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California ProKart Challenge

Round 4 - June 6-7, 2014 – Simraceway Kart Track

RACE ENTRY

Race pre-entries may be submitted at a special “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 TUESDAY 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 2 business days of receipt at the PKC/SKUSA home office. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 48 hours, please call 951-491-0808 to confirm that your entry has been received and is in process.

Pre-Entry closes at Midnight on Tuesday, June 3rd.  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. 



Entry Fees
(NOTE: see Online store for special $310 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
  • $20 Transponder Rental ( If you don't have your own )
  • $222+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 $211+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
  • $18+tax for 1L Oil Motul 2T Grand Prix
  • Special COMBO price of $77+tax for 1 MS98 fuel + 1 L Motul Oil
  • $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 (See VENUE INFO page for more details and the limits to camping on site)
  • No reserved pit spots – all spaces are first come-first served, starting Thursday morning, with PKC Sponsors parked first.
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 (or email it to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at the time of submittal of your first SKUSA membership/licensing application or first SKUSA race entry.  Be sure to check the Classes section of this site or sections 15.3 and 20.1.2 of the 2014 SKUSA Rulebook for minimum age requirements of each class.


VENUE INFORMATION



Simraceway Performance Karting Center 
29359 Arnold Dr.
Sonoma, CA 95476
800-733-0345
http://simracewaydrivingschool.com/programs-experiences/go-karting/

NOTE: Contact Track for hours and pricing of practice days prior to this PKC event.


Map And Directions ( Google Maps )
Use Gate 1 (main gate) for entry. 

Overnight Parking
Trailer parking overnight, will be allowed starting Thursday morning, June 5th, and will be at no charge. The track will be holding their own practice day on Thursday, but PKC will be handling pit parking on a first come-first served basis, starting with the PKC sponsors. See below for gate hours.

Overnight Camping
Overnight camping in the pits will be allowed inside trailers and toy haulers only. RV parking will not be available at the kart track, but will be available on the lower level of the raceway premises in lot 2. Don’t worry about reservations, just show up.

Gate Hours
Front Gates to the Raceway open at 6am every day and close at 10pm every night. 
Gates to the kart track open: Thursday 7am, Friday 7 am, Saturday 6:30 am.


Pit Spaces
The pit spots at Simraceway are on a first come-first served basis, starting Thursday morning with the PKC sponsors. PKC is not charging for pit spaces at this track.

Tents/Tent Rentals
Any tent over 400 square feet must be inspected and approved by the fire department prior to any on-track activities, starting with Friday practice. If you need to rent a tent, you must use the track’s exclusive vendor HDO Productions (800-225-1471).

Catering/Food Services
A food and drink concession stand will be open during this event. Any OUTSIDE catering must be contracted thru the track’s exclusive company Levy Restaurants ((707-939-1454).

Air Boxes for Honda Engines
The silencer is open spec and air boxes are optional at this event. All other classes (S5 and TaG) require them as part of the Technical Specifications.

Pit Parking & Pit Rules
  • All equipment must fit within your designated pit space. This includes: trailer; tents, karts, generators, pit carts, etc.
  • Clean up your pit thoroughly upon move-out – including cable ties, cigarette butts, all trash, all spills. Fines will be charged for excessive trash clean up and fuel/oil spills. Recycle all bottles and cans in the designated on-site containers.
  • All vehicles (tow and otherwise) must be stored/parked in the participant parking area.
  • Motorhomes are prohibited in the main paddock and must be parked in the designated RV area on the lower level of the raceway premises. The only exception is trailers or vehicles used to store and transport karts (i.e., toy boxes, fun movers, etc.)
  • Pets are allowed in the pits. However, they must be on leash at all times.
  • Pit space move-in starts on the Thursday prior to the event.
  • NO kart motors are allowed to run before 8am and after 6pm. See the TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE for the Friday practice day and Saturday race day plan.
  • NO non-motorized pit vehicles of any kind -- scooters, bikes, skateboards -- are allowed on the premises.
  • NO motorized pit vehicles of any kind are allowed to be operated by drivers under the age of sixteen and/or without a valid driver’s license.
  • Keep all aisles and fire lanes clear at all times.
  • Pit off the paved areas.
  • Each pit must have (and use) a minimum 3'x5' ground cover to catch oil and gas spills.
  • Each pit area must have a 5lb fire extinguisher (1 for every 400sf) that is visible and easily accessible.
  • Tires and fuel cans CANNOT be left on site. Please take them with you.
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
National Reverse





EVENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

NOTE: This schedule is TENTATIVE and reflects the Simraceway rule of NO motors running BEFORE 8 am or AFTER 6pm. A FINAL schedule will be given out at the track.

Thursday, June 5th - Move-in Day

NOTE: The track staff will be holding an open practice day at the kart track. PKC (Tom Kutscher) will be managing pit move-in for the PKC racers, starting with the class and event sponsors.
HOURS of Move-in: 7am to 5pm
Track practice: 9am to 5pm

Friday, June 6th - Practice Day

6:00am Front Gates open at the Raceway
7:00am Gates Open at the Kart Track for Pit Parking and PKC Registration
7:30am-3:00pm Tire and Fuel Desk Open
9:00am-5:00pm Practice -- PKC will split the practice sessions into TaG, Shifter, Cadet and Junior groupings on site.
6:00pm Quiet Pits
10:00pm Front Gates Locked

Saturday, June 7th - Race Day

6:00am Front Gates Open at the Raceway
6:30am Gates, Pits & Registration Open at the Kart Track
7:00am-12:00 noon Tire and Fuel Desk Open
8:00am Engines ok to warm-up

Practice 1 - 7 minute sessions (TRANSPONDERS MANDATORY)
8:10am TaG Master
8:20am TaG Junior
8:30am S4 & S4 Magnum
8:40am TaG Senior
8:50am S3 & S5
9:00am TAG Cadet
9:10am S1 & S2

9:30am MANDATORY Drivers’ Meeting

Qualify - 7 minute sessions
9:55am TaG Master
10:05am TaG Junior
10:15am S4 & S4 Magnum
10:25am TaG Senior
10:35am S3 & S5
10:45am TAG Cadet
10:55am S1 & S2

5 min break

Heat 1 - 8 Laps
11:10am TaG Master
11:20am TaG Junior
11:30am S4 & S4 Magnum
11:40am TaG Senior
11:50am S3 & S5
12:00noon TAG Cadet
12:10pm S1 & S2

5 min break

Heat 2 - 8 Laps
12:25pm TaG Master
12:35pm TaG Junior
12:45pm S4 & S4 Magnum
12:55pm TaG Senior
1:05pm S3 & S5
1:15pm TAG Cadet
1:25pm S1 & S2

10 min break

Main - 20 Laps (16 for Cadets)
1:45pm TaG Master
2:05pm TaG Junior
2:25pm S4 & S4 Magnum
2:45pm TaG Senior
3:05pm S3 & S5
3:25pm TAG Cadet (16 laps)
3:45pm S1 & S2

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Final Tech Inspection


HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Pro Kart Challenge would like to recommend this HOST HOTEL for our upcoming event:

Regency Inn 
4326 Sonoma Blvd. | Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: 707-643-4150 | Fax: 707-643-4165
www.regencyinnvallejo.com

This clean and conveniently-located motel features all of the best amenities, including:
  • Daily continental breakfast
  • In-room fridge, microwave, free WI-FI
  • Outdoor pool and jacuzzi
  • Restaurants and lounges within walking distance
  • 15 minute drive to Simraceway – off hwy 37 (east of the track)
  • And more!
Call now and ask for the Pro Kart Challenge “RACE” race to take advantage of these prices:
  • $69.99 + tax for 1 queen bed (some smoking rooms available)
  • $79.99 + tax for 1 king bed (non-smoking)
  • $89.99 + tax for 2 queens (non-smoking)
NOTE: These prices are normally $100-$120 per night!


Inn Marin
250 Entrada Drive 
Novato, CA 94949
800-652-6565 Reservations
415-883-5952 Front Desk
innmarin.com

For the special race rate for this event:
  1. Go to their website innmarin.com
  2. Click on Reservations
  3. Click on one of the pictures of a guest room
  4. Then click on Reservation Wizard
  5. Put in the dates you want to book a reservation for
  6. In the rate information field Group/Promotional Code: RACE

 


POLICIES

Cancellation/Refund Policy
Please read our Terms and Conditions page.

Pit Space Rules
  • All pit spaces are unreserved, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
  • Pit space move-in will start on Thursday morning, with the PKC sponsors on site having first choice of pit spots.
  • Overnight camping will be allowed for this event at no charge, but only inside of trailers/toy haulers in the pits. RVs are not allowed in the pits, but may be allowed on the lower level of the raceway. Call the track for details.