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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:39 |
 The inaugural Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge took place at the Greg Moore Raceway in Chilliwack, British Columbia this past weekend. A combination of Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA categories, this ‘super regional’ welcomed a large contingent north of the border at the historic circuit east of the greater Vancouver area. The three day event set the stage for the four weekend championship series, awarding tickets to the Rotax Grand Finals held this year in the United States for the first time and guaranteed grid positions at the SKUSA SuperNationals XVIII in Las Vegas.
The largest class of the weekend was the HoleShot Drive Systems Rotax Senior division with 21 karts entered. 2011 United States Rotax Grand Nationals champ Stepanova Nekeel began the weekend earning the series first pole position, laying down a 51.920-second lap, a full two tenths quicker than Derek Wang. He continued at the front in the 14-lap Prefinal, holding off former Team Canada member Chris Glover by inches at the line. With the pole position, Nekeel was able to slip away as they fought for the second position. After 20 laps, Nekeel held a three-second advantage to claim victory, but missed out on the fast lap bonus as that went to Andrew Zimmer. The fight for second went to Glover, as he fought off Wang for the position. Kyle Byers was fourth with Emily Maddison in fifth. Day two began with Zimmer at the top of the time sheets as he edged out Nekeel by 87 thousandths for the top time in qualifying. Nekeel got the jump at the start of the Prefinal to lead all laps for the win. Zimmer dropped to third as Glover moved into second with Jake Craig in fourth. Nekeel continued leading into the main event, but was chased down by Craig. They began exchanging the lead numerous times, all the way up to the checkered flag. At the line, Craig held the position and scored the victory as Nekeel had to settle for second. Glover reached the podium a second time, placing third over Zimmer with Byers in fifth.
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Sunday, 19 May 2013 10:49 |
 Riding on the momentum of the opening rounds of the Rocky Mountain Pro Kart Challenge (RMPKC), the series is proud to welcome a new partnership for the 2013 season. American Medical Response (AMR) has pledged its support for the Denver-area events of the series and for the upcoming round three – set for the IMI Motorsports Complex on May 24-25. The first 50 drivers to pre-register earn one free entry fee. Also named presenting sponsor for the two events, AMR will be providing complimentary EMT services with support vehicles for the IMI event along with the series finale at The Track at Centennial.
“AMR’s services and response teams are second to none in the Denver area, and I am ecstatic to have them as part of my team at these events,” commented Rocky Mountain PKC series director Stan Bryniarski. “Keeping our drivers safe is priority #1, and having AMR trackside is a huge step in the direction of overall safety. For the AMR team to step up and want to be part of what we do is great. I can’t thank them enough.”
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 08:07 |
 A new era is set to begin for the sport of karting in the Pacific Northwest region of the North America, as the Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge will host its inaugural event at the Greg Moore Raceway in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The May 17-19 event will welcome a number of top racers and teams, ready to compete in the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA categories that will be offered in the four weekend series. Pre-registration completed last week, and a tremendous entry list will travel to the Vancouver area from all across the continent.
The Greg Moore Raceway is among the historic facilities in North America. A number of Canadian and United States national championships have been contested at the home of the West Coast Kart Club. Formerly known as CART BC, the 1.2km (3/4-mile) circuit is among the most challenging tracks in the sport and is sure to provide a great venue for the Rotax Max Challenge and Superkarts! USA competitors. The Rotax Can-Am ProKart Challenge will feature eight rounds of racing over the course of four weekends, with the point championship counting the best six races. This will allow drivers and teams who can not make all four weekends a chance at contesting the title chases without a penalty, all while gaining ‘punches’ toward the Rotax Grand Nationals for United States drivers or earning a guaranteed starting position on SuperSunday at the SuperNationals in Las Vegas for SKUSA competitors.
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Monday, 13 May 2013 21:03 |
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The Track at Centennial has supported and been an integral part of “Keeping Kids on Track,” a charity event that is hosted by the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders. Due to a scheduling conflict with this event, the Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge has elected to move their race dates for Rounds 6 & 7 from August 16-18 to one week later, August 23-25. “The RMPKC understands the importance of this event. We fully support such activities and hope that our customers can find an hour or two to stop in and support this worthwhile charity function,” commented series director Stan Bryniarski. “We also sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this change in scheduling has caused. Hope to see you all at the track!” |
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Monday, 13 May 2013 14:17 |
50 FREE ENTRIES for Round Three at IMI
The Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge is happy to announce that a brand new sponsorship/partnership is allowing RMPKC to extend a FREE race entry to the first 50 racers who pre-register to race for Round 3 of the RMPKC at IMI Motorsports Complex on May 24 & 25! To take advantage of the FREE entry, racers must register to race through the RMPKC On-line store by the pre-entry deadline of Monday, May 20th by midnight CST.
NOTE: One FREE entry is allowed per racer (SKUSA or Rotax class). Discount applies to the primary entry fee only. For those racers who choose to purchase the Friday practice day, race tires, pit passes, rental transponder or wish to race a second class, you may do so by selecting the items while youregister online for your FREE entry.
Register now, as this benefit is only extended to the first 50 entries that pre-register by Monday, May 20th at midnight CST. Any racer who has registered prior to this announcement will be credited back their entry fee and counted in as one of the first 50 pre-entries.
American Medical Response Sponsors IMI and Centennial Events
American Medical Response (AMR) has partnered up with the Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge to provide complimentary EMT services – with support vehicles – for both the IMI and Centennial races on this year’s event calendar. “AMR’s services and response teams are second to none in the Denver area, and I am ecstatic to have them as part of my team at these events,” commented series director Stan Bryniarski. “Keeping our drivers safe is priority #1, and having AMR trackside is a huge step in the direction of overall safety. For the AMR team to step up and want to be part of what we do is great! Thank you, AMR.”
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