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Rounds 4&5 - July 5-7, 2013 - Grand Junction Motor Speedway

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Rounds 4&5 - July 5-7, 2013 - Grand Junction Motor Speedway Venue Information Event Schedule Hotel & Accommodations Policies All Pages

RACE ENTRY

Race pre-entries may be submitted at a “Pre-Entry price” discount through the Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge ONLINE store. Our web-challenged friends may use our DOWNLOAD 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 219-841-1367 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. 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 Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge office by midnight on the Monday 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 Thursday afternoon) at walk-up pricing. See pricing below. All race pre-entries will be confirmed via email within 1-2 business days of receipt at the RMPKC/SKUSA home office. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 48 hours, please call 219-841-1367 to confirm that your entry has been received and is in process.
 
Pre-Entry closes at Midnight on Monday, JULY 1st. Anyone wanting to register for this event after that time will have to sign-up at the track on Thursday, JULY 4th, 3:00pm-8:00pm or Friday, JULY 5, starting at 7:00am. 

 

Entry Fees

ALL entry fees include both Saturday & Sunday’s Race Fees and the driver’s pit pass.
  • $50 Friday Practice (Includes driver’s pit pass)
  • $170 Pre-Entry Race Fees for 1st Class - $120 for 2nd Class
  • $200 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees for 1st Class - $150 for 2nd Class

Additional Item Pricing

  • SKUSA Annual Membership: $75 SKUSA Membership is required for all classes except Rotax
  • Rotax Membership: Drivers competing in the Rotax points series need a US RMax license. New members can apply online at www.gorotax.com
  • Transponder Rental: $20 (If you don't have your own)
  • Race Tires: $212+tax for 1 set of MG-SK stamped race tires (for all classes except TaG Cadet and Rotax). For TaG Cadet, the cost is $203+tax for 1 set of MG-HZ stamped race tires. Note: These competition tires MUST be stamped and purchased from the RMPKC director. These tires may be re-used from event to event. The spec rain tire for RMPKC is the MG -WT. Rain Tires MG-WT WILL NOT be available at the track. You MUST order them from the SKUSA website (with sufficient time for shipping via UPS to your location) or purchase them from a dealer prior to the event. 
  • Practice Tires: MG-SK tires are $212/set; TaG Cadet, MG-HZ tires are $203/set. Practice tires can be purchased at the Grand Junction Pro shop at the track. RMPKC urges you to patronize the host facility by purchasing practice tires at the event. RMPKC will not sell any practice tires for the event
  • MOJO Race and Practice Tires: All MOJO (Rotax points series) tires can be purchased at the GJMS pro shop, thru Billet Performance or you can provide your own.
  • Spec Fuel & Oil: VP MS98 & Motul 2T Grand Prix oil (SKUSA classes) or VP MS93 & XPS oil (Rotax classes) -- will be available and can be purchased at the track.
  • Pit Passes: $10 (1-day), $15 (2-day), $20 (3-day)
  • Reserved and Unreserved Pit Spaces (Regional event) Pit Spots: $30 per space. Reserve through GJMS. Contact them at 970-256-0107 or Contact Grand Junction
  • Pit space move-in may start on Thursday afternoon 3pm-9pm
  • RMPKC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PIT SPACE PLANNING. XXXXXX (EXCEPTION, Regional Sponsor Reserved Pit Spaces, contact Stan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
  • Overnight Trailer Parking and Camping: Overnight camping is allowed Contact GJMS at 970-256-0107 to reserve overnight camping and trailer parking. Camping is free for the regional event provided you have purchased a pit space
Driver Age
If the driver is less than 18 years old, you must fax a copy of his/her birth certificate to (219) 762-7746 or a scanned copy to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   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 SKUSA Rulebook for minimum age requirements of each class.


VENUE INFORMATION

Grand Junction
Motor Speedway
3002 N. I-70 Frontage Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
970-256-0107
www.gjmotorspeedway.com

  

Directions 

Google Maps

Driving Directions from the Airport
Although the track is pretty close to the Airport, most navigations systems will take you about 7 miles off track. Please use the following directions.
  • Airport roundabout take Horizon Dr. headed south.
  • Left on G Road (turns into 27 1/2 Rd).
  • Left on Patterson at light (turns into F Rd).
  • Left on 29 Rd at light.
  • The road splits but stay left on 29 Rd (do not turn on G Rd) go over canal then continue over interstate.
  • Stay to the right on the paved road and the track will be a about mile down on the left.

Course Map For This Event

NOTE: This double event weekend will utilize the same configuration as the 2013 SummerNationals on July 19-21. (Clockwise) The .9 mile, 32' wide asphalt sprint track offers fast straights, technical corners, and hairpin turns, ideal for intense racing or a day battling with friends or competitors
                      

 


TENTATIVE OVERVIEW SCHEDULE – ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROKART CHALLENGE ROUNDS 4&5

Unofficial Practice

The facility will be open for practice prior to Friday the 5th. Interested racers should contact GJMS at 970-256-0107 or Grand Junction for details.

Thursday, July 4

3:00pm Begin Move-in
3:00pm-8:00pm Registration/Check-in at the Track
3:00pm-8:00pm Fuel/Tire Desks Open for Pickup
9:00pm Pit Move-in Cutoff 

Friday, July 5

6:30am Gates & Pits Open. Move-in resumes
7:00am Registration, Tire & Fuel Desks Open
8:00am-5:00pm Practice (practice will be divided into Cadets and Juniors, Senior TaG and Shifters until numbers dictate class separation)
5:15pm Public rentals available

Saturday, July 6 

6:30am Gates, Pits & Registration Open
7:30am-6:00pm Round 4 Race Day – detailed schedule below
Concession Kart Rentals available after the day’s events

Sunday, July 7

6:30am Gates, Pits & Registration Open
7:30am-6:00pm Round 5 Race Day – detailed schedule below

Saturday and Sunday Podiums follow final tech inspection of the day
Move-out begins after final podium presentation

TENTATIVE RACE SCHEDULE

Saturday July 6 – Round 4

6:30am Gates, Pits & Registration Open
7:00am - Noon Tire & Fuel Desks Open 

Practice – 5 minute session 1 
7:30am TaG / Rotax Junior
7:37am TaG Cadet
7:44am TaG / Rotax Senior
7:51am TaG Masters
7:58am Micro & Mini Max 
8:05am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s 
8:12am S1, S2

Practice –5 minute session 2 (transponders mandatory)
8:19am TaG / Rotax Junior
8:26am TaG Cadet
8:33am TaG / Rotax Senior
8:40am TaG Masters
8:47am Micro & Mini Max
8:54am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
9:01am S1, S2

9:20am Drivers Meeting

Qualify - 7 minute sessions
9:50am TaG / Rotax Junior
10:00am TaG Cadet
10:10am TaG / Rotax Senior
10:20am TaG Masters
10:30am Micro & Mini Max
10:40am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
10:50am S1, S2

Heat 1 - 10 Laps
11:10am TaG / Rotax Junior
11:25am TaG Cadet (8-Laps)
11:40am TaG / Rotax Senior
11:55am TaG Masters
12:10pm Micro & Mini Max (8-Laps)
12:25pm S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
12:40pm S1, S2

Lunch Break

Heat 2 - 10 Laps
1:20pm TaG / Rotax Junior
1:35pm TaG Cadet (8-Laps)
1:50pm TaG / Rotax Senior
2:05pm TaG Masters
2:20pm Micro & Mini Max (8-Laps)
2:35pm S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
2:50pm S1, S2

Main - 20 Laps
3:05pm TaG / Rotax Junior
3:30pm TaG Cadet (15-Laps)
3:55pm TaG / Rotax Senior
4:20pm TaG Masters
4:45pm Micro & Mini Max (15-Laps)
5:05pm S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
5:30pm S1, S2

Sunday July 7 – Round 5

6:30am Gates, Pits & Registration Open
7:00am - Noon Tire & Fuel Desks Open

Practice – 5 minute session 1
7:30am TaG / Rotax Junior
7:37am TaG Cadet
7:44am TaG / Rotax Senior
7:51am TaG Masters
7:58am Micro & Mini Max
8:05am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
8:12am S1, S2

Practice –5-minute session 2 (transponders mandatory)
8:19am TaG / Rotax Junior
8:26am TaG Cadet
8:33am TaG / Rotax Senior
8:40am TaG Masters
8:47am Micro & Mini Max
8:54am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
9:01am S1, S2

Qualify - 7 minute sessions
9:20am TaG / Rotax Junior
9:30am TaG Cadet
9:40am TaG / Rotax Senior
9:50am TaG Masters
10:00am Micro & Mini Max
10:10am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
10:20am S1, S2

Heat 1 - 10 Laps
10:40am TaG / Rotax Junior
10:55am TaG Cadet (8-Laps)
11:10am TaG / Rotax Senior
11:25am TaG Masters
11:40am Micro & Mini Max (8-Laps)
11:55am S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
12:10pm S1, S2

Lunch Break

Heat 2 - 10 Laps
1:00pm TaG / Rotax Junior
1:15pm TaG Cadet (8-Laps)
1:30pm TaG / Rotax Senior
1:45pm TaG Masters
2:00pm Micro & Mini Max (8-Laps)
2:15pm S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
2:30pm S1, S2

10-Minute Break

Main - 20 Laps
3:00pm TaG / Rotax Junior
3:25pm TaG Cadet (15-Laps)
3:50pm TaG / Rotax Senior
4:15pm TaG Masters
4:40pm Micro & Mini Max (15-Laps)
5:05pm S3,S4,S5 & DD2s
5:30pm S1, S2

NOTE: Saturday & Sunday awards presentation and raffle will take place immediately after final tech inspection. 


HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Junction has been selected as the Host Hotel for the 2013 Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge and the SuperKarts! USA Pro Tour SummerNationals.



DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Grand Junction
743 Horizon Dr
Grand Junction, Colorado
USA 81506-3906
Tel: +1-970-241-8888
Fax: +1-970-242-7266 
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Reserve now for the special rate of just $89/night! This rate applies to any of our event nights from Thursday, July 4 thru Sunday, July 7.


Reservation Instructions

To reserve your room, call the number above and mention “Rocky Mountain ProKart Challenge” or CLICK HERE to reserve on line Don’t delay! There are only 40 rooms in this SKUSA room block, and the special rate is set to expire on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 – unless our room block sells out earlier! The normal rate is $139/night.
 

About the DoubleTree

The Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction in the heart of Grand Valley and Colorado Wine Country overlooks the lush valley and famous bluffs of the Grand Mesa Plateau. This beautiful, full service hotel is conveniently located off I-70, providing quick access to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), and located nearby Bookcliff Country Club, The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa, local Colorado wineries, and The Colorado National Monument. For your convenience, the Doubletree provides transportation within a 5-mile radius and bus parking.

This warm, contemporary hotel offers all the necessities for fun-filled family vacations or productive business trips. Spacious guestrooms, suites, and executive accommodations have two-line speaker phones with voice mail and data ports, and wireless high-speed Internet access for an additional cost. The extensive recreational amenities include a children's playground, lighted tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, seasonal outdoor pool and whirlpool, and fully-equipped Fitness Center.

A complimentary Business Center provides business support services to keep you in touch while on the road. Dine at their full service, Bistro 743, serving regional favorites and international selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Enjoy a wide selection of Colorado wines and micro-brews in the inviting Lounge 743.

The friendly hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you with their special, signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in.

POLICIES

ADMISSION
  • All persons entering Grand Junction Motor Speedway pit area are required to purchase a pit pass.
Vehicles
  • Operators of motor vehicles must abide by all posted speed limits and traffic signs and drive or ride in a safe manner.
  • Paddock speed is 15 mph. 
  • Unlicensed drivers may not operate motor vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, golf carts, ATVs, scooters, and motorcycles, on the Paddock.  All motor vehicle operators must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Minors
  • All minors must be under direct adult supervision at all times.
Pets
  • All pets must be kept on a leash or in a confined space at all times.
  • The pet owner must dispose of all pet waste properly.
  • Pets are prohibited from entering any building on the property.