|
 |
| May 11, 2009 News |
| Event News: IKF 2 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals - Update |
| Article by: Chris Scribner |
As the 2009 racing season moves into the summer, one kart race on the West Coast stands out for the karters vying to win a national sanctioned karting event - the IKF 2 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals. The IKF Duffy, the Screaming Eagle and the opportunity of being elevated to the most prestigious title in kart racing, a Grand National Champion! It is expected that several competitors will win their second Duffy and forever be known as an IKF Expert, the title given to those who have captured two IKF Grand National Championships.
In 2009, the IKF 2 Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals will take place at DPR, home of the Northern Nevada Kart Club (NNKC) in Reno Nevada. The 9-turn high paced karting facility gives host to possibly the most action packed racing on the West Coast. Beginning on the 540 foot front straight, the racers drive uphill into the early apex turn 1-2 combo making a full 180 degree sweep toward turn 3. The 3rd turn provides a hard braking zone while carrying a high corner speed. Then drive down the hill through turn 4 to the highest point on the track, turn 5. Turn five is the trademark of DPR as it provides a hard braking zone into a hard 90 degree left hander dropping you off the top of hill. One miss of turn five and the kart shoots off into the sand. Next a slight downhill set of esses leading you into the turn six sweeper. This sweeper is important as it leads the racers uphill to another sweeper and back down the hill where drivers must navigate their way through turns 8 and 9 Tic Tac Toe leading onto the front straight. Draft is a big deal at DPR as well as the ability to run as tall a gear as possible. Passing usually takes place everywhere at DPR, but the last pass usually happens at the last turn. The 0.669-mile track is sure to impress with the delivery of great racing and awarding those the Duffy who earned it.
Not only is the track and facility top of the line for kart racing, the club lends itself to the satisfaction of the racers by providing a welcome atmosphere at the track, and in the exciting town of Reno, NV. This year for 2009, NNKC is going the extra mile for the Grand Nationals. Setting up a hospitality area under tents with air conditioning for the competitors to take a break, sit down and enjoy the video of the racing action and enjoying a cold beverage. For the hard working dads there will be a massage tent to relieve stress during the national event. Every day the races will be heard live via podcast, as well as the videos of the races will be seen via internet following the races that evening.
Away from the track there has been special hotel rates setup for the competitors at the Grand Sierra Resort and John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel. Both Hotels offer great discounts on events put on by BaddBoyz Racing and Tux and Tails Travel. Monday Night will give host to Kids Night at the Movies. The Night supervised will allow the Parents to enjoy a Night on the Town in the Reno Lights. Tuesday night the Grand Sierra will give host to a Driver vs. Mechanic Challenge. Equally prepared "provided" Go-Karts will give the Mechanics and Drivers a chance to show whose boss in a Kart. Following the kart race will be a Powder Puff Race for all the hard working women. Thursday Night will be Bowling Night at the Grand Sierra Resort as well. Hotel deadline is near for group rates! RSVP soon or you will be paying full price, don’t forget to send your confirmation number to speedwaynut@msn.com for the gift basket drawing.
Also, Molecule Labs will be giving away a free small size cleaning kit to each registered driver. This year the 2009 Grand Nationals has a full package planned for the event. Starting with discounts on hotels, special events, live podcast, internet video of the races, oh yeah, and great racing as well. More information to come as the 2009 IKF Grand Nationals draws near; the event draws larger than ever! |
|
|
Go Top
|
|
|
|
|
