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California ProKart Challenge

Round 5 - August 17-18, 2012 – Santa Maria

RACE ENTRY

Notice: All customers using this website and the new PKC/SKUSA online store for the first time this year must create a NEW account/login. Last year’s login and password will not work.

Race pre-entries may be submitted at a new “packaged-price” discount through the ProKart Challenge ONLINE store. Our web-challenged friends may use our DOWNLOADABLE entry form.  If you have any questions, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call 951-491-0808 for assistance.  NOTE: If this is your first transaction through the online store, you have the option of clicking on the “Create New Account” link when prompted and complete the forms presented.  Then, for subsequent transactions, just enter the login ID and password you created to retrieve your stored entry profile.  SPECIAL NOTE: Login ID and password cannot contain blank spaces.

Pre-Entry – Enter Before the Cut-Off and Save!
The definition of a “PRE-ENTRY” is an entry received, with payment, at the ProKart Challenge office before midnight on the Wednesday prior to the event, and will qualify for the pre-entry pricing.  Entries after this cut-off will have to be submitted at the event (starting Friday morning) at walk-up pricing.  See pricing below.  All race pre-entries will be confirmed via email within 1 business day of receipt at the PKC/SKUSA home office.  If you do not receive an email confirmation within 24 hours, please call 951-491-0808 to confirm that your entry has been received and is in process.

Pre-Entry closes at Midnight on Wed, August 15th.  Anyone wanting to register for the race or Friday's practice after that time will have to sign-up at the track on Friday starting at 7:00am or Saturday starting at 6:30am. 

Capped Entries - Enter Early - Don’t Miss Out!
All classes will have a maximum amount of 40 entries per race.  Entries received after a particular class is filled will be placed on a waiting list and held pending cancellation openings.  Entrants will be notified directly of any change in status or availability and offered entry on a first paid, first served basis

Entry Fees
(NOTE: see Online store for new $295 pricing for entry+tires combo.) 

ALL CLASSES (active SKUSA membership required for race days):
  • $60 Practice Day
  • $115 Pre-Entry Race Fees for 1st Class - $75 for 2nd Class
  • $150 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees for 1st Class - $75 for 2nd Class
  • Pit Passes (crew and spectators) - $15 (1 day), $20 (2 days)
  • $20 Transponder Rental ( If you don't have your own )
  • $212+tax per set MG-SK practice or race tires (for all classes except TaG Cadet). These tires may be re-used from event to event. TaG Cadet practice or race tires (MG-HZ) are $203+tax. All tires can be picked up at the track or shipped ahead of time for $10 Shipping and Handling (within CA) or $15 (outside CA).
    Note: Race Tires MUST have the special PKC stamp to pass tech.
  • $65.50+tax for a 5gal can of VP MS98 (Rotax racers in TaG Senior and Master can bring and use their own MS93)
  • $18+tax for 1L Oil Motul 2T Grand Prix
  • Special COMBO price of $77+tax for 1 MS98 fuel + 1 L Motul Oil
  • $75 SKUSA Annual Membership (must be current member)
  • $30 Reserved Pit Space
  • $50 Overnight Camping

Driver Age
If the driver is less than 18 years old, you must fax a copy of his/her birth certificate to (951) 491-0809 with the first entry of the season.  Be sure to check the Classes section of this site or sections 15.3 and 20.1.2 of the 2010-2011 SKUSA Rulebook for minimum age requirements of each class.


VENUE INFORMATION

Santa Maria Kart Track
Santa Maria, CA 93456
Located on the Santa Maria Airport Property
www.smka.org

NEW Track Access Map (Click for Larger)


At Santa Maria, airboxes are required for all Spec Honda classes, according to track rules.  You can use up to three (3) 29mm +/- 1mm tubes.

Map And Directions ( Google Maps )
You can also go HERE for a different map.

From the North:
Exit 101 South at Santa Maria Way.
Turn West (Right) onto Santa Maria Way.
Turn South (Left) onto Bradley Rd (1st Stop Light).
Immediately Turn West (Right) onto Lakeview Rd (1st Stop Light).
Turn South (Left) onto 135/Broadway (1st Stop Light).
Turn West (Right) onto Foster Rd. (1st Stop Light).
Turn North (Right) at the end of Foster onto Blosser Rd.
The Track Gate is located on the Left at the end of Blosser Rd.
Proceed West down Frontage Road Approx. 1/4 Mile to Track located on the Right.

From the South:
Exit 101 North at Clark Ave.
Turn West (Left) onto Clark Ave.
Turn North (Right) onto 135/Broadway (5th Stop Light on Clark Ave.)
Turn West (Left) onto Foster (1st Stop Light on 135)
Turn North (Right) at the end of Foster onto Blosser Rd.
The Track Gate is located on the Left at the end of Blosser Rd.
Proceed West down Frontage Road Approx. 1/4 Mile to Track located on the Right.

NOTE:  Motorized vehicles -- scooters, mini-bikes, golf karts, etc -- are NOT allowed at any time during this event (other than PKC staff vehicles). Bicycles and skateboards will be allowed, but only through the pit areas -- NOT on restricted airport property. Pets will be allowed, but must be kept inside trailers & RVs or on a leash in the pit area only. Pets are not allowed on restricted airport property and access roads.

Overnight Parking and Camping
The overnight camping fee is $50.

NOTE: Pit Access Gates will be open (Emergency contact:  Patti K: 714-356-0805.)
  • Thurs Noon to 10pm
  • Fri 7:00am-10pm
  • Sat 6:30am-10pm
  • Sunday (final move-out): 7:00am-9:00am (another event is moving in)
Reserved and Unreserved Pit Spaces
An unreserved pit space is included at no charge with your race entry.  However, the location of unreserved spaces is determined on a first arrive, first serve basis with no ability to choose a location or pit neighbor.  As a result, you could arrive at “dark-30″ on Friday morning and still be a football field from the pre-grid or worse yet, you can’t get to the event until Saturday.  Therefore, we have provided the ability to pre-reserve a pit space(s).  In this manner, you choose the space you want now and that space will be available whenever you arrive.  There is labor required to administrate pit space reservations, so a cost is involved.  However, you will hopefully view the nominal $30/space charge as well worth it.
 
Reservation Instructions
Team Managers with block requests or those that need an irregular sized pit space, should call (951) 491-0808.
Reserve your Pit Space now in the Online Store.

Spectator Tickets
1 and 2 day spectator passes are available through the online store and at the track throughout each event. These passes include pit access, thus enriching the spectator experience through up close contact with the drivers and crew. Prices are $15 for a 1-day pass and $20 for a 2-day pass. Kids 5 and under are FREE, but everyone must sign an insurance waiver.

Course Map For This Event


TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, August 17th

7:00am Gates Open and Registration
7:30am-3:00pm Tire and Fuel Desks Open
9:00am-5:00pm Open Practice
Note: When warranted, PKC will split the Friday practice sessions into TaG, Shifter and Junior/Cadet groupings.


Saturday, August 18th

6:30am -- Gates Open and Registration
7:00am –12:00 noon -- Tire and Fuel Desks Open

Practice -- 7 minute sessions (Transponders Mandatory)
7:30am TaG Junior
7:40am S1 & S2
7:50am TaG Master
8:00am S4
8:10am S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
8:20am TaG Senior
8:30am TaG Cadet

8:40am TaG Junior
8:50am S1 & S2
9:00am TaG Master
9:10am S4
9:20am S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
9:30am TaG Senior
9:40am TaG Cadet

9:55am -- Drivers’ Meeting

Qualify -- 7 minute sessions
10:15am TaG Junior
10:25am S1 & S2
10:35am TaG Master
10:45am S4
10:55am S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
11:05am TaG Senior
11:15am TaG Cadet

Heat1 -- 10 Laps
11:30am TaG Junior
11:45am S1 & S2
12:00pm TaG Master
12:15pm S4
12:30pm S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
12:45pm TaG Senior
1:00pm TaG Cadet

Heat2 -- 10 Laps
1:15pm TaG Junior
1:30pm S1 & S2
1:45pm TaG Master
2:00pm S4
2:15pm S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
2:30pm TaG Senior
2:45pm TaG Cadet

Main -- 20 Laps
3:00pm TaG Junior
3:20pm S1 & S2
3:40pm TaG Master
4:00pm S4
4:20pm S3 & S5 & S4 Magnum
4:40pm TaG Senior
5:00pm TaG Cadet (15 laps)

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Tech Inspection
 


HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

 


Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
3455 Skyway Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Ph: 805-928-8000
www.radisson.com/santamariaca



For those competitors and guests wanting to stay at the luxurious and track-close Radisson Hotel Santa Maria for Round 5 of the CA PKC series on the weekend of August 17-18, simply call 1-800-333-3333 and use group name ProKart Challenge or go to www.radisson.com/santamariaca and use group code PKC12 to take advantage of our special group rate of $109/night for a single or double room (normally $120+). This rate will expire on August 1st, and could possibly SELL OUT before then, so book your rooms now, and call us with questions 951-491-0808. NOTE: Although we will have limited gate access hours each night (TBD) for those wanting to camp on site, it will now be allowed.


Now that we are past the deadline to take advantage of the special rates at the Radisson (they are SOLD OUT on Friday night), here is a 2nd hotel option for our event!

 

The Historic Santa Maria Inn

801 S. Broadway Dr.
Santa Maria CA
805-928-7777
Contact: Sara San Juan, Director of Sales
www.santamariainn.com

If Sara still has rooms available for the nights of your desired stay, she will honor the special PRO KART CHALLENGE rate of $109+tax. Be sure to mention that the Karen at the Radisson sent you to her!

Overnight Parking and Camping on Track
Overnight camping and trailer parking WILL BE AVAILABLE at the track starting Thursday 8/16 through Sun 8/19.  The overnight camping fee is $50, and can be paid with your entry or at the track.  Click here to pre-pay for overnight camping (by this Wednesday, August 15), or plan to pay upon check-in at the track.
 

 


POLICIES

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please read our Terms and Conditions page.


Pit Space Rules

  • Space reservations are on a first paid, first served basis
  • Unreserved spaces are on a first arrive, first served basis
  • All equipment must fit within your designated pit space. This includes: trailer; tents, karts, generators, pit carts, etc.
  • All vehicles (tow and otherwise) must be stored/parked in the participant parking area North of the pit area.
  • If you are camping on-site overnight, you will need to pay a $50 camping fee, either thru the online shopping kart, or at the track upon arrival
  • Pit space move-in starts on the Thursday afternoon prior to an event.
  • PLAN YOUR SPACE CAREFULLY — You are able to reserve a specific location(s) based on current availability.  If your space requirements subsequently change, you will be moved to the first available area that meets the new specification - which may not be anywhere near the original location. Pit space reservation priority is based on the receipt date of the location request AND payment (no payment, no reservation).
PKC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PIT SPACE PLANNING.