting's finest families.
Over this past weekend Mike Beason's daughter was killed and wife was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Sunday. Please keep the Beason family in your prayers and allow them their privacy during this difficult time. NTK Members and Fans interested in making a donation to Andrea Cobb's family may do so by contributing to:
UPDATED

Cobb Family Fund
Arkansas Valley State Bank
302 South Main Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012

27 NTK Members Hit the Road Again.
Last weekend a large contingent of NTK racers traveled to the KART Southern Sprint Regional Series double race, double points weekend hosted at the Heart of Texas Kart club in Waco, TX. The unequaled hospitality of the HOT kart club members along with the challenge of their technical track was a strong draw for many NTK and Oklahoma racers to compete in Waco.

Saturday May 13
It was a complete NTK podium in the Kid Kart class with Chance Bronstad coming in 1st place followed by Chris Clarke then Michael Schneider. Junior Lite 2-Cycle finishes were also impressive with Connor Iseli in 1st place, Chaz Nagel in 2nd, Joe Taylor in 4th & Azaly Marquez in 5th. Junior Super Sportsman was the largest class & NTK members faced stiff local competition. The best NTK finish went to Brandy Edwards in 4th place, Peter Renegar 5th, Brendon Bailey 7th, Bradley Kitchell 9th & Ross Flores 10th. Chaz Nagel did double duty in the TAG Cadet class coming in 2nd with Alex Kerkove in 3rd. In Rotax Mini Max Jake French stood on the top podium spot, new NTK member Hannah Baker came in 3rd and Alex Tartaglia got 5th. Taylor Stawicki was victorious in the Rotax Max Jr class which was mainly comprised of NTK members, Devin Mauk came in 2nd, Clayton Auston 3rd, Clink Korte 5th and Brandy Edwards 7th. NTK was well represented in Rotax International with Jeff Cloud getting top honors and Chuck Jensen in 2nd, unfortunately Sean Owens broke which put him in last place. TaG Senior saw Garrett Bailey in 2nd place & Eric Kitchell in 3rd. Travis Renegar won the Senior Super Sportsman class.

Sunday May 14
Sunday started out with some bad weather and racing was postponed due to the threat of Lightning. When the racing started it was on rain tires which made for some interesting driving for most NTK members who have limited driving experience in the rain, however things improved enough to race the final on slicks. In the Kid Kart class Chris Clarke came out on top, Michael Schneider was 5th & Chance Bronstad was 6th. Chaz Nagel took 1st place in Junior 1, Connor Iseli 3rd, Joe Taylor 4th & Azaly Marquez 6th. Brandy Edwards improved her finish in Junior Super Sportsman on Sunday coming in 2nd, Peter Renegar 5th & Brendon Bailey 7th. Alex Kerkove won TaG Cadet & Chaz Nagel came in 3rd. Jake French once again reigned in Rotax Mini Max and Hannah Baker came in 3rd again! NTK swept the podium in Rotax Jr! Gabriel Bargas won 1st place, Clink Korte was 2nd, Clayton Auston took 3rd again, Devin Mauk 5th, Brandy Edwards 7th & Taylor Stawicki was 8th. Sean Owens got his kart fixed & took 1st place in Rotax International and Chuck Jensen was 3rd. Garrett Bailey came in 2nd in TaG Senior. Travis Renegar won Senior Super Sportsman.

Way to go NTK members, keep bringing home the iron!

NTK Member in the news.
NTK member John Hargis, riding a Margay kart with a ProKart powered Sonik engine was a multiple class winner at the SWRA race in Oak Hill.

Friday April 21

Hargis won by over 30 seconds in TAG Light at the practice day Dash for Cash race.

Saturday April 22

Hargis also won the first heat of the TAG Light class finishing over 4 seconds ahead of fellow NTK Member Nick Lucido. John was untouchable in the final heat, winning the event's largest class by a huge margin and clearly capturing the iron.

Official race results can be found on MyLaps.

Congratulations to John Hargis another winning NTK member!

NTK announces season Champ Car / Rotax Max Challenge local qualifing series opener.
Sponsored on behalf of KAM Karting Supply, North Texas Karters announces the opening event for the Champ Car / Rotax Max Challenge on Saturday evening April 29, 2006 at 7:00pm. This event is one of four remaining races left at NTK before
the mid-summer Grand Regional events. NTK originally scheduled five RMax Challenge races however, the first was canceled due to rain. Rotax Max Challenge racers are reminded to bring their 2006 RMax Competitor's License and their Rotax engine passport to the track for all RMax Challenge races. Competitor's will not be able to register for RMax Challenge races without their license or passport. With just four RMax local qualifing races remaining at NTK and a required "4 punch card", turnout is expected to be high. Registration at the track opens at 3:30pm, Pre-tech for RMAX Challenge Participants starts at 4:30pm, controlled practice starts at 5:00pm and the green flag will drop for qualifying promptly at 7:00pm. This event will be run in conjunction with regular NTK club racing. A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 6:30pm.

NTK pilots in the news again.
NTK Members went on the road once again last weekend to the SWRA race at Oak Hill & swept podium spots in TAG Light & Heavy, Rotax Light & Heavy & Yamaha classes on both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday April 22
The field was 15 riders deep in TAG Light but that didn't stop young Nick Lucido from coming in 2nd in both the first and final heats. This was just a warm up, Nick had 4 other classes to compete in over the weekend. Later on Saturday Nick finished 1st in Rotax Max almost 8 seconds ahead of the second place finisher in the 18 lap final.

Sunday April 23
Lucido once again pulled off the top podium spot in TAG Heavy crossing the finish line over 14 seconds ahead of the rest of the field! Coming in 2nd was Heinz Meyer, 3rd went to George Minchillo and David Munden came in 5th. In Yamaha KT100 David Munden came in 2nd and wife Julie came in 4th. Lucido again took 1st place iron in Rotax Max on Sunday almost 4 seconds ahead of the rest of the field, Charles Pou came in 4th. Heinz Meyer showed the young guns how it was done in TAG Heavy pulling off a 1st place podium finish, 5+ seconds ahead of Lucido who came in second, followed by George Minchillo in 4th and David Munden in 5th place.

Official race results can be found on MyLaps.com.

Congrats to a job well done NTK members, keep bringing home the iron!

NTK pilots in the news.
Chris Jennings, Nick Boulle and Nick Lucido traveled to Iron Rock Raceway last weekend to contest in the highly competitive Southwest Regional Cup Series Rounds 3 and 4.

All three drivers fared well earning podium spots and bringing home trophies.

Saturday April 8 - Round 3.
Jennings competed in 125cc Seniors, the largest of the classes, against tough competition. He finished the final in 2nd place after starting the heat in 5th place. Both Lucido & Boulle competed in the next largest class, TaG Senior. Boulle earned top honors in that class with a 1st place finish and Lucido finished 4th.

Sunday April 9 - Round 4.
Jennings once again achieved 2nd place in 125cc Seniors. In TaG Seniors Lucido placed 3rd and Boulle finished 4th.

For a detailed race report visit Ekartingnews.com
Race results can be found on the SWRC Web site.

Congratulations Nick, Chris and Nick and Good Luck in the remainder of the series!

ATTENTION drivers and mechanics.
A Pre-season safety check will be performed at this weekends Spring 1 Race.

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Here is a list of items that will be checked:

Gloves

Neck brace

Shoes - high top, covering ankles

Driving suit or driving jacket with long pants of abrasion resistant material

Helmet - Snell 2000 or K98 higher, Little Champ is acceptable

Chest protectors for Mini Max Challenge drivers

All safety wire in place

Check brake system

Check 3rd bearing supports

Safety clips on axels

Double nuts

North Texas Karters Announces 2nd Annual "Road to the Rock"
Once again NTK is working with Roger Ruthhart to send Texas and Oklahoma racers to the Rock Island Grand Prix in September 2006. After a very successful inaugural "Road to the Rock" series founded by Tammy Heslor in 2005 NTK members and area racers are excited to contest again for paid entry fees and expenses up to the amount of $500 at the prestigious RIGP.

NTK invites all area racers to join us in this series which will consist of six races run at North Texas Kartway during the Spring & Summer series of 2006 (March through August). The winner of each of the eligible classes of the "Road to the Rock" will be awarded provisions to compete at the 2006 Rock Island Grand Prix. These provisions include:

Three night hotel accommodations, one room per winner for Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights at the Radisson Davenport just 5 minutes from the event

Entry fee to the Rock Island Grand Prix (in the class you participated in at NTK)

Driver's pass fee

Tuner's pass fee

Paid practice fee

One (1) 20x20 pit spot fee

Each class will be awarded up to $500 in RIGP expenses. NTK will send in the forms and fees. The remainder of the money after the fees are paid will be given to the driver when they return with receipts from the Rock Island Grand Prix.

The Rock Island Grand Prix is held on Labor Day weekend September 2-3, 2006 in Rock Island, Illinois. Winners must partake in the Rock Island race or forfeit the prize to the next place finisher in their class in the "Road to the Rock" series.

The following classes will be eligible for the "Road to the Rock" series:

Senior Super Sportsman (4-hole)

TaG Senior

TaG Masters

Tom Argy Junior Sportsman (3-hole)

The "Road to the Rock" series is open to NTK members and non-members. Race day fees will be $47 for non-members and $32 for members (drivers pass included). All racers that participate in the NTK "Road to the Rock" series will need to fill out a series registration form and pay a one time processing fee of $25.

The series will be six races. One drop allowed. The best five finishes count towards your RTTR Championship. A modified "Points Average" scoring system will be used. There must be a minimum of four entries per class for the class to be eligible.

The race dates are:

March 26

April 2

April 23

July 8

July 29

August 5

This series will not run in the rain. A rain out is a drop.

The rules will be TaG USA for TaG and KART, IKF, WKA for Senior Super Sportsman with one modification; you will be allowed to run a direct drive kart at 340lbs. At the RIGP you will have to meet their rules and specifications.

Please contact Yaani-Mai Gaddy by email at secretary@ntkarters.com for more information.
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John Sefcik to speak at Membership meeting March 2, 2006.
On Thursday March 2, 2006, NTK proudly welcomes John Sefcik of SRS Engines as guest speaker for the NTK General Membership meeting. Some of the topics John will address include blueprinting engines, breaking in new or rebuilt engines, and keeping your engine and carburetor in top condition. Be sure to attend and hear how you can get and maintain your competitive advantage.

PB round #4 gears up for Sunday Feb 26, 2006.
The fourth and final round of winter series Polar Bear racing kicks off this Sunday at NTK. Polar Bear 4, the last of a four race series will run this Sunday February 26th at 1:00pm. The series best known for its Texas cool weather pre-season events will drawl pilots from all around the local area and surrounding states. There are still plenty of chances for quite a number of drivers to walk away with cash. Gates will be open early Sunday morning with controled practice beginning at 11:00am and red hot Lone Star racing action at 1:00pm. Sunny skies with temps in the mid 60's should provide near-perfect racing weather for the conclusion of 2006 Polar Bear Series.

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Work day canceled for Feb 11, 2006
With the temperature forecasted to be in the low 20's Saturday morning in Denton and the high in the low 40's the work day has been cancelled for Feb 11, 2006. It has been rescheduled for February 25, 2006.

PB Series #3 racing resumes Sunday Feb 12, 2006
The third round of racing this year resumes at NTK this Sunday with the running of the Polar Bear 3 event. Polar Bear 3, the popular Lone Star Winter Series money event will kick off with controlled practice beginning at 11:00 AM and fast paced, high speed wheel to wheel racing action, Texas Style, starting at 1:00 PM Sunday afternoon. The bag of cash is growing across all classes and it's certainly not to late for any of the drivers to reel in some cash. Even in some classes where there are repeat checkered flag winners it's still too close to make a prediction. Participation and attendence in the previous two PB events has been good, as expected, with many drivers making the trip from out of state. The weather forcasted for this weekend will be sunny with highs reaching near sixty degrees on Sunday. Race Director D.J. Ortiz will be calling the action from within the infield Sunday along with a laundry list of Track Associates.

NTK to host 2006 Rotax Max Challenge

Rhome, TX, February 3, 2006: North Texas Karters has been given its second sanctioned Rotax Max Challenge and will once again partner with KAM Karting Supply in promoting the series for 2006. The RMax Challenge will run concurrently with the local club races.

National events for 2006 will consist of an East and West Grand Regional and the 2006 USRMC Grand National. Each RMax Challenge Local Series will be assigned to the East or West Grand Regional. Texas Rotaxians will compete in the West Coast Grand Regional and must participate in at least four local series sanctioned races. RMax Members in the West Region will race at Willow Springs Motorsports Park in Rosamond, CA - August 23rd - 26th. Should these dates conflict with school you can petition ROTAX for a waiver to transfer to the East Coast Grand National which will be held in Jupiter, Florida on July 19-22. The reigning 2005 Grand National Champions will be given an automatic spot at the 2006 USRMC Grand National, but must compete in a Grand Regional. Each class will be limited to 36 entries for the 2006 USRMC Grand National.

Competitors must apply for and have a 2006 RMAX membership before gaining punches toward qualifying for Grand Regional. Membership and entry forms will available at NTK or at KAM Karting Supply.

NTK President Bob Schabel will be Series Director and Kelley Engstrom will be the Series Administrator. For more information you may also visit www.rmaxchallenge.com

CONTACT INFO:
Kelley Engstrom, RMax Challenge Series Administrator
Email: kart61@airmail.net
Website: kamkarting.com
RMAX Field Inspection Primer: PDF
RMAX Competitor Checklist: PDF

No waiting in line and no stopping!
There was no waiting in line when the green flag flew on Sunday's Polar Bear 2 event at NTK. Loomis, Thomas, Tartaglia, Stawicki, Salsini, T. Renegar, Riedel, Ferguson, Mckinney, French, Settles, Owens, Minchillo and Donaldson all made quick work in their respective classes. There appears to be no stopping Thomas, Stawicki, Owens, Minchillo, French, Renegar, and Riedel. Each have twice seen the checkers first from Flagman Dan Esparza in both Polar Bear 1 & 2 events. The track appeared to be somewhat slick as the previous day hard rain cleaned the surface pretty good. The sun was out most of the day and heated the track up as well as some close racing through out the event.

NTK announces Polar Bear 2 Sunday, Jan 29, 2006.
The green flag will drop at 1:00 PM on Round 2 of NTK's Polar Bear Winter Series this Sunday. Last weekend was a wash out however, this Sunday appears to be a totally different story. The weather forecast is calling for clear skies with temps expected to reach near 80 degrees. Mechanics, drivers and karting enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats after having to wait another week to try out new classes and equipment. NTK typically draws a large field for the PB events since many tracks don't have racing schedules starting until mid to late March. This "Dash for Cash" 4-race series does pay cold hard cash which, also tends to attract many drivers. Gates will be open early Sunday, controlled practice begins at 11:00 AM and green flag racing starts at 1:00 PM.

NTK annual rules meeting this Saturday.
This Saturday January 28, 2006 Chaparral Machinery will host the North Texas Karters annual rules meeting at 9:00 AM. Chaparral Machinery is located at 3435 Roy Orr Blvd. Suite #100, Grand Prairie, TX. 75050. If you have a proposed rule change you must be present(or have designated someone) at this meeting to represent your proposal. Chair shortage, please BYOC, Bring Your Own Chair.

NTK announces 21-event 2006 club schedule.
Board members and elected officials announced the 2006 schedule release today. The 21-event race schedule is divided between three series. Each series, Spring, Summer and Fall will have seven events. Also returning this year are five Rotax Max Challenge races to be run in conjunction with the NTK Club races. In addition KART will be making two stops this year at NTK with it's ever-popular Southern Sprint Series. Drivers should expect another competitive season at NTK, one of the nation's finest karting facilities.

NTK announces postponement of event.
The running of todays Polar Bear 2 race has been postponed. PB2 Track Officials and Race Director Ron Brown made the decision today to postpone the PB2 event and use the rain date to run the race. The conditions at the track were just too wet according to officials. The cell moved in the area late Saturday evening bringing heavy rain and periodic down pours to an area already drought stricken. This race will be run on it's scheduled rain date next Sunday January 29, 2006 at 1:00pm.

North Texas Kartways gears up for Polar Bear 2.
Polar Bear 2, the second race of a winter 4-race cash series is scheduled for this Sunday Jan 22, 2006. Racing Fans and karting teams from all across the southern US are expected to be in attendence for this karting dash for cash event. Gates to the track will be open early Sunday morning to accommodate early birds. Registration opens at 11:00am and racing begins promptly at 1:00pm. Driver entry fee for the event is $38 per class entry plus a $7 pit pass. PB2 Track Officials under the supervision of Race Director Ron Brown will be in charge of this event.

Chaparral Machinery to host the North Texas Karters annual rules meeting on January 28, 2006 at 9:00am. Chaparral Machinery is located at 3435 Roy Orr Blvd. Suite #100, Grand Prairie, TX. 75050. If you have a proposed rule change you must be present(or have designated someone) at this meeting to represent your proposal.

The Texas stars were out yesterday evening and so were some of the finest kart drivers in the nation. It was standing room only at the Double Tree Ranch in Lewisville, Texas as relatives, families and friends gathered to salute NTK's 2005 Class Champions. Awards were presented to drivers with top honors in each class as follows:

Kid Kart sponsored by Gainesville Fuel Inc. #9 Jacob Loomis #42 Karl Rupp #95 Ivan Foster #2 Michael Schneider #7 Chris Clark #97 Brett Lambert #1 Giovanna Marquez #14 Michael Kaltenbaugh

Jr I Light 2-Cycle Yamaha/Comer sponsored by 13th Green Mortgage Co. #16 Devin Mauk #75 Connor Iseli #22 Evan Brown Jr I Light 2-Cycle TAG sponsored by Advance Cast Stone #11 Clay Settles #10 Alex Tartaglia #22 Evan Brown

Jr Super Sportsman sponsored by Partnership Wireless #89 Chuck Jensen #27 Nick Lucido #25 Taylor Stawicki Yamaha Jr Sportsman Lt sponsored by SRS Engines #20 Ross Flores #24 Brendon Bailey #9 Doug McLouth

Yamaha Heavy sponsored by BROAK Racing #37 Richard Bryan #21 George Kraus #56 Jeff Oakes Sr Super Sportsman sponsored by Dynamic Trophies & Awards #33 Ansel Gaddy #58 Troy Hudson

Rotax International sponsored by KAM Karting Supply #79 Dan Esparza #33 Ansel Gaddy #62 Roy Morrison Rotax Masters sponsored by SpeedGraffix.com #72 Dave Carlson #12 Weldon Wellborn #63 Greg Clarke

Rotax Jr sponsored by Smith Thompson Security Systems #32 Austin Gaddy #7 Andrew Foster #77 Clayton Auston Junior Rookie of the Year: Ross Flores Sponsored by Brian's Best Concessions & Catering Junior Most Improved Driver: Chuck Jensen Sponsored by Brian's Best Concessions & Catering Senior Rookie of the Year: Russell Cole Sponsored by Brian's Best Concessions & Catering Senior Most Improved Driver: Ansel Gaddy Sponsored by Brian's Best Concessions & Catering

The members of the entire NTK organization also saluted Officers and Directors for an outstanding job well done for the year 2005. They are as follows:
President: Rodney Heslor
Vice President: Don Schrum
Secretary: Tammy Heslor
Treasurer: Yaani-Mai Gaddy
Board of Director:
Ron Brown
John Ray
Tom Harris
Tom Settles
Vic Mauk
Bob Schabel
Track Manager: Weldon Wellborn
Awards Chairman: Jim Freeman
Membership: Kelly Engstrom & Kelly Wolfe
Newsletter Chairman: Greg Clarke & Margaret Iseli

As a reminder Saturday Jan 14, 2006 is a member work day at NTK from 9am to 1pm. Please support your club by volunteering your help Saturday. The track will be closed until work is complete.

NTK announces 2005 Year End Banquet Saturday Jan 14, 2006. The banquet will be held at 310 Highland Village Road, Lewisville, TX 75077. Social hour from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Banquet from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Adults $22.00, Kids $16.00, kids under 5 free. Seating is still available and tickets may be purchased at the door.

KART announces the 2006 Southern Sprint Series at NTK. NTK will be the first stop in this six race series scheduled for March 11 and 12. Saturday March 11 is practice only and Sunday March 12 is racing. The KART Series' take place at some of the finest tracks in the country and everyone is always welcome to pick a race and come experience the family camaraderie and close racing. Every level of racer is welcome from the national caliber expert to the "we race for fun" family. SCHEDULE

Bronstad, Thomas, Tartaglia, Stawicki, French, Renegar, Auston, Owen, Minchillo, Jones, Frey, Riedel, Salsini and Tippett all claim victory in todays Polar Bear 1 event. RESULTS

NTK proudly presents the 2006 Polar Bear Series, this Sunday Jan 8th. This will be the first race of the 2006 season and the first race of a 4-race money series event at NTK. Polar Bear 1 racing begins promptly at 1pm with registration and practice opening at 11am. Entry fee for the event is $38 per class entry plus a $7 pit pass. Payout for the 4-race series is 55% for first place, 30% for second place and 15% for third place. Drivers must compete in any 3 of 4 consecutive events in order to qualify for cash awards. The forecast is going to be far from Polar Bear weather this weekend. Driver, team and track temps are expected to be high with track side temperatures reaching in the mid to high 70's.

Dec 25

The year-end championship banquet will be January 14, 2006 at the Double Tree Ranch located at 310 Highland Village RD. Lewisville TX. 75077. Social hour will begin at 6:30 P.M. Dinner will be served at 7:30 P.M. with the banquet ending at 10:30 P.M. The cost is $22 for adults and $16 for children ages 5 to 11 years old. Your registration will need to be received by the club secretary, Tammy Heslor, by January 5, 2006.

KART makes the final tour stop in Denton October 8-9! Every year the KART Southern Regional Series breaks karting tradition by having one of the larger turnouts of the year at the last event! New tires, old tires who cares? Lets go RACING!

A few updates; Workday Schedules, Fall Race Directors.

Sept 25

Updated Track Records

Sept 15

Congradulations to our NTK Summer Series Champions!

Sept 11

September Track Closings - Read before going to the track!

Go-Faster NTK Track Rental Schedule

• Sunday October 16th Intro am
• Tuesday October 18th intro am /Adv1 pm
• Friday October 21st Adv 2 am
• Saturday October 22nd intro am
• Tuesday October 25th intro am
• Thursday October 27th Adv1 am
• Friday October 28th Adv2 am
• Saturday October 29th intro am

Fall 3 Results

KART Regionals Results

Oct 03

KART makes the final tour stop in Denton October 8-9!  Every year the KART Southern Regional Series breaks karting tradition by having one of the larger turnouts of the year at the last event!  New tires, old tires who cares?  Lets go RACING!

A few updates;  Workday Schedules, Fall Race Directors.

Sept 25

Updated Track Records

Sept 15

Congrats to our NTK Summer Series Champions!

Sept 11

September Track Closings - Read before going out!

August 31

Summer 6 Race Results

August 30

NTK Rotax Challenge Points

August 21

Summer 4 Results

Summer 5 Results

Road to the Rock Newsletter

SouthWest Regions Cup Results at MyLaps

• Saturday
• Sunday

August 04

SouthWest Regions Cup returns to Denton!  Practice Friday, Races on Saturday & Sunday.  C'mon out & race with the best in the region!

If you can't race, c'mon out anyway!

July 25

Spring Champions update - sincere apologies, our scorekeeper had one name that was missing from membership file that has since been updated.  The official Spring 2005 Champions list.

Summer 2 Results - 77 Entries - Lotta great racing this summer

July 23

Summer 1 Points on-line.

Spring Champions and Points.  Congratulations to all who participated!

July 14

TRACK CLOSED TO MEMBERS July 16 - 17.  YSR's have rented the track.

July 10

Latest Rotax Challenge Points

Updated Track Records

July 03

KART Nationals Race Results & Photos - Rotax Challenge Cup Story coming.

June 30

Congratulations to all the racers, workers and families who attended the 2005 KART Sprint Nationals/Rotax Southern Challenge! Race Recap coming soon!

Saturday July 2nd is a workday at the track, beginning at 9:00 AM.

June 15

Spring 6 Race Results are up!  With the Spring series complete, we are glad to announce the Spring Series Champions!

June 14

J1 Speed - J1 Speed was scheduled to come to NTK this weekend but in light of the busy Texas race schedule the event has been postponed for 2005.   We want to thank Anthony Levy and all the folks in his organization for working with NTK, and hope that some or all of them will consider coming to the KART Nationals.

WORKDAY SATURDAY Now that the track will be available for the weekend, there is one more workday coming Saturday June 18 in the morning beginning at 9:00 AM.

Track will be closed on Monday June 20 - Sunday June 26 to jost the KART Nationals & Rotax Southern Cup.

Board Members!  June 14 Meeting has been cancelled.

June 05

KART Nationals Pre-Registration deadline - June 6!!! Save on entry fees by pre-registering! ONLINE REGISTRATION

NTK Welcomes Collin Lynn/Smith Thompson Security Systems as a Sponsor.  Please contact Collin for information on Smith Thompson Security Systems.

NTK Welcomes Broak Racing as a sponsor.  Drop by their pit and say thanks at any club race.

A big thanks & a hat-tip goes out to the Napier family for their support in the Cindy Wiegand American Cancer Society fund raiser.  Read the story on EKN.

May 30

Spring Race 6 results now on-line.

May 23

Points are now on the Club Racing Page for the Rotax Max Challenge and the Road to the Rock Series.

TRACK CLOSED May 28 - Formula YSR Racing has rented the track.  May 28 Workday postponed to June 5th.

May 20

Points and results updated through Race 5 on the Club Racing Page.

KART Sprint Nationals TAG Cadet Class will race Thursday, June 23rd, and the  Gazelle Cadet Class will race Saturday June 25th.  Gazelles get double the chances to win the prestigious Triad - don't delay, enter BOTH Classes! 

May 13

Lights are ON! Join us for the first night Race Saturday May 14!

May 09

Rotax South Central Challenge Cup Update - Mojo Tires must be purchased at track for this event for $180 per set.  As many of you are aware, the Supply Chain for these tires will keep overall costs down when retailers can maintain the proper stock quantities.

April 30

NTK Welcomes Ricky Rudd as the newest Club Member!

April 25

KART Nationals  PLUS the Rotax Max Southern Challenge Cup comes to Denton June 22-25!

• Preview of Racers Guide

• Snail Mail Registration Form (MS Excel)

• ONLINE REGISTRATION

Watch for more news on the event and sponsors in the coming days!

April 18

Class Line-up Changes for Road to the Rock Series

South Central Regions Cup

April 17

Spring 2 Race Results and Club Racing Points now on-line

April 14

Road to the Rock Round 1 results

March 26

WE NEED WORKERS!

March 26

South West Racing Cup comes to Denton April 1-3

Spring 1 Race Results

April 9 9:00 AM - Track Work day

March 22

KAM Karting Rotax Challenge Round 1 Race Results

March 16

Get ready!  Get Set! GO! The NTK Spring Series Round 1 cranks up this coming Sunday!  Contact Bob Schabel at 972-221-2567 if you're looking to score some points for working, cuz' he could sure use your help.

March 07

KART Regional Racing starts the season at Denton March 12-13

Polar Bear 4 Results

Polar Bear Series Points Are YOU in the money?

February 22

NTK chooses Official Hotel

February 20

Polar Bear Race IV was rained out and re-scheduled for Sunday February 27.  One more chance to get in on the best winter racing in Texas!

February 16

The NTK Polar Bear Race Series has proven to be one of the best short winter race series in the country with the final event winding down this weekend on SATURDAY. Race Director Vic Mauk could use your help, so if you're not racing, c'mon out and take a corner!  The final race will be run in the normal counter-clockwise direction.

Over $3000 in cash is waiting to be awarded! You can download the latest Points sheet to see how you're doing coming into the final race.

Polar Bear III Race results

February 6

Polar Bear III Red Flagged for rain! Race is re-scheduled for Sunday Feb 13, registration will open at 9:00 AM, with races beginning at 1:00.

January 30 -2005 Updates 

(3) New Sponsors

• Brian's Best Catering
• Partnership Wireless
• Gainesville Fuel Inc.

Show them  your support!

2005 Rulebook now on-line - MS Word Version

January 25

• Polar Bear III February 6 will start 1 hour earlier!  With Superbowl later that evening, registration opens at 9:30, and racing begins at 12:00
• Polar Bear II Results now up!

January 11

• Race Director Ron Brown needs workers for Polar Bear II - contact Ron at 817-416-8803.  Temps are forecast in the mid 60's!
• Rules meeting Saturday January 22 - More info & directions

January 11

• Polar Bear Race 1 Photos by Ken Ramey of:  

Banquet Reminder

Kids 5 and under are free

Kids 6 to 11 are $16.00

Adults 12 to ?? are $22.00

Send the form in by January 22!

 

January 11

• Polar Bear Race 1 Results and Points - 91 entries came together for the first Sprint Race of the year in America! Fabulous weather, great racing, a fun time was had by all!

January 10

• The North Texas Karters Board of Directors meeting will be held on Wednesday January 12, 2005 at Alforno's Italian Kitchen in Flower Mound Texas. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.

December 15

• 5 days left to submit YOUR Rules change proposals

• We want to welcome the new NTK Officers elected earlier this month;

Tom Harris - Director

Greg Clarke - Newsletter Editor

December 12

• At the JANUARY club meeting a vote will be taken to see if NTK members would like to host a Rotax Challenge series held NTK. This would be a 6 race series held on specified club race days (dates to be determined).

December 08

• December 11th - NTK Workday Track is closed

• New Schedule on the way

December 05

• NTK 50 Lap Races Rained out!

November 28

• 2004 Club Racing has concluded with the Fall series, but "racin' ain't over yet"!  NTK "50-Lapper"

• 2004 Fall Champions and Year End Champions

November 24

• December Club Meeting Topics - Have been amended as the SWRC "Exclusionary Clause" has been lifted.

• Workers are needed for the Kid Kart Endurance Race this Saturday, November 27.  Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.  The three hour race will begin at 1:00 p.m., and awards will be presented after the race.  This promises to be a fun time for the kiddos -- if you would like to volunteer to work, please contact Rod Heslor at 972-539-3863.  Due to this race, the track will be closed to other karts on Saturday.

   

November 23

• The NTK track will be closed Tuesday-Friday, November 23-26, while Charlie Freeburn fills and grinds the NTK track surface in preparation for winter.  Please contact Rod or Tammy Heslor if you have any questions.

November 22

• December Club Meeting Topics - This is an important meeting for all members to attend. In addition to the election of Board members we have a vote to take on which regional series to support. Even if you don't race regionally, you may want to attend this meeting.

November 14

• Polar Bear Series 2005

November 11

• Race 6 Points error - Pointskeeper Vic Mauk requested to let us know, and that he will get the points corrected and on-line soon.
•  Kid Kart Enduro Race Nov 27 - Details

November 10

• Road to the Rock! NTK's own fabulous mini-series for 2005!
• Fall 6 Race Results posted
• Fall 5 Race Results Posted

October 26

• YSR's will be at the track October 30-31st.  No Karts will be allowed on track.

October 19

• NTK members DOMINATE the US Rotax Nationals!

October 10

• Fall IV October 10th race has been cancelled due to rain.

October 03

• There will be a driver orientation class Saturday at 9:00 A.M. Oct. 9th for new drivers. Any questions contact Mike Edwards or Rod Heslor.

• Fall III Race Results posted

September 29

• Reminder: Saturday Oct 2 is a workday.

• Racing moves to Sunday afternoons!  Note that the next Race Fall IV on October 10th is a SUNDAY race.

• SKUSA is asking if any NTK members would be willing to help work the October 27-31 SKUSA SuperNationals in Vegas. If you are interested please contact Stan Bryniarski at stan@superkartsusa.com

   

• Updated Track Records Posted

September 12

• Work Day - Saturday September 18
• Race 2 Results on-line!

September 07

• NTK Race Director needs YOUR help! John Ray couldn't make it this weekend so Don Schrum is stepping in to be Race Director and has no workers!  Give Don an email and let him know you'll help.

September 06

• Fall 1 Results
• Summer Champions 
• Summer 7 Results

August 25

Tony McGee Memorial Race August 28

Those who knew Tony also know he was one of North Texas Karters finest members.  A top Yamaha KT 100 builder, Tony was always helpful to all racers at the track new, old, even his fellow competitors looked forward to seeing Tony at the track.  Shortly after the IKF Road Racing Nationals in 2002, Tony was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away several months later.

Losing this honored member was a very sad thing for all of us.  We hope that you can pay homage to Tony in the way he would most appreciate it, and come out to the track Saturday night.

August 19

•  Summer 6 Race Results

• New Concessionaire will be coming to the next 3 races.  Let us know what you think of their culinary delights!

August 6

•  Summer 5 scores 81 Entries!  Race Results.

July 29

•  New Driver Orientation Rained out Wednesday July 28.                     Re-scheduled for Saturday July 31st beginning promptly at 9:00 AM!

July 27

• Summer 3 and Summer 4 results now online.
• Points year-to-date are linked in the header above the current season.

July 18

• New Track Records set at the KART Sprint Nationals! 
• NOTE: YSR Racers have rented NTK facilities July 24/25.  No karts will be allowed on track these 2 days!
• There will be a Driver Orientation Class (for new drivers) at the track on July 28th starting at 7:00 P.M. all new drivers need to attend.
• AMB Transponder prices have increased from $189 to $194 due to increased prices from manufacturer.

June 29

Important!

There were some banners "borrowed" at the KART Nationals that belong to the sponsors - we would like them back so these folks will come back to sponsor more racing in the future;  Here is a list of the missing banners;

• Red Line Oils
  Track Tech 111
  Kart
  Horstman
  KART Flag

If you have one of these, please return these to the track - no questions asked.

June 29

• Kristan Morgan sets new Kid Kart Track Record of 51.57
• Results and points for Summer 1 & 2 posted.
• Saturday July 03 is a WORKDAY Track Closed
• KART Nationals put on some GREAT Racing !

June 07

• Track Closed June 12-13 for the annual YSR show.

June 02

• Spring 7 Race Results and Spring Champions posted.  Overall Points are now moved to the link in the Summer Series.

• Workers needed for Summer 1 June 5 - Please contact Ron Brown.

May 25

• Commercial Photo Gallery

May 24

• Spring 6 Race Results posted.

May 20

• TRACK CLOSED ! Thursday 6:00 PM until Saturday May 22 at 8:00 AM.  Charley Freeburn arrived today and would love to have you help, but NO KARTS ON TRACK until Sat. AM.

May 17

• Help Wanted!  KART Regional at NTK Sat May 22, Sunday May 23rd - we need workers to help make this event run smoothly!  Contact Ron Brown or Rod Heslor.
• This weekend is a KART Regional by day, Club race at night.  Track will be turned over to NTK members by 4:00PM for practice.

May 12

• Reminder this weekend is the Allen Johnston Memorial Race     Senior Sportsman drivers are encouraged to show their support Saturday night!

• Tome Settles is still looking for workers - C'mon out and get the best seat in house!

May 9

• Updated Track Records!

• Spring 5 Race Results posted

April 29

• NTK Club racing moves to Saturday Nights!  Note that the SKUSA Red River Regionals will be at NTK during the daytime - Track will only be open to SKUSA entries on Saturday and Sunday from dawn to 4:00 PM.  The Red River series runs a double race format and will make a dedicated effort to conclude race activities as early as possible Saturday afternoon.

• Spring 4 Race Results posted.

April 26

• KART Sprint Nationals Flyer (Excel File) June 22-26
• KART Regionals at Denton Flyer - (Word File) May 22-23

April 23

• Spring 3 Results posted
• Bailey Banks & Biddle presents a chance to meet IRL Driver Sara Fisher!
• O&H Kart Products returns to sponsor North Texas Karters

April 10

•  Work day reminder - Saturday April 10.

• We still need workers for the next club race, Spring 3, on Sunday, April 18^th.  I am still looking for a flagman, a grid steward, and a bunch of corner workers.  If you are interested and can do it, contact me vicmauk@aol.com, or call 214-274-4466, or 972-874-9837.  It is our club and everyone needs to pitch in to help run the races.  Thanks.

March 26

•  Next General Club Meeting - April 8.

March 22

•  Saturday March 27 at 9:00 AM - Workday!  Track will be closed until work is done - come on out and help, and the track may be re-opened for those who worked in the early afternoon!  (Otherwise, it may take all day, and the track won't be open.)

March 14

•  Spring 2 race cancelled - standing water in turns 4 & 5 - may dry out later in the day with wind & Sunshine if you want to practice.
• Kart Regionals at NTK March 20-21.  Track open to KART Regional entrants only.
• We need volunteers to work at the KART Regionals March 20-21.  Please do your part to help NTK Prosper!

March 12

• Spring 1 Results and Points online

March 10

• KART Nationals Flyer - June 23-26 at NTK (MS Excel File)
• KART Regionals Flyer - March 20-21 at NTK - Be there!

March 02

• Polar Bear IV Race Results
• Short video clip from Polar Bear IV (Broadband connection required)
• Polar Bear Series Points
• Polar Bear Series Payouts

• March Newsletter

• 2004 Competition Rules now on-line.  This document is an MS Word.doc

February 11

• AMB Transponder price increase notice - the rise in the value of the Euro to the US Dollar has increased the cost of AMB transponders from $165 to $189.  This is still $5 off retail price, get your order in today!

February 10

• Polar Bear Race III results now on-line.  Contact Ron Brown if you would like to work Polar Bear IV. 

February 03

• Rules Proposal Summary Read what will be presented at the meeting Saturday!

• 2000 Snell Rated Helmets  Will be required beginning Feb 01.

• Photos from the 2004 Banquet Provided by Ron Brown

• Transponder Orders   This would be a good time to order yours!

February 02

• Rules Meeting Feb 7 - Directions coming.

• Photogallery Part 1 We are ready to add a position for a Website Media Master for the NTK Website.  You will need to contact John Denman to make arrangements and a commitment to this for the year. This position requires experience with FrontPage Publishing Software and photo-editing software.  You will be provided with an ntkarters.com Subweb and will have the responsibility to edit and upload the NTK Photogallery.  We also have a link provided by George Minchillo to 100+ photos taken by Jade Synhorst.  These photos are free to browse and download and print quality copies may be purchased.  Jade Synhorst Photos from NTK.  These ar not "official NTK" photos, but are worth a look.

• Rookie Orientation Class!  February 21, 2004 there will be a Driver Orientation class starting at 10:00 A.M. and ending at 1:00 P.M. This a class for Senior and Junior driver to explain the race day operation and procedures at NTK and to learn the dos and don't out on the track (The president recommends all new members take the class) You can contact Mike Edwards by email or phone to 940-727-1844 email jettek88@msn.com

• 2004 Club Racing Schedule now online!  Note the Special event comments at the bottom of the page.

• Polar Bear II Results Posted 

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