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California ProKart Challenge

Round 4 - May 14-15, 2010 - Streets of Willow

Race Entry

Pre-entries may be submitted through the ProKart Online Store. For our web-challenged friends, use this printable/faxable 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 by 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, May 12th.  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
ALL CLASSES (active SKUSA membership required for race days):

  • $75 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
  • $20 Transponder Rental ( If you don't have your own )
  • $212+tax per set Practice or Race Tires (may be reused from previous event). Tires can be picked up at the track or shipped ahead of time for $10 (Shipping & Handling - Flat Fee within continental US).
    Note: Race Tires MUST have the special PKC stamp to pass tech.
  • $58+tax  for 5gal can of VP MS98
  • $65+tax  for 5gal can of VP C12
  • $15+tax for 1L Motul 2T Grand Prix
  • $15 (1-day), $20 (2-day) Pit Pass (crew and spectators)
  • $75 SKUSA Annual Membership (must be current member)
  • NOTE: THERE IS NO CHARGE THIS EVENT for Pit Spots or Overnight Camping
  • No reserved pit spots – all spaces are first come, first served
Pit Passes
Everyone attending this event will have to pay the Willow Springs $10 gate fee upon arrival. In addition, any crew/mechanics who want access to the hot pit lane have to purchase PKC pit passes for this event: $15 for 1 day, $20 for 2 days.  Spectators do not need PKC pit passes as long as they remain outside of the hot pit lane.


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 2008-2010 SKUSA Rulebook for minimum age requirements of each class.

Venue Information

Willow Springs
3500 75th Street West
Rosamond, CA 93560
www.willowspringsraceway.com

Map And Directions ( Google Maps )
From Los Angeles:  I-5 North to Highway 14 North - past Palmdale and Lancaster, CA to Rosamond, CA. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, and go West approx. 6 miles on Rosamond Blvd. to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West.

From Riverside / San Bernadino County Areas: Go North on I-15 or I-215 to the Highway 138 (Wrightwood) exit - go West on 138 to Palmdale, CA. From Palmdale take the Highway 14 North to Rosamond, CA. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, and go West approx. 6 miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West.

From Santa Barbara / Ventura Area:  South on 101, East on 126, North on 5, East on 138, make a left turn on 90th Street West (go North), then right turn on Rosamond Blvd (first stop sign), go East approx. 1.5 mile to main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West.

From Las Vegas: South on I-15, to Highway 58 West, to Highway 14 South (at Mojave). Go approx. 15 miles South on 14 to Rosamond Blvd. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, and go West approx. 6 miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 3500 75th Street West.

From Northern California: South on I-5, to Highway 58 East, to Highway 14 South (at Mojave). Go approx. 15 miles South on 14 to Rosamond Blvd. Take the Rosamond Blvd. exit in Rosamond, and go West approx. 6 miles to the WSIR main track entrance at 75th Street West. OR, you can go over "The Grapevine" on I-5 to Highway 138, then go East to 90th Street West, turn north and go to Rosamond Blvd. Go right on Rosamond Blvd. and travel east approx. 1.5 miles to the track entrance at 3500 75th Street West off of Rosamond Blvd.)
 

Overnight Parking and Camping
Trailer parking and overnight camping will be available at no cost, starting Thursday night, and it will all be first come-first serve.

Streets of Willow gate hours will be: Thursday 7am-9pm, Friday and Saturday 6:30am-10pm, and Sunday 6:30am-noon. Overnight campers must be inside the gates by closing time each night or risk being locked out.

Reserved and Unreserved Pit Spaces
We will not be running managed or reserved Pit-Spaces at this event.
 
Spectator Tickets
Normally, 1 and 2 day spectator passes are required -- and are available through the online store and at the track throughout each event. 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.

HOWEVER: Willow Springs charges all attendees a $10 gate fee at the front entrance. Spectators will NOT have to purchase a separate pit pass from PKC at this event, as the gate fee covers their insurance wristband. Only mechanics and crew members that want access to the HOT PIT area of the track need to purchase PKC pit passes, in addition to paying the Willow Springs gate fee.

Track Map
Configuration to be run in the CCW (down the hill) direction.

Event Schedule (Tentative)

Friday, May 14th

7:00am Gates Open and Registration
7:30am-3:00pm Tire and Fuel Desks Open
9:00am-5:00pm  Open Practice – 1st 15 minutes of each hour will be for the Cadet classes (Gatorz)
5:30pm Complimentary BBQ Dinner     

Saturday, May 15th

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

Practice -- 15 minute sessions
7:30am  MiniMax, MicroMax
7:50am  Rotax Jr, TaG Jr, TaG Master, Rotax Masters
8:10am  S3, S4, S4 Magnum, S5, DD-2
8:30am  S1, S2, G1
8:50am  TaG Sr, Rotax Sr
   
9:10am -- Drivers’ Meeting

Qualify -- 10 minute sessions
9:30am  MiniMax, MicroMax
9:45am  Rotax Jr, TaG Jr, TaG Master, Rotax Masters
10:00am  S3, S4, S4 Magnum, S5, DD-2
10:15am S1, S2, G1
10:30am TaG Sr, Rotax Sr

Heat1 -- 10 Laps
10:50am  MiniMax, MicroMax
11:10am  Rotax Jr, TaG Jr, TaG Master, Rotax Masters
11:30am  S3, S4, S4 Magnum, S5, DD-2
11: 50am S1, S2, G1
12:10pm TaG Sr, Rotax Sr

12:30pm – Lunch Break

Heat2 -- 10 Laps
12:50pm  MiniMax, MicroMax
1:10pm  Rotax Jr, TaG Jr, TaG Master, Rotax Masters
1:30pm  S3, S4, S4 Magnum, S5, DD-2
1: 50pm S1, S2, G1
2:10pm TaG Sr, Rotax Sr

Main -- 16 Laps
2:30pm  MiniMax, MicroMax
2:50pm  Rotax Jr, TaG Jr, TaG Master, Rotax Masters
3:20pm  S3, S4, S4 Magnum, S5, DD-2
3: 50pm S1, S2, G1
4:20pm TaG Sr, Rotax Sr

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Final Tech Inspection


Hotel & Accommodations

ProKart Challenge has made special arrangements at the following hotels/motels for this event:

Devonshire Inn
2076 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
661-256-3454 ph
661-256-9205 fax
 
This motel is affordable, offers a continental breakfast and trailer parking, free WI-FI, a fridge and microwave in each room, and is just 8 minutes (6 miles) from the track. Mention that you are “with ProKart Challenge – running at Willow Springs” when you call for a reservation and get the discounted rate of $63.50+ tax for 1 queen bed or $77+tax for 2 queens. They will also allow your pets to stay in your room for $10/night/pet.

Inn of Lancaster
44131 Sierra Hwy
Lancaster, CA 93534
661-945-8771 phone
800-406-0466 toll free
www.innoflancaster.com
 
If you are looking for a more full-service hotel with amenities, check out the Inn of Lancaster. It's 20 miles from the track, and serves many Willow Springs racers. Call and ask for the "ProKart Challenge" rate -- good for both of our events at Willow this year: $78+tax for 1 queen bed, $88+tax for 2 queen beds, or $98+tax for a suite. These rates are more than $20 off their regular rate. They offer full continental breakfast and an on site exercise room, in addition to the usual in-room amenities (coffee, micro, fridge).

Policies

Cancellation and Refund Policies
  • Event Fees - PKC will provide a full refund (less a 8% processing fee)  of paid event fees (entry, practice, pit passes, transponder rental, pit space reservation) for cancellations received on or before the applicable event day.  Rollovers allowed if used on the very next event only.
  • Undelivered Product - PKC will provide a full refund (less a 8% processing fee) of the purchase price of undelivered hard goods (race or practice tires, race or practice fuel)for cancelled orders received on or before the applicable event day.  Rollovers allowed if used on the very next event only.
  • Delivered Product - PKC will provide a full refund, less shipping (if applicable) and a 10% restocking fee, for delivered hard goods (practice tires) received back by PKC (in NEW condition) that are returned within a week of the cancelled event date. The customer is responsible for return shipping or delivery charges.
  • No Refunds Available - on SKUSA membership fees.

PKC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PIT SPACE PLANNING.