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California ProKart Challenge

Rounds 1 & 2 - April 19-21, 2013 – 1-55 Raceway

RACE ENTRY

Race pre-entries may be submitted at a “Pre-Entry price” discount through the Midwest 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.  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 Midwest ProKart Challenge office before 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 Friday morning) at walk-up pricing. See pricing below. All race pre-entries will be confirmed via email within 1 to 2 business days of receipt at the MWPKC/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, April 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 8:00am or Saturday starting at 6:30am. 

 
Entry Fees
(NOTE: See the Online store for new simple pre-race registration, pit passes and tire purchases.) 
 
ALL SKUSA Sanctioned CLASSES require the driver to be an active SKUSA Member in good standings. (Active SKUSA membership required for race days).  SKUSA Membership is NOT required for Open Shifter and Local Option (Should an LO class exist)

  • $40 Friday Practice (Includes driver’s pit pass)
  • $170 Pre-Entry Race Fees for 1st Class - $120 for 2nd Class
  • $120 Pre-Entry Race Fees for Local Option (Should an LO class exist)
  • $200 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees for 1st Class - $150 for 2nd Class
  • $150 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees for Local Option (Should an LO class exist)
  • $20 Transponder Rental (If you don't have your own)
  • $212+tax per set MG-SK WHITE practice or stamped race tires (for all classes including Open Shifter but excluding TaG Cadet). NOTE: Competition tires MUST be stamped and purchased from the MWPKC director. These tires may be re-used from event to event.
  • $203+tax per set MG-HZ RED practice or stamped race tires for TaG Cadet. Competition tires MUST be stamped and purchased from the MWPKC director. These tires may be re-used from event to event.
  • All tires above can be picked up at the track (N/C for delivery) or shipped ahead of time for $10 Shipping and Handling (within IN) or $15 (outside IN). Note: Race Tires MUST have the special PKC stamp to pass tech.
  • Spec Rain Tires WILL NOT be available at the track. You MUST order them from the SKUSA website or purchase them from a dealer prior to the event. The spec rain tire for MWPKC is the MG -WT and MUST be new at qualifying should the weather dictate.
  • Spectator Pit Passes: $10 -1 day, $15 for 2 days, $20 for 3 days.
  • Fuel and oil for practice and official event days can be purchased at the track directly from Crockett Motorsports at very competitive prices. To order ahead, Contact Derek Crockett at 618-781-0536 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • $75 SKUSA Annual Membership (must be current member to race in SKUSA sanctioned classes. Open Shifter and Local Option classes excluded.)

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 e-mail 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 2013 SKUSA Rulebook for minimum age requirements of each class.



VENUE INFORMATION

Federated Auto Parts Raceway
1540 Herky-Horine Road
Pevely, MO 63070
St Louis Karting Association website: SLKA

Directions (Google Maps)

Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is located 30 minutes south of downtown St. Louis on Interstate 55 at Pevely exits 180 & 178.

From the north: Take I-55 to Missouri Hwy Z (exit #180), then go east on Hwy Z to US Hwy 61/67, then go south on US Hwy 61/67 two miles to Herky-Horine Rd, then go 1 mile west on Herky-Horine Rd to the track.

From the south: Take exit #178 and go EAST to the second traffic light, which is Hwy 61/67. Turn north on Hwy 61/67 and go approximately 1 mile and turn left on Herky-Horine Road. Proceed down Herky-Horine Road for approximately 1 mile until you reach the track.
 
For practice information (prior to the event) please call Jill Nufer at 636-399-2448.

Overnight Parking and Camping
FREE overnight camping is allowed. Contact Jill Nufer at 636-399-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve overnight camping spots.

Reserved Pit Spaces
Contact Jill Nufer at 636-399-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your pit space. (20’x40’- $20 per space). Pit space move-in starts on Thursday afternoon 3pm-9pm.

MWPKC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PIT SPACE PLANNING. 
(EXCEPTION, Sponsor Reserved Pit Spaces, contact Stan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Course Map For This Event
NOTE: This double event weekend will utilize the full course counterclockwise.




EVENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

Friday, April 19th - Official Practice Day will be hosted by MWPKC

7:00am Gates and Registration Open
8:00am-3:00pm Tire and Fuel Desk Open
9:00am-5:00pm Practice
 
Note: (1) When warranted, MWPKC will split the Friday practice sessions into TaG, Shifter and Junior groupings with the goal of practice sessions by class when participation dictates.

Due to a previously scheduled event on the dirt track, Saturday’s event MUST conclude by 3:30 PM. MWPKC has edited the day’s schedule with the goal to accommodate its obligations to the track.
 

Saturday, April 20th - Race Day

6:30am Gates & Registration Open
7:00am-12:00noon Tire and Fuel Desk Open

Practice 1 – 5 minute sessions
7:30am TaG Master & TaG Senior
7:37am All Shifters except S-5
7:44am S5
7:51am TAG Junior
7:58am TaG Cadet

Practice 2 – 5 minute sessions
(transponders mandatory)

8:05am TaG Master & TaG Senior
8:12am All Shifters except S-5
8:19am S5
8:26am TaG Junior
8:33am TaG Cadet

8:50am Drivers’ Meeting

Qualify - 7 minute sessions
9:10am TaG Master & TaG Senior
9:20am S1, S2, S3, S4
9:30am S5
9:40am TaG Junior
9:50am TaG Cadet
10:00am Open Shifter

10-Minute Break

Heat 1 - 10 Laps
10:20am TaG Master & TaG Senior
10:35am S1, S2, S3, S4
10:50pm S5
11:05pm TaG Junior
11:20pm TaG Cadet (8 Laps)
11:35pm Open Shifter

Heat 2 - 10 Laps
11:50pm TaG Master & TaG Senior
12:05pm S1, S2, S3, S4
12:20pm S5
12:35pm TaG Junior
12:50pm TaG Cadet (8 Laps)
1:05pm Open Shifter

10-Minute Break

Main - 18 Laps
1:30pm TaG Master & TaG Senior
1:50pm S3,S4 & S5
2:10pm S1 & S2
2:30pm TaG Junior
2:50pm TaG Cadet (15 Laps)
3:10pm Open Shifter

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Sunday’s Main Events and Final Tech Inspection

Sunday, April 21st - Race Day

6:30am Gates & Registration Open
7:00am-12:00 noon Tire and Fuel Desk Open

Practice 1 – 7 minute sessions
8:00am TaG Master & TAG Senior
8:10am All Shifters except S-5
8:20am S5
8:30am TAG Junior
8:40am TaG Cadet

Practice 2 – 7 minute sessions
(transponders mandatory)

8:50am TaG Master & TAG Senior
9:00am All Shifters except S-5
9:10am S5
9:20am TaG Junior
9:30am TaG Cadet

10-Minute Break

Qualify – 7 minute sessions
9:50am TaG Master & TaG Senior
10:00am S1, S2, S3, S4
10:10am S5
10:20am TaG Junior
10:30am TaG Cadet
10:40am Open Shifter

10-Minute Break

Heat 1 – 12 Laps 
11:00am TaG Master & TaG Senior
11:15am S1, S2, S3, S4
11:30am S5
11:45am TaG Junior
12:00pm TaG Cadet (10 Laps)
12:15pm Open Shifter

30-Minute Lunch Break

Heat 2 – 12 Laps
1:00pm TaG Master & TaG Senior
1:15pm S1, S2, S3, S4
1:30pm S5
1:45pm TaG Junior
2:00pm TaG Cadet (10 Laps)
2:15pm Open Shifter

Main – 20 Laps
2:30pm TaG Master & TaG Senior
2:50pm S1, S2, S3, S4
3:10pm S5
3:30pm TaG Junior
3:50pm TaG Cadet (15 Laps)
4:10pm Open Shifter

Transponders collected @ scales after each Main Event.

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Sunday’s Main Events and Final Tech Inspection


 


HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Support the sponsors who support Racing!

Special Racer Rate of $65 single, $70 Double rooms. (Tell them you’re racing The MidWest ProKart Challenge for the racer rate):

Comfort Inn (MO215)
1303 Veterans Blvd. 
Festus, MO, US, 63028
Phone: (636) 937-2888
Fax: (636) 937-8877

Maps & Directions
 

This 100 percent non-smoking hotel offers guests many fine amenities, including:
  • Free breakfast with hot waffles
  • Free wireless high-speed Internet access
  • Free local calls
Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like a public computer with Internet access, in-room desks, and access to copy and fax services.

All spacious guest rooms are tastefully decorated and come equipped with hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Some rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and pillow-top mattresses.

Laundry facilities and ample parking with trailers are all provided on the premises for added guest convenience.
 

POLICIES

  • Cancellation/Refund Policy - Please read our Terms and Conditions page.
  • Unofficial Practice - The facility will be open for practice prior to Friday the 18th. Interested racers should contact Jill Nufer at 636-339-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.
  • Pets on Premises – I 55 Raceway allows pets on premises, as long as they are kept on a leash.