News

3/12/04- Fastest young lady in in Manufacturer's Cup ICC Competition. Arsenal/Intrepid team driver Amanda CampBell makes history as the first female to stand on a WKA national ICC podium. "I watched this girl drive from the age of seven, She continues to amaze me with her sheer talent and strength to run to the front in the tough ICC gearbox kart class competition." says Arsenal Pro Racing's principal Chuck McCue. Look for more top finishes from this up and coming 17 year old.

1/11/04- Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc.- Announces it's support of two popular racing series. For the second year Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc. will sponsor the largest sprint series WKA's Manufacturer's Cup National Series, this year Arsenal will sponsor HPV Jr. Sportsman for the four rounds of national events across the country. Also for the Second Year Arsenal will sponsor two classes with the Southern Road Racing Series (SRRS) which focuses on long track (enduro) events at the Roebling Road track in Southern Georgia. " We look forward to supporting these first class racing series as a way to give back to the racers that give us tremendous support" say Chuck McCue principal of Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc. a thriving kart store in Atlantic Beach Florida.

1/08/04- Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc. named as the official dealer for Birel/Freeline/Monza for North East Florida
Three Oaks, MI MRP Motorsport recently announced their new association with Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc. to become an authorized dealer for the world championship Birel and Freeline brand of karting products as well as the Monza karting line through MRP Motorsport. Arsenal Pro Racing, located in Atlantic Beach , FL has been servicing the Florida region since 1995, providing customers with trackside support and kart racing packages.
?We are very excited to announce this relationship with MRP, said Chuck McCue, owner of Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc.. We have a new 4800 sq. foot facility and trackside support vehicle all to assist our services even further. The addition of Birel, Monza and Freeline is a very big step.
For MRP Motorsport, the largest importer for Birel and Freeline products in North America , the new association with Arsenal will hopefully strengthen the representation of the Birel brand even stronger in Florida .
When you can add a dealer like Arsenal and Chuck McCue, it is always a good thing, commented Garry Lobaugh, owner of MRP. ?They have a solid reputation and have never lost sight that to be successful you must take care of the needs of your regional racers. We look forward to a long relationship.
For more information on Arsenal Pro Racing, Inc., they may be contacted at (877) 570-RACE or online at www.arsenalproracing.com.

12/05/03- Just 2 pics Sent to us we thought we would share with members.

The old chicane on Jax. 103rd. circa 1980's	John McKeage leads the way!

10/29/03- Former Jax HPV racer Chris "Flower" Fowler tests a Fran-Am car. Segment to be aired by local news hottie Charlene Shirk of First Coast News. Look for the segment tonight on the news. Hey nice hat Chris!

10/27/03- 125 Heavy racer Tommy Alberici "gettin' it done" ;-)

9/28/03- More great pics from John Sharp!

9/26/03-From Wayne Vensel, Director Florida Championship Series. A couple of pieces of information. We will be running the same track as last year, the one that uses both of the "tree" turns. The track will be open for practice on Thursday for those interested.
Contact Ocala Gran Prix.

9/23/03- Bobby Wilson dominates Stars ICC! An almost perfect weekend for the Wisconsin driver. Pic's by John Sharp. Thanks John!

9/11/03- Notice, The Jacksonville 103rd Street Sports complex will be closed from Sept. 15-17 for "Track Maintenance" in preparation for the CART Stars of Tomorrow National event. Also, as the law has always been since the construction of the 103rd Street Sports Complex there will be no overnight camping allowed. We would like to suggest the Country Inn and Suites on Youngerman for quality lodging in a new hotel. ask for the SERRT kart racer discount. Click here.

9/11/03- Here is an interesting pic for those familiar to the Aim race studio software. This in the G graph from Mike Kogans triple kart wheel at Ocala. Notice there is 4-5 g's positive to negative, and the crash lasted around 5 sec's. Wheeew!!

8/28/03- Tri-City Kart Club of Clearwater, FL has released their race schedule. First race date is Sept. 21 and the series runs through June 13, 2004. All dates and info have been added to the calendar, See hyperlink above. Thanks, Jay for providing the info.

8/27/03- Round #7 for the Ocala Gran Prix this weekend! Sunday August 31st. Track configuration will be chicane, no esses.The OGP series has been steadily growing in numbers and this weekend looks like the local racers will be out in force. We look forward to seeing teams from Tampa/St. Pete, Jax , Miami and other citys. Everyone be safe on the roads to Ocala and get your hotel rooms early with this being a holiday weekend and there is a Gator game.

8/26/03- New name for this racers website. SERRT.org South East Region Race Teams will continue its evolution from a single club website and message board to encompass the sprint and long track racing action throughout the entire southeastern USA. Decals, T-Shirts and other schwag coming soon! SERRT.org will bea mirror site to nfkc.org through the transition period, so either nfkc.org or serrt.org (soon) will get you to all the racing and track info you need. The message board activity is up over 400% from last year. We invite all teams and drivers to use this site and message board to communicate and plan your racing events, also be sure we have your drivers listed on the drivers page. We are currently seeking writers for local track reports. See you at the track!

8/20/03- Good News for 103rd Street! In a document from the City of Jacksonville we were informed that a purchase order was issued and sent to the design consultant to have the aging plans for the 103rd Street Sports Complex renovations brought up to current codes. This process should take only 30 days to complete. So, in less than 30 days the construction bid process will take place followed by construction as soon as the bids are awarded.

8/11/03- Busy weekend of racing in the Southeast! Although not listed on the nfkc club website's schedule page JAX 103rd will host the 2nd round of the regional CART Stars on Saturday and Sunday with practice on Friday, Ocala GP and Decatur AL will hold local racing. The Arsenal team and trackside support truck will be in Ocala on Saturday and Sunday, See you there!

08/05/03- Attention all racers, wanna-be racers, mechanics, and team managers! OGP will hold a 3 hour endurance race Saturday August 23rd, immediately following the days practice. If you have not experienced the fun of our enduro karts, your missing out. Nick Bussell and Graham Rahal say its the most fun they have ever had in a kart!
This will be a team format, with 3 people on a team (must be at least 12 years old). A special price is being offered to OGP customers. $50.00 per person includes everything needed to race (just wear jeans and tennis shoes). This is on a first come-first served basis so you must reserve in advance. Reserve by responding to this e-mail at enduro@ocalagranprix.com and include your name, e-mail, phone, age, height and weight.
We can only take 30 drivers, so reserve now. You may also call 352.690.7223
See you at the race! Ocala Grand Prix

08/05/03- EASYKART AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE INTERNATIONAL FORMULA 1 INVITATIONAL PRIZE SHOOT-OUT
Two drivers and guests will win the grand prize of joining F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya as a special guest at the 2003 U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

The prize will be awarded to the winners of the 125cc Light Class and the 125cc Heavy Class at the "shoot-out Event". The two races will take place in September following Race 4 of the WKA Florida Championship Sprint Series. The two "shoot-out" races will be at the same track. Track and schedule of Race 4 to be posted by WKA and Easykart.

Eligibility to participate in the shoot-out Event is as follows:

* Top 10 in points in the WKA Florida Championship Sprint Series in the Light Class after 4 races (with 1 drop).
* Top 10 in points in the WKA Florida Championship Sprint Series in the Heavy Class after 4 races (with 1 drop).
* 1st and 2nd place finishers of the Lights Class of any of the first four races of the WKA Florida Championship Sprint Series.
* 1st and 2nd place finishers of the Heavy Class of any of the first four races of the WKA Florida Championship Sprint Series.
* In the U.S., the winner in each class of any other authorized points championship event or race series. In Florida, discussions are taking place to have local championships each in Homestead, Ocala, Naples, and Jacksonville. Out-of-state eligible events are anticipated as well.
* In foreign countries, the top three winners of the Lights class of their respective authorized championships. Discussions are taking place with Colombia, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Italy.
* In foreign countries, the top three winners of the Heavy class of their respective authorized championships. Discussions are taking place with Colombia, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Italy.
* Easykart America reserves the right to add other eligible drivers.

The F1 prize is in addition to all other prizes offered.

Shootout Location Homestead Karting Homestead Miami Speedway September 5-6-7

Race Schedule for Shootout

Friday Practice

Saturday: WKA Divisional Qualifying combined with Shootout Qualifying

Sunday: Shoot out warm-up Shootout separate races light and heavy 20 laps

Homestead Hotel
Comfort Inn 305-248-4009
Best Western 305-246-5100
Hampton Inn 305-247-8833
Travelodge Motel 305-248-9777
Villager Lodge 305-248-2121
Ramada Inn 305-247-7020

8/01/03- From some very good sources we heard the second round of the Manufacturers Cup will be held in Jacksonville at the 103 rd Street Sports Complex. With Daytona in December and the second race at Jax. south east racers should be very happy. Thanks Jay!

8/01/03- From Ocala Gran Prix.The OGP Series is going very well! We want to welcome all the new faces we have seen at OGP. We should also let you all know, in the future, the OGP series will be separate from the RMax series. This is being done to allow more time for the many classes be run at OGP. Points will be posted shortly. We would like to thank everyone for racing and watching at OGP. Also, we have added lots of additional security at our track. This security has also added a new feature to our website. The OGP Live WebCam! Please be sure to check it out. More cameras will be added (even trackside), now you may log on to www.ocalagrandprix.com and check out the track from home! More information will be sent out regarding further advances soon.

7/24/03- *NOTICE* Race #4 , set for Sept. 5-7 2003, of the Florida Championship Series (FCS-WKA regional) will be contested at the Homestead facility instead of the previously posted Jacksonville 103rd Street Sports Complex's clockwise circuit. Contrasting info as to why the venue was changed, but the date is set and the track to be at on Sept. 5-7 is Homestead-Miami.

7/22/03- Ocala GP will hold round 5 of the Ocala Gran Prix Series. There have been some really good racing in gearbox and cadet classes. Be sure to make it out this Sunday. Track opens for controlled practice at 9:00am. The outer perimeter course ( no chicane/ no hairpins) will be used this weekend. See you there!

7/11/03- Pic from new Palmetto (Manatee County) Track, Word is the track has a corporate sponsor. This place is shaping up nice! Many configurations available, at almost 1 mile or the main kart track this will be ideal for gearbox karts.

7/11/03- It’s that time again! This week Ocala Gran Prix hosts the 4th OGP race. We hope to see you all here. OGP Kart Supply will have spec oil and Sunoco 110 fuel on hand. We will race (all classes) rain or shine this week, and with the exception of lightning, you will be on track! See you at the track, OGP

7/03/03- Congratulations to Arsenal Customer and Grand Am GT driver Larry Huang for his 5th place finish in today's Paul Revere 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

7/01/03- SCRA (south Campus Racers Assoc.) Will meet tonight at Sneakers in Jacksonville Beach 7:00 pm. All interested in racing at the South Campus facility are welcome to attend.

6/29/03- Summer shifter kart racing is back!! For a few years There has not been any gearbox regional racing in Florida for the summer months. That has now changed, there will be a money race in Sebring Florida on July 6th. July and August will see two double header regional CART Stars events in Jacksonville, FL for the ICC class. No spec tires at either events! Good luck to all that are racing in these premier events.

6/25/03- First pic's of the new track in Palmetto Florida!!

6/19/03- This Sunday will be round #3 of the Ocala Grand Prix Series. All classes welcome to come to this challenging track for some close wheel to wheel racing. The Arsenal team transporter will be making the trek on Sunday and will have room for anyone from JAX who would like to make the trip.

6/14/03- Get your pre-entry in soon for the Sebring Speedfest . Cut off date is June 22, 2003. Don't miss the chance to run on this historic race circuit. Also there will be a money race for the shifter karts at this event refer questions to: Harriet Andries (727)545-8144 Email: qandries@gte.netSheila Craig (727)347-9024 Email: cartin@IJ.net

6/11/03- Racing action this weekend in Jacksonville FL, Homestead, FL and Decatur, AL. All are local events click on the links above for more info on the race near you. Get you kart prepared today and call a fellow racer who has not raced in a while have them come out to the track this weekend!

6/03/03- Local Races this weekend will be held on Sunday June 8th at Ocala GP and Sunshine Speedway. Team Arsenal and many other Jacksonville racers will be heading to Ocala on Sunday. Anyone that wants a ride for themselves and kart to Ocala from Jacksonville contact Chuck for departure time. We will also be competing at Sunshine in the future when schedules do not conflict with Jax or Ocala. BTW, Ocala will be running the chicane and NO hairpins this Sunday.

5/22/03- Ocala Grand Prix will host its first race of the Summer Series this weekend. The track layout is the long straight, with the hairpins. We will post the 3 track configurations with recommended gearing on the website shortly. Gates will open at 9:00 am on Saturday, and 8:30 am on Sunday. Practice is Saturday, with racing on Sunday.

5/19/03- This weekends racing action was hot! The EasyKart spec racers were in Jacksonville in full force and displayed some talented racing. Easy kart has announced that Jacksonville will have qualifying races for the F1 invitational race to be held at Jax. on Sept 5-7. PHOTOS page for more Pic's from this weekends WKA Regional/Easykart race from Jacksonville, FL.

5/14/03- ATTENTION ALL HPV Seniors, I Just talked on the phone with Florida Championship Series Director Wayne Vensel and he will be offering a HPV senior class on Sunday at both Jacksonville events and the Ocala event. The HPV lite and Heavy's will run together and be scored separate. See you this weekend at Jacksonville.

4/30/03- Ocala Gran Prix will hold open practice this Saturday May 3rd. cala Gran Prix will hold open practice this Saturday May 3rd. Ocala GP will be closed Sunday for a private event. Practice will begin Saturday at 10:00 am.

4/24/03-The Ocala Grand Prix Winter Series Awards Banquet will be held May 10th, 2003 at 6:30 PM at the Main Street Grill located next to OGP. The banquet will feature door prizes, a buffet style meal, drinks, and trophy presentation. Everyone is welcome to attend and show support for your fellow racers. Also, everyone that raced in the Kids Class will receive a trophy. The top 3 in Kids Class will receive 1st - 3rd "special" trophies. The cost is $15.00/person, under 10, $7.50 You must RSVP no later than May 1st. Please RSVP to: banquet@ocalagranprix.com For more info call 352.690.7223 We hope to see you all there!

4/23/03- Tri-City Kart Club announces the Annual Sebring Speedfest to be held Sunday July 6, 2003 at the newly repaved Internationally famous 1.6 mile road circuit. Entry forms are now available. Also Ti-City Kart club will hold the second annual Night Race at sunshine speedway. Click Here for more info.

4/21/03- EASYKART AMERICA ANNOUNCES THE INTERNATIONAL FORMULA 1 INVITATIONAL PRIZE SHOOT-OUT. Click here for info on this spec TaG racings largest prize. Get an Easykart now from your local dealer and join the fun, if you race 125 light don't be surprised if you are gridded up with JPM! No other series can match the prizes and the opportunity to race a true complete spec racer.

4/18/03- Kids Karting is starting to take shape at JAX. Get your 5-7 year olds started in this introductory class!

4/17/03- From Ocala GP- This Saturday April 19th, we will hold open practice from 10:00 am until 5:00 PM. We will be closed Easter Sunday. We hope to see you all here for practice, and from everyone at Ocala Grand Prix we hope you have a happy Easter!

4/16/03- TaG USA April Newsletter. Click Here.

4/16/03- 2003 MANUFACTURER'S CUP BODYWORK CLARIFICATIONS - Effective march 31, 2003
          2003 CHASSIS

All CIK homologated 2003 bodywork is accepted.
2003 bodywork must have CIK homologation stamp/seal and homologation numbers
2003 front bumper and nerf bars must be CIK style and meet CIK specifications.
2003 chassis Overall maximum length including nose cone is 80"
2003 chassis maximum wheel base as measured longitudinally between the true axle centers is 43" and a minimum of 40"
2003 chassis may use 2002 and previous bodywork.

          2002 CHASSIS

2002 Bodywork and chassis rules will stay as printed in tech manual with the exception that the maximum overall length is increased from 74" to 80" and mounting of nose cones with spring mounted clips is optional.
2002 and previous chassis may use 2003 bodywork. Bodywork must have CIK homologation stamp/seal and homologation numbers.

          MISC.

2002 and 2003 Bodywork is interchangeable providing the above rules are followed.
Cadet Karts will continue with the 2002 CIK Bodywork rules.

4/11/03- "The scoring/media tower is probably the best in karting" Quote from Jeff Franz of KARTSPORT Magazine referring to the refurbished tower at Jacksonville's 103rd Street Sports complex. :-)

4/09/03- Local club races this weekend in Florida are the NFKC at Jacksonville's 103rd Street Sports Complex , Tri-City Kart Club in Tampa, FL and Miami/Homestead Spring Series round #1. Also the Arsenal Team and support truck will be at Ocala for Saturday and Sunday for testing.

3/26/03- TaG USA update Here.

3/26/03- Entry Forms and information for the Florida Championship Series is now available on the entry form page.

3/25/03- Arsenal Pro Racing and other company contingency programs updated. Check out the programs. Click Here.

3/24/03- From WKA -KERSHAW (SC) HAD PERFECT WEATHER AND TURN OUT
The Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series made its second stop of the series this past weekend weekend at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, S.C. The weather was perfect and nearly 500 entries showed. Sissy Howard with WKA got in on some driving action and drove a Leopard. Word has it she's seeking a ride with Russell Karting Specialties for this season! This series proves to be one of the most competitive among WKA's national series with its very specialized lay down and sprint-type karts with both two and four 4 cycle engines. The most advanced road racing karts have two engines and are capable of exceeding 150 mph.

3/23/03- The Second round of the WKA Florida Championship Series regional is slated for Naples, FL on April 4-6. Get ready for some great competition in many classes. For more info go to www.flwkasprintseries.com

3/18/03- The Buccaneer Region of the SCCA will be using a new site for an autocross this weekend in St. Augustine FL. Director Karl Rickert has invited any kart racers to come out and give autocross a try with their race karts. The event is Sunday morning Registration: 8:00-9:30 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30. Check out this site for more info: http://www.buccaneersolo.org/buccaneersolo2/bucc2.htm

3/12/03- Big South Series longtrack 2003 classes are now posted . March 21-23 will be the first BSS race and will be combined with WKA National. Talladega, April 18-20 will be the second race in the series. Click here for entry form

3/09/03- Here are some pic's from the Gold Cup Race in JAX. Thanks to John Sharp.

3/07/03- This weekend at Jacksonville the WKA Gold Cup National 4 cycle series is underway with practice in the rain today. keep up to date with what's happening by going to the message board.

3/07/03- Tony Schroeder announced today the schedule for Homestead-Miami's Spring Karting Championship Series. There will be races starting this weekend and a points race every month through August. Many classes will be offered. Check the new calendar for exact dates and for more info. *note* At this time you must register with the southeast karting forum to view.

2/19/03- Memo from FCS-This memo affects those who race Yamaha Sr. Spt. and Briggs Light, Medium, Heavy. Yamaha Sr. Spts. will be changed to run on Saturday instead of Sunday. It was run on Saturday last year and we will continue with that. I have spoken to last years competitors regarding this. Briggs Light and Heavy is currently scheduled to run on Saturday with Medium on Sunday. Those will now switch so that Briggs Medium will be on Saturday and Briggs Light and Heavy will run on Sunday. This should work as most race Light/Medium or Medium/Heavy. That will balance the number of classes on each day so it remains the same. To summarize, the new race days for the following classes is: Saturday - Yamaha Sr. Spt. and Briggs Medium Sunday - Briggs Light and Briggs Heavy All other classes remain the same. I will adjust the race order as appropriate. If anyone has issues with the above, please e-mail

2/14/03- From OGP-Just a quick note to remind everyone that this Saturday is open practice for race #5, and Sunday we race! Our series has been growing rather nicely, and welcome all newcomers. With just 2 races left in our winter series, we expect a great turnout this week. Sat. gates open at 9:00 am, and Sun. gates open at 8:00 am. We will run the chicane and by-pass the hairpins. As always, no charge for pit parking.

2/10/03-The George Kugler Manufacturer’s Cup Awards Banquet will be held at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Thursday March 13, 2003. Seating will begin at 6:30pm with dinner starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available by calling the WKA office at 704-455-1606 ext. 14 or emailing Susan at susan@worldkarting.com . Please join us as we crown the 2002 champions and present Nick Bussell with his Triple Crown Trophy.
Minimum weight in the Horstman Gold Cup Briggs Senior Sportsman Medium (formerly Briggs Amateur Medium) will be 335 lbs and in the Briggs Senior Sportsman Heavy (formerly Briggs Amateur Heavy) the minimum weight will be 360 lbs. These classes were inadvertently given a weight increase in the 2003 Competition Rulebook. This decision was made after reviewing this matter with the Horstman Gold Cup Competition Committee.
In closing, WKA would like to formally announce the change in venue for the GT Machines Grand Nationals. This event will be held during the North American Karting Championships at Lowe's Motor speedway, October 30 - November 2, 2003. Bringing this event to NAKC will compliment the second largest karting event and allow competitors more holiday time to spend with family and friends over the Thanksgiving weekend. Entry forms for all March National events are in the January Magazine as well as being on line at http://www.worldkarting.com

2/10/03- Chris Festa, Georgia kart/car racer will be competing in the Fran-Am winter series.

2/09/03- Pics from 2/08/03, Photo Credit: John Sharp

02/07/03- The June race date for the WKA Florida divisional series has been moved to October 3,4,5 - Ocala Gran Prix, Ocala

02/07/03- Ocala News- With the help of DCR construction (Dale and Cory Rossman), we should have full lighting at the track very soon (night racing anyone)? The registration area will be moved to a separate entrance in the near future as well. This Saturday is open practice, but we are closed on Sunday for a private event. The response for this years 24 Hours of Ocala has been huge. We are also happy to welcome Racing Against Cancer to the team line-up; this should raise a great deal of money for cancer research.

2/01/03- Press Release from Rock Island GP Street Race Click Here.

1/30/03- TaG-USA, the new organization the development of the electric start motor class, has officially announced that JAX's NFKC 2003 club series will double as qualifying races for the National TaG Festival to be held in Oklahoma on July 5-6. Other races open to TaG drivers will be a 24 hour event in Arkansas, The famous Rock Island GP street race, and a 12 hours of Texas race. This type of racing will have the feel and excitement of a Lemans or Daytona endurance race. All 2t 125cc TaGs and 250cc 4t TaGs are welcome to compete. more info got to the TaG section of this sites message board.

1/28/03- 2003 FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Presented by EasyKart America

Series UpDate 01/28/03

RACE DATES
Race #1 - February 21,22,23 - Homestead Karting, Homestead
Race #2 - April 4,5,6 - West Coast Karting, Naples
Race #3 - May 16,17,18 - 103rd Street, Jacksonville
Race #5 - September 5,6,7 - Location TBA                                                                                                Race #5 - October 3,4,5 - Ocala Gran Prix, Ocala

CLASSES
The following is a tentative class list and subject to change. I will make every effort to run classes for 3 or more karts. The day classes run on is also tentative. Please read and respond with your comments, either by
phone or e-mail. To be eligible for National points transfer, a class must race in the first Divisional race. Only classes with 3 or more entries will race in Homestead. Kids Karts will race both days. The following is a list of confirmed (C) and unconfirmed classes for 2003. The confirmed (C) classes are based on last year's entries and 2003 requests (subject to karts showing up at Homestead). The unconfirmed classes do not yet have support for 2003.

4-Cycle Classes
                 SATURDAY CLASSES                                SUNDAY CLASSES
         (C)     Briggs Jr. Sprt I Lite                  (C)     Briggs Jr. Sprt I Heavy
         (C)     Briggs Jr. Sprt II Lite                (C)     Briggs Jr. Sprt II Heavy
         (C)     Briggs Restricted Jr                   (C)     Briggs Jr. Lite
         (C)     Briggs Light                                  (C)     Briggs Jr. Heavy
         (C)     Briggs Heavy                                 (C)     Briggs Medium

Unconfirmed - Briggs Super Heavy, Briggs Limited, Briggs Sr. Sportsman Medium/Heavy

2-Cycle Classes
                 SATURDAY CLASSES                                SUNDAY CLASSES
                 (C)     Cadet Jr. Sprt.                                (C)     Yamaha Jr. Sprt.
                 (C)     HPV Jr.                                            (C)     Yamaha Jr. Supercan
                 (C)     Yamaha Sr. Sprt.                             (C)     Formula Yamaha Jr.
                 (C)     Yamaha Heavy                                 (C)     Yamaha Masters (Over 30)
                 (C)     EZ-125 Heavy (15 +)                      (C)     Formula Y Sr.
                 (C)     EZ-125 Light (15 +)                       (C)     ICA
                 (C)     EZ-100 (12-15)
                 (C)     EZ-60 (8-12)

Unconfirmed - Yamaha Light, HPV Lite, HPV Heavy

GENERAL RULES
WKA rules, class weights, spec tires will apply. All 2-cycle classes must use spec fuel and spec oils. Drivers count best 4 out of 5 races. Must run a minimum of 3 races to be eligible for year-end awards/transfers.

ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms for the first race will be mailed out in a week or so.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Note that my e-mail address has changed.                     Wayne Vensel
E-mail: fcsgokart@gate.net                                             Home:   305-253-3727
Web Site:

1/27/03-Skip Barber trained race car driver, and JAX local kart racer Chris Fowler has unveiled his new racing website. This site was designed to help him achieve his dream of becoming a Professional Race Car Driver. Chris Fowler, who at the age of 6 months was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis has the desire and talent to make it to the professional ranks of open-wheel racing. Please visit his site and help him achieve his goal. To learn how you can help, please visit his website at: http://www.helpmerace.com
Please forward and help Chris Fowler achieve his goal!!

1/23/03- From Tony Schroeder-Homestead Karting- The Homestead track will be closed Saturday January 25 for a corporate event being held by the Speedway. Check the website for info and results we will try to keep this information up to date

SPORTSMANSHIP

Due to numerous reports of poor sportsmanship arguing and fighting in the pits we are taking the stand of zero tolerance. Any one involved in these kinds of incidents will be immediately removed from the property along with their driver or drivers and suspended for a minimum of one race. This needs to be a fun family environment no one should feel threatened to attend our events. Please help me eliminate this type of behavior from our community. Drivers please remember you are responsible for the actions of your crew please do not allow people you employ, family or friends to cause you to receive a penalty

IF YOU HAVE FIRST HAND INFORMATION OF ANYTHING THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEKEND PLEASE CONTACT ME I NEED TO DEAL WITH THIS IMMEDIATELY TO PUT AN END TO THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR.

Rough Driving

We are having far to many serious on track incidents. Racing is not a contact sport and respect needs to given to each other. Races are not always won by the fastest kart. Passing is an art and must be learned. We will not allow deliberate contact to intimidate or loosen up a competitor to make a pass such contact will result in a immediate black flag. Passes must be clean without contact anyone executing reckless passes will be black flagged anyone blocking an attempt of a clean pass will also be black flagged. Many people have stopped racing or will never start due to the over aggressive un-sportsman like driving being displayed by a few individuals.

Please help me eliminate this problem by notifying me if you feel someone is putting people at risk.

Tech Inspection

I am looking for a permanent Tech Director for our local series if you are qualified for this position or know someone who is please contact me this can be a paid position.

Race Director/Head Flagman

I am also looking for someone qualified to act as Race Director/Head flagman this is a paid position if you know someone qualified or you would like this position please contact me.

Referees

I am also looking for un-biased people to assist in judging races and assist in administering driving penalties. If you would be interested in helping make our races safer and better please contact me.

Thank you,

Tony Schroeder

305 469-6188   http://www.homesteadkarting.com

01/18/03- It's official! SKUSA has selected Jacksonville's 103rd Street sports complex as the venue for the First round of the Pro Moto/ Pro IC tour. The proposed Orlando temp. circuit event will be considered again next year.

01/18/03-From Ocala GP- It's that time again!!! OGP Race #4 is this weekend and we are expecting a great turnout! The points are close, and the competition should heat up this weekend. As a note, we will be running the chicane and no hairpins this week, which is also the configuration for the next SKUSA race. We look forward to seeing you all this weekend. Gates open at 9:00 on both Sat. and Sun.

1/13/03- Jacksonville's 103rd Street Sports Complex Track will be closed for safety modifications on Saturday January 18, 2003 from 6:00am till approx. 2:00pm.

1/07/03- This weekend will be the first round of the series at Jax. Remember the new start time is 2:00 pm. Also The new weight for HPV lite and Yamaha Lite is 320lbs, This new rule is on the tech updates page of the WKA website.

1/02/03- In an e-mail from OGP, the SKUSA regional race to be held on Jan. 11/12 will have a reduced pit parking fee from $50.00 to $40.00.

12/19/02- Jim Schmidt will be conducting a go kart swap meet at Jacksonville's 103rd Street Sports Complex on the first weekend of each month, both Saturday and Sunday. Clean out the garage,-Swap, Trade, Buy Sell. Jim also is conducting kart driving instruction at rates from $9.95-$99.95 per hour at 103rd Street Sports Complex. Contact Jim at 904.779.2648 for details.

12/12/02- The weekend of 11/30-12/1 the Arsenal truck along with David Libby, Merle Libby, and Mike Kogan, made the trip down to Ocala for practice and racing. The track was configured without the chicane as raced in the Manufacturer's Cup last year, and the long slow esses in the infield made for some compromise setups and some interesting racing. Controlled practice was in effect all weekend and the Ocala track staff kept things moving smoothly and efficiently both on and off the track.

     Racing began at 12pm on race day, as David raced his ICC with a shifter class with 12 entries. After good runs in both heats, David ran into some bad luck early in the feature and had an off-track excursion. Merle and Mike ran with a 16 kart combined 100cc class that included Yamaha lights and heavies, HPV lights and heavies, Yamaha cans, and even a lonely Briggs. Merle finished 1st in class and 8th place overall, and Mike finished 1st in class and 2nd overall after racing from last to 3rd in both heats.

    Wade Alfrone and his Ocala crew made us feel quite at home and ran a great local race event. We're really looking forward to going back for the remaining 3 races in the current season series at Ocala GP in early 2003, and encourage everyone to join us.
Mike Kogan

12/11/02- The new CIK-FIA body work is coming and we have some spy photos.

12/10/02- This years NFKC awards banquet was the best ever. Congrats to the board members for having some of the best awards, over $9000 in plaques, tires, door prizes were given away. By far the Yamaha group took home the the most awards and prizes, congrats! We have some pic's up now in the photo section and will be adding more through the week. Next years banquet is already in the works and will be even better! So make sure you get to every race in 2003.

11/26/02- *STOLEN KARTS*- Please be on the lookout for CMC Racings karts which were recently stolen. They are 3 BRM/HPV packages with blue body work. Two karts are extended porch. Call 904.241.1170 with any info. Kart pic's can be seen here

11/18/02- Coming to Jacksonville this week. The importers of the new 4 stroke 250cc Biland motor will be at Jacksonville 103rd Street Sports Complex and offering demo rides in their Biland powered karts. If you are interested in this new 4 cycle of the future come to the track beginning on Thursday afternoon through Sunday and make sure you come prepaiered to test drive this new powerhouse. North Florida's Arsenal Pro Racing will be your contact for this motor package in the NF area. There will be no single regional director or servicenter for this package as some have thought. Many shops in FL will be offering this package. BTW the motor is much smaller than it looks in the pic., the motor is almost the same size as the current Briggs motors.

11/10/02- Special Thanks goes to Formula 1 Williams BMW Driver Juan Pablo Montoya for coming to our local track in Jacksonville and racing in the 125cc Easykart class. Those who missed this young man drive really lost out. Also, Jacksonville 103rd Street Sports Complex will be closed today, Sunday 11/10/02. We were made aware of this last night.

10/09/02- Jacksonville HPV light drivers are moving up the motor sport ladder. Chris Fowler and David Libby use their karting experience to become successful in the Barber Dodge series. Pic at right is Chris testing the new Barber Dodge Pro car.

09/30/02- Layout for this years WKA Manufacturers Cup Event at Daytona International Raceway is up now, click thumbnail picture for larger view. Times should be in the 43-47 Second range. Approx gears will be 7.80 for FYSr. and 8.20 for Yamaha/HPV Heavy. Entry Form. “With the additions of some rumble strips here and there this track will make for good competitive racing. The track is smooth and has a nice flow to it. This track will require a smooth, consistent, yet aggressive driver due to its layout. I feel that this track will be one that karters will enjoy to race on and will have no problems coming back to year after year.” - Chris Stage, Multi-Time WKA National Sprint Champion