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Championship Karting International
Grand Prix of California
August 7-9, 2009
CalSpeed Karting
Fontana, California
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 | The rear bumper was what the KZ2 drivers saw most of Gary Carlton on his way to his third straight KZ2 victory
(Photo: On Track Promotions - otp.ca) |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
The final day of action at the third round of the Championship Karting International series completed an exciting and action-packed weekend at the CalSpeed Karting facility for the Grand Prix of California. The 3/4-mile course outside the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California set the scene for the six divisions to battle in the Prefinal and Final events of the weekend with a number of drivers earning their first series wins while the championship chases take up shape.
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Sunday Results
Finals
Prefinals
 | Chris Wehrheim was quick all day Saturday and earned the P1 spot for the KF2 Prefinal
(Photo: Go Racing Magazine) |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
Wheel to wheel action began Saturday at the Championship Karting International Grand Prix of California around the CalSpeed Karting circuit. The six divisions contesting the third round of the premiere American series filled the day with three rounds of heat races around the 3/4-mile course. Though the racing was close and tight, there were no real surprises on the day as those projected to be at the front were there and have secured the front starting spots for Sunday’s Prefinal action.
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Saturday Results
Heat Points
Heat 3
Heat 2
Heat 1
 | Gustavo Menezes earned both KF3 and IAME Junior pole positions
(Photo: On Track Promotions - otp.ca) |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
The Grand Prix of California was kicked off on Friday with the first official laps of the Championship Karting International event taking place at the CalSpeed Karting facility outside the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Despite a small earthquake that registered in the area, the day was not effected by the ground shaking as three sessions of practice and 15-minute qualifying sessions took place to set up the action for Saturday. Returning back to California for his first CKI event, Gustavo Menezes grabbed both Junior division pole positions, highlighting the days action.
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Friday Results
Qualifying
Final Practice
PREVIEW
With roughly a month away from the track, the Championship Karting International series returns to action with the third round of the new 2009 program. The CalSpeed Karting facility, outside the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, is the site of the Grand Prix of California. The third round marks a long journey from round two in New Jersey with about 2,700 miles separating the two events. Weather should not be a factor all weekend as the sun is forecasted to shine all weekend long on the 3/4-mile circuit. The six divisions schedule to compete will see some close racing as the championship chases begin to heat up.
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