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California ProKart Challenge

Round 3 - April 1-2, 2016 - Monterey Bay

RACE ENTRY

Race pre-entries may be submitted at a “packaged-price” discount through the ProKart Challenge ONLINE store. Our web-challenged friends may use our DOWNLOADABLE entry form at a slightly higher entry price.  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 day 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, March 29,  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
(NOTE: see Online store for discounted $325 pricing for entry+tires combo.) 

ALL CLASSES (active SKUSA membership required for race days):
  • $75 Practice Day
  • $125 Pre-Entry Race Fees
  • $160 Post-Entry / At Track Race Fees
  • $20 Transponder Rental ( If you don't have your own )
  • $222+tax per set Evinco-M ‘Red’ practice or race tires (for all classes except Mini/Micro Swift). These tires may be re-used from event to event. Practice or race tires for Mini/Micro Swift (Evinco-H ‘Blue’) 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.
  • $75 SKUSA Annual Membership (must be current member)
  • Reserved Pit Space -- $30 for a 10’x40’; $15 for a 10’x25’ or 10’x30’
  • $30 Overnight Camping – to be paid @ track to MBK. See Venue Info page.
  • $15 for 1-day or $20 for 2-day spectator passes for all guests, including mechanics (purchased ahead of time or at the track at the same price, 5 years old and under are No Charge)
  • NOTE: SKUSA’s Spec Fuel (MS98 for all classes, C12 optional for the stock Honda classes) and Spec Oil (Motul 2T Grand Prix) are mandatory at this event, but are not available to purchase from PKC/SKUSA. Please make arrangements to get some from your local kart shop or team for this event.
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 application for a SKUSA membership/racing license. 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

Marina Airport Kart Track
(Home of the Monterey Bay Karters)
781 Neeson Rd
Marina, CA 93933
www.montereybaykarters.com
 

Map and Directions (Google Maps)

The track is located at the Marina Municipal Airport Complex, located two miles from the central business district of Marina, CA. Look for the "Kart Race" Signs on the right side of Imjin Road as you enter the airport from Reservation Road.
 

Overnight Parking and Camping

PKC has arranged for overnight parking of trailers and on-site camping starting Thursday at 1pm, March 31st. Pit spots will need to be reserved thru PKC: $30 for 10x40 spots, $15 for 10x25 or 10x30 spots; PKC sponsors will get first-choice. See the Pit Map, and purchase only the space you need thru the online store. (No club pit spots apply to this event.) Camping will be available for this event; the cost will be a flat $30 paid to the club upon arrival. Camping in the pits will be allowed with trailers/toy haulers, and the PKC pit spot fee will apply (in addition to the camping fee to MBK). Due to space limitations, RVs/campers will pay the MBK $30 fee only and will be parked just outside of the main pit area. NOTE: This is airport property, so the security is very tight (with locked gates after hours).
 

Gate Hours for this Event

  • Thursday 1pm-9pm
  • Friday and Saturday 6:30am-10pm
  • Sunday 8am-noon (move-out only)

Practice Prior to this Event

Monterey Bay Karters will be hosting a practice event before the PKC race weekend. The practice will be Friday, Saturday & Sunday March 18th-20th. The cost will be $50 per day or $125 for all 3 days. See their website for more information. NOTE: The track will not be open for practice anytime from those dates until the official PKC Friday practice on April 1. The same track layout, camping fees and gate hours described herein will apply.

NO Alcohol on Premises

The airport has a zero tolerance rule for open containers on property, even after karts are off track for the day.

NO Motorized or Non-Motorized Vehicles Allowed on Premises

There will be NO bikes, scooters, golf karts, hoverboards, etc allowed at this event. The only vehicles moving inside of the pits should be SKUSA staff vehicles and disabled persons with ‘official’ handicapped placards. 

Fire Extinguishers

Are required in each pit area/trailer, per SKUSA rule 10.4.1.3.1.

Air Boxes and Silencers

For Moto engines, silencers are open spec, and air boxes are not required at this event.

Pets On Premises

Dogs are allowed on the kart track premises, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

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

½ mile ENDURO LAYOUT (Track B) in the normal (clockwise) direction





TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 31st – Move-in Day Only

1:00pm – 9:00pm Gates Open
Note: Practice will NOT be allowed on this day.
 

Friday, April 1st - Practice Day

6:30am Gates Open
7:00am PKC Registration Desk Opens
7:30am-3:00pm Tire Desk Open
9:00am-5:00pm PKC Timed Practice – TRANSPONDERS MANDATORY STARTING AT NOON

Note: (1) PKC will split the Friday practice sessions into 10-minute intervals, following the class order listed below.
(2) Micro & Mini Swift will have their fastest lap from the last Friday practice session determine their grid position for Saturday’s Practice & Qualifying sessions; all drivers must be weight & tech compliant.
Gates Locked: 10:00pm
 

Saturday, April 2nd - Race Day

6:30am -- Gates Open and Registration
7:00am –12:00 noon -- Tire Desk Opens

Practice -- 7 minute sessions 
(Transponders Mandatory)

8:00am S3 & S5 
8:10am X30 Master 
8:20am S1 & S2
8:30am X30 Junior
8:40am Micro Swift (see note 2 above)
8:50am Mini Swift (see note 2 above)
9:00am S4 Master/Super Master
9:10am X30 Senior

9:30am -- Drivers’ Meeting

Qualify -- 7 minute sessions 

10:00am S3 & S5 
10:10am X30 Master 
10:20am S1 & S2
10:30am X30 Junior
10:40am Micro Swift (see note 2 above)
10:50am Mini Swift (see note 2 above)
11:00am S4 Master/Super Master
11:10am X30 Senior 

Heat 1 -- 12 Laps
11:20am S3 & S5 
11:30am X30 Master 
11:40am S1 & S2
11:50am X30 Junior
12:00pm Micro Swift
12:15pm Mini Swift
12:30pm S4 Master/Super Master 
12:40pm X30 Senior

Heat 2 -- 12 Laps 
1:00pm S3 & S5 
1:10pm X30 Master
1:20pm S1 & S2
1:30pm X30 Junior
1:40pm Micro Swift
1:55pm Mini Swift 
2:10pm S4 Master/Super Master
2:20pm X30 Senior

Main -- 20 Laps 
2:40pm S3 & S5 
3:00pm X30 Master 
3:20pm S1 & S2
3:40pm X30 Junior
4:00pm Micro Swift (16 laps)
4:20pm Mini Swift (16 laps)
4:40pm S4 Master/Super Master
5:00pm X30 Senior

Podium Presentations and Raffle to Follow Final Tech Inspection
Gates Locked: 10:00pm


Sunday, April 3rd – Move-out Only

Gates open: 8am – 12 noon



HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

We have had a hard time setting up individual room blocks at some of the closest hotels for this event.

However, we recommend that you look into any of the following hotels –they may even set up a ‘team room block’ with the best pricing if you are willing to reserve a group of rooms with your credit card.

Book ASAP!




Best Western Beach Dunes Inn
3290 Dunes Drive
Marina, CA 93933
800-780-7234
Website

  • Just 7 minutes from the track
  • Many amenities, including: complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, HBO, 100% smoke-free, many restaurants and entertainment nearby
  • Group blocking pricing could be as low as: $99/night for a weekday single, $129/night weekday double, $127 weekend single, $152 weekend double.




Courtyard by Marriott/Salinas-Monterey
17225 El Rancho Way
Salinas, CA 93907
831-775-0491
Website

  • Just 14 minutes from the track
  • All of the usual great Marriott amenities
  • Best pricing will be to shop online, unless you are blocking a group of rooms for the team! We couldn’t do much better than $149 for a double queen room.




Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
On Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-1234
Website

  • Just 15 minutes from the track
  • 5-star hotel with a golf course, restaurants and sports bar on site
  • A little more luxury for a little higher price!


ProKart Challenge also offers camping at the track, courtesy of the Monterey Bay Karters. See the Venue Info page for more info and pricing.
 


POLICIES

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please read our Terms and Conditions page.


Pit Space Rules

  • Space reservations are on a first paid, first served basis, with PKC sponsors having priority placement.
  • All equipment must fit within your designated pit space. This includes: trailer; tents, karts, generators, etc.
  • All vehicles (tow and otherwise) must be stored/parked in the participant parking area as directed on site.
  • Motorhomes and campers are prohibited in the main paddock and must be parked in the designated RV area. The only exception is trailers or vehicles used to store and transport karts (i.e., toy boxes, fun movers, etc.)
    NOTE: If you are camping on-site overnight, you will need to pay a $30 camping fee to the club upon arrival. This is in addition to any pit spot fees required by PKC.
  • Pit space move-in starts on Thursday afternoon, March 31st at 1pm
  • PLAN YOUR SPACE CAREFULLY — You are able to reserve a specific location(s) based on current availability.  If your space requirements subsequently change, you will be moved to the first available area that meets the new specification - which may not be anywhere near the original location. Pit space reservation priority is based on the receipt date of the location request AND payment (no payment, no reservation).
PKC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PIT SPACE PLANNING.