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
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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 2nd. 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):
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$60 Practice Day
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$115 Pre-Entry Race Fees
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$150 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees
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$20 Transponder Rental ( If you don't have your own )
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$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.
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$18+tax for 1L Oil Motul 2T Grand Prix -- NOTE: FUEL IS NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM PKC/SKUSA FOR THIS EVENT. Please see announcement here for more info, and please make arrangements to bring your own.
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$15 (1-day), $20 (2-day) Pit Pass (crew and spectators)
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$75 SKUSA Annual Membership (must be current member)
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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)
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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
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) 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 2015 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: (1) Contact Track for hours and pricing of practice days prior to this PKC event, or click here for that online track calendar. (2) If shipping something to the kart track, use the address above and send it ATTN: PKC ProShop.
Map And Directions ( Google Maps )
Use Gate 1 (main gate) for entry.
Overnight Parking
Trailer parking overnight, will be allowed starting Thursday morning, June 4th, 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 at no charge for this event, but only inside trailers and toy haulers. 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 CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS. Contact Toni at 707-253-2332 or
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. They are located at 745 Skyway Ct, Napa, CA 94558. https://napa.classicpartyrentals.com/
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 – Required for ALL Classes
Per Simraceway track management, air boxes are NOW REQUIRED for the stock Honda classes of S1, S2, S3, S4, and S4 Super Master. See SKUSA rule 20.3.2.4 for the specifics. All other classes (S5 and TaG) already require them as part of the Technical Specifications.
Pit Parking & Pit Rules
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All equipment must fit within your designated pit space. This includes: trailer; tents, karts, generators, pit carts, etc.
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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.
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All vehicles (tow and otherwise) must be stored/parked in the participant parking area.
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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.)
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Pets are allowed in the pits. However, they must be on leash at all times.
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Pit space move-in starts on the Thursday prior to the event.
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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.
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NO non-motorized pit vehicles of any kind -- scooters, bikes, skateboards -- are allowed on the premises.
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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.
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Keep all aisles and fire lanes clear at all times.
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Pit off the paved areas.
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Each pit must have (and use) a minimum 3'x5' ground cover to catch oil and gas spills.
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Each pit area must have a 5lb fire extinguisher (1 for every 400sf) that is visible and easily accessible.
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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 (Updated June 5th,2015)
NOTE: This is the schedule we are handing out at the track.
Thursday, June 4th - 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 5th - Practice Day
(TRANSPONDERS MANDATORY, STARTING AT NOON)
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 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 6th - 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 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 TaG Senior
8:40am S4 & S4 Super Master
8:50am TAG Cadet Rookie
9:00am S3 & S5
9:10am TaG Cadet
9:20am S1 & S2
9:40am MANDATORY Drivers’ Meeting
Qualify - 7 minute sessions
10:10am TaG Master
10:20am TaG Junior
10:30am TaG Senior
10:40am S4 & S4 Super Master
10:50am TAG Cadet Rookie
11:00am S3 & S5
11:10am TaG Cadet
11:20am S1 & S2
Heat 1 - 8 Laps
11:30am TaG Master
11:42am TaG Junior
11:54am TaG Senior
12:06pm S4 & S4 Super Master
12:18pm TAG Cadet Rookie
12:30pm S3 & S5
12:42pm TaG Cadet
12:54pm S1 & S2
Heat 2 – 8 Laps
1:06pm TaG Master
1:18pm TaG Junior
1:30pm TaG Senior
1:42pm S4 & S4 Super Master
1:54pm TAG Cadet Rookie
2:06pm S3 & S5
2:18pm TaG Cadet
2:30pm S1 & S2
Main - 16 Laps
(14 for Cadets & Cadet Rookies)
2:45pm TaG Master
3:03pm TaG Junior
3:21pm TaG Senior
3:39pm S4 & S4 Super Master
3:57pm TAG Cadet Rookie (14 laps)
4:13pm S3 & S5
4:31pm TaG Cadet (14 laps)
4:47pm S1 & S2
Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Final Tech Inspection
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
TBA Pro Kart Challenge would like to recommend these HOST HOTELS for our upcoming event:
Both Hotels have SOLD OUT
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:
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100% non-smoking rooms
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Daily continental breakfast (6am-10am)
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In-room fridge, microwave, free WI-FI
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Outdoor pool and jacuzzi
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Restaurants and lounges within walking distance
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15 minute drive to Simraceway – off hwy 37 (east of the track)
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No pets, please
Call the number above and ask for the “Pro Kart Challenge” race rate to take advantage of these special prices:
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$79.99 + tax for 1 queen bed
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$89.99 + tax for 1 king bed
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$99.99 + tax for 2 queens
NOTE: These prices are normally $100-$130 per night, and you can only get them by calling and saying Pro Kart Challenge!
Both Hotels have SOLD OUT
Inn Marin
250 Entrada Drive
Novato, CA 94949
415-883-5952 Front Desk
innmarin.com
This charming hotel in Novato has a resort-like setting and pet friendly accommodations.
Other amenities include:
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Flat screen TV, mini fridge, Keurig coffeemaker, iron & hair dryer in every room + microwave (upon request)
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100% non-smoking rooms
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Complimentary continental breakfast daily 6:00am to 10:30am
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Complimentary Wi-Fi – one of the fastest connections in the area!
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Fitness room
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Guest ‘communal’ kitchen to cook your own food
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Own on-site ‘Ricky’s’ restaurant with full-service bar
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Outdoor pool & hot tub
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Free parking – with room for trailers and RV’s
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Plenty of local shopping and dining options
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Approx 15 minutes from track off Hwy 37
Call the number above and ask for the Sonoma Raceway ‘TRAK’ rate of:
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$120+tax for Sun-Thurs nights – normally $189
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$155+tax for Fri-Sat nights – normally $199
Camping
Overnight camping will be available at the track at no charge, with some restrictions. Click here for that info.
POLICIES
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Please read our Terms and Conditions page.
Pit Space Rules
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All pit spaces are unreserved, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Pit space move-in will start on Thursday morning, with the PKC sponsors on site having first choice of pit spots.
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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 will be allowed on the lower level of the raceway premises in lot 2. Don’t worry about reservations, just show up.
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