Points and Race Results Through Spring 5

Check out the Spring 5 race results and updated Spring Points Standings following the Spring 5 race. 

A big "Thank You!" to all the racers that attended NTK's Spring 5 race. 

We look forward to seeing everyone again at the NTK Spring 6 on April 28th, 2018 which is also a KART Sprint Regional race!

The Powder Puff Races

The Powder Puff Races are kart races for ladies only who do not race competitively.

Show up at the normal NTK club race and let us know you want to participate. We will arrange for a kart and racing gear for you to use for the event. It's that simple.

The races uses LO206 racing karts. Show us what you've got!

Race dates are during the following NTK club races:

• April 21
• July 28
• September 8
• October 20

2018 IKF 2 & 4 Stroke Grand Nationals

The 2018 International Kart Federation (IKF) 2-Cycle and 4-Cycle Grand Nationals will be hosted at North Texas Karters (NTK) from Wednesday, June 27th through Saturday, June 30th, where the much-heralded national trophy known as the “Duffy” will be awarded to the winners of each class.

The IKF Grand Nationals have long been the granddaddy of national kart races. But, with the merger of SKUSA and IKF, the future of the “Duffy” award is still unknown. This might be the last chance you have to see it.

The "Duffy" is considered the highest award in karting. The trophy honors Frank "Duffy" Livingstone who was active in karting as a driver, mechanic, and IKF board member and then president. He was the co-founder of organized karting and the Go-Kart Club of America, which evolved into the International Kart Federation. Frank passed away in 2017 at the age of 92. The “Duffy” trophy is a bronze statuette of ‘Joe Karter,’ standing 12 inches tall and mounted on a wooden base 6 inches high.

The 2018 IKF Grand Nationals which will be hosted at North Texas Karters on June 25th- 30th are expected to bring in a huge field of the top racers in the country.

Most of the 4-Cycle classes will race on Wednesday and Thursday, with the 2-Cycles racing on Friday and Saturday.

June 25th will be a practice day made available by NTK. June 26th will be the official IKF practice day.

In 2016, NTK hosted the 4-Cycle Grand Nationals, which fielded a large number of the Briggs & Stratton LO206 racers.

Follow us on social media where details such as official schedule, discount hotel rates and more will be posted in the coming days.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  Download the form, fill it in & mail it to the address on the form.

NTK March Newsletter

Letter From The President

Well crew, it's time to start our Spring Race Series! Everyone should have their membership dues in by now, because if you haven't paid by Spring Race 1 you won't be eligible for series points at that race.

You will need to have your kart inspected for safety along with your driving togs and a current helmet rating. Remember all drivers 15 and under have to wear a neck brace. All of this is for your safety and the safety of other drivers. Safety wire, cotter pins, e-clips, locking nuts (locking nuts should not be re-used after one time usage), brake safety cables, weights double nutted or safety wired, axle clips or set screws in hubs should be in place and so on.

Drivers and parents of youth drivers, personal attitudes will be being watched closely. So be friendly on and off the track. Keep a cool head and mind your manners.

Remember this is not a contact sport or NASCAR, so as far as defensive driving as in blocking or other irregular moves on the track are concerned, black flags will be used as warranted. No pushing, swerving, bumping, corner diving at the last second, banking off the other driver in a turn and running them off the track, spitting, cussing, or other shows of temper will be allowed. Throwing your helmet down in disgust will be allowed, but only if it has an expensive custom paint job on it.

Best of luck to all this year. Drive safe and above all have fun!

John Ray
President

Respect the Kids

By the rules, Kid Kart racers must practice by themselves on the track without any other class of karts. So, they need the track in 10~12 minute increments.

If you see a Kid Kart waiting to go on the track to practice, please wait and let the drivers currently on the track exit, and give the Kid Kart their time. If you see the parent of a Kid Kart racer giving you the one-lap-left sign, please exit the track so they can get some time in.

Facebook Group

We have setup a Facebook group for open discussions, classifieds and general mayhem. It's getting great usage.

Please visit the following link or search for North Texas Karters Group in Facebook and click the "Join" button.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/149902519063806/

NTK Spring Race Series

I don't know about you, but I'm super excited about the Spring Race Series. This is when we all get back in the swing of things. Karting improves your reflexes, strengthens your body, quickens your mind, releases stress and is just plain fun.

Race 1 will be coming up this Saturday, March 10th. My phone tells me that the weather will be spectacular.

Register here: https://www.ntkarters.com/register/race-registration.html

Garage & Storage Available

NTK has the following available options to any member that needs one:

• Garage available ($100.00 a month)
• Storage Units available ($50.00 a month)

These are directly behind the tech barn. Contact Bob Schabel at 940-230-4334 for information.

Membership Renewal Deadline!

The locks will be changed and the gate cards for those who have not renewed their membership will be deactivated at the conclusion of Spring 1.

Membership will be available to take renewals and issue keys at the general member meeting this Thursday, March 8th. Cash, checks, or credit cards will be accepted at the meeting.

Trailer Parking & Pit Spot Assignments - Updated 3/20/18

To all members,

Below is the updated pit spot assignements.

Do not park on the reserved spots until the day of the race, do not drop off your trailer prior to the race, not a day or week before.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

John Ray
NTK President