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Name brand hotels in Willows are all what you would expect. No hidden gems that I know of.
Larry DobbsParticipantWhat a track! Flat out thru turn 9 in a 250 takes nerve! It took me all weekend to finally do it. 1:26 was the fast lap by Anthony Williams with Dave Fultz in 2nd. Big Thank You to Anthony for my motor work! Roadracers are the nicest people. Competitors helping each other. Jan’s Kitchen (Dean Darwin’s wife) was open to the boys and she was so happy to have us. Dean and Dean and Mark and Mark had mechanical failures. Jim and Dan’s new kart is gorgeous as we have all come to expect from Ian Harrison’s Viper Racing. Thanks to Richard the electric kart dude for dinner Saturday night as the BBQ for the whole club was delicious and appreciated.
Larry DobbsParticipantWhat a track! Flat out thru turn 9 in a 250 takes nerve! It took me all weekend to finally do it. 1:26 was the fast lap by Anthony Williams with Dave Fultz in 2nd. Big Thank You to Anthony for my motor work! Roadracers are the nicest people. Competitors helping each other. Jan’s Kitchen (Dean Darwin’s wife) was open to the boys and she was so happy to have us. Dean and Dean and Mark and Mark had mechanical failures. Jim and Dan’s new kart is gorgeous as we have all come to expect from Ian Harrison’s Viper Racing. Thanks to Richard the electric kart dude for dinner Saturday night as the BBQ for the whole club was delicious and appreciated.
April 7, 2015 at 6:42 am in reply to: 250 Superkarts at Willow Springs 2.5 mile track "The Dyno" #45600Larry DobbsParticipantWhat a track! Flat out thru turn 9 in a 250 takes nerve! It took me all weekend to finally do it. 1:26 was the fast lap by Anthony Williams with Dave Fultz in 2nd. Big Thank You to Anthony for my motor work! Roadracers are the nicest people. Competitors helping each other. Jan’s Kitchen (Dean Darwin’s wife) was open to the boys and she was so happy to have us. Dean and Dean and Mark and Mark had mechanical failures. Jim and Dan’s new kart is gorgeous as we have all come to expect from Ian Harrison’s Viper Racing. Thanks to Richard the electric kart dude for dinner Saturday night as the BBQ for the whole club was delicious and appreciated.
March 31, 2015 at 4:44 pm in reply to: 250 Superkarts at Willow Springs 2.5 mile track "The Dyno" #45168Larry DobbsParticipantRegister by tomorrow night on DLB because we do not have registration at the track. http://www.dlbracing.com/
Larry DobbsParticipantRegister by tomorrow night on DLB because we do not have registration at the track. http://www.dlbracing.com/
Larry DobbsParticipantRegister by tomorrow night on DLB because we do not have registration at the track. http://www.dlbracing.com/
Larry DobbsParticipant4 days and we will be racing! Get you entries in now! We are running on a tight schedule so be prepared and get to the grid on time. Dave M. can not attend so we will be gridding ourselves. Early start (8am driver’s meeting) means no time for registration at the track so get registered now!
Larry DobbsParticipant4 days until the race. Get registered now! Over 70 entries promises to be a great race. Schedule will be tight so be prepared and on the grid for your group. Electric karts are bad to the bone – check them out!
If you have questions get them answered now because things will be hectic on race day. Remember, preparation is 95% of racing!
Larry DobbsParticipantHi Ian, Northern California Superkarters are excited about Jim Long’s new kart. What does it have and do you have any pictures? Some of us are due for a new kart too. Thanks!
Larry DobbsParticipant2 weeks until we race! Can’t wait!
Larry DobbsParticipant2 weeks until we race! Getting excited!!
Larry DobbsParticipantIt’s time to register for our second race of the season. Our new Vice President has lined up sponsor awards and Our newest class “Electric Karts” are sponsoring the BBQ Saturday night! Hope to see you all and make sure you say hello to Richard our newest board member (electric kart dude).
Larry DobbsParticipantStarting to look like it is going to be a race! We have a dozen superkarts coming and we always have a couple dozen 125’s to go with more than a dozen TaGs, 80’s and clutch karts. Lots of sponsor’s awards and even a BBQ Saturday night! Can’t wait to bench race and check out the corvettes too!
Don’t forget to tell your sprint kart friends that we have offered sprint kart sized entry fees to first time racers!
Larry DobbsParticipantHowdy Folks,
So sorry that our web site is not being updated. Northern California Karter’s in conjunction with Speed Ventures & Speed District presents “Two days of Spring” at Willow Springs Raceway California. The Saturday/Sunday event comprises a combination of Multiple Track Day Sessions, The Willwood Corvette Challenge, The Cadillac Challenge and NCK racing.
http://www.nckroadracingforum.comAs far as I know the following schedule will be used at our next race at BIG WILLOW April 4th & 5th:Sat format is
20 min Practice
20 min practice
race 1 20 min (this is like our normal race 1)
Heat 2 20 min All classes.
Sun. format
15 min practice
15 min practice
Heat 1a 15 min (for our 30 min classes)
Heat 1b 20 min (for our normal Heat classes)
Heat 2a 15 min (for our 30 min classes)
Heat 2b 20 min (for our normal Heat classes)
entry fee’s $195 for Sat only AYCR
Sat.& Sun. $295 AYCR
First time road racer Sat. only $85
Sat & Sun $165.00BBQ Saturday sponsored by Richard Hillerman and the Electric Karts
Please plan on joining us! Corvettes, electric karts sponsored BBQ! What else do you need?!!
Larry DobbsParticipantI go as lo as 10lbs in my superkart and have done so in stock moto as well but you may not drive the same way I do.
Larry DobbsParticipantWe have a group of guys racing the 80 class and recently it has grown, I believe because of the economy.
Larry DobbsParticipantHi Jack,
You can use the same tire pressure if you are using the tire manufacturer’s recommendations. Some people run higher pressures for lower rolling resistance but the lap time is all that matters.
Larry DobbsParticipantThanks Ray, Laguna is one of the best!
John, we are a nonprofit and only charge what we need to. As for the 92 db limit, NCK has turned hundreds of laps already within the limit so if you want to become a member of our club and race at any or all of our events this year you are welcome to ask any of our members that run the same class that you would like to run in and we will get you in under the limit, after all it is the same for everyone. As for the price of admission, I know that some folks have not been able to afford to go racing with us, and I hope that whatever is keeping them from joining us can be solved. If we had more participants we could lower the entry fee. It’s a “catch 22”. You are eligible for first time racer with NCK since it has been so long since you have raced with us, but I hope you can join us some time this year. It will be good to see you and Deb so we can catch-up!
Jason, the weather is expected to be a sunny 70 and if you are wanting to go racing then NCK is the place, but try to stay on the track(jk)!!
Larry DobbsParticipantWell done! Really enjoy these videos Joe! Weather will be 68 and sunny for our January 24th race. Come on down see what all the fuss is about karters; we even have electric karts racing with us now! I bet you want to check that out?!
Larry DobbsParticipantAre you kidding me?! We got folks coming from WA, OR, AZ, NV and the weather is going to be perfect for making horsepower! What a great way to start the racing season out.
2015 NCK Schedule Released!*
NCK Series Schedule has been released for the 2015 season! The schedule is TENTATIVE, with Laguna Seca being our only Official race at this time. Other races may change tracks and/or dates.Laguna Seca Raceway – Saturday, January 24
Thunderhill Raceway WEST – Saturday, May 30
Thunderhill Raceway MAIN -Monday, July 27
Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Pavement!!!!!) – Sunday, August 30
Thunderhill Raceway WEST – Saturday, October 31
Sonoma Raceway – Saturday, November 28
Larry DobbsParticipantI have to agree with you Doug! Tony and Dean maintained a blistering pace in the Superkart final heat 1:40 and change is so fast I don’t know what to compare it to! Well done Roger, Mark, Jim and all the hard working folks who put on a fantastic event. Congrats to Rhonda who was presented the coveted Jeff Edwards award. Todd you are a lucky man!
Larry DobbsParticipantOk racers the rain is parting for our race day! Cold air means maximum horsepower! Let’s get out there and forget everything else and enjoy the purest form of motor racing, Karts ;)
Larry DobbsParticipantLooking forward to racing this Saturday. So what if the weather might not cooperate! I have raced here rain and shine and it is a blast either way! Get some vinyl over clothes and some antifog for your visor and bring a change of socks! We live in CA! We put a wet suit on to surf in the ocean too!
Larry DobbsParticipantMichael, the classes are identical and are there to give you two times to race the same rules/class. Stock CR125’s: class #20. in race 1 (single 25 minute race) and class#19. races 4/7 (two 20 minute heats). Here’s the schedule:
NCK Race Day Schedule
Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 8:15
Practice runs until 10:30
11:00 a.m. – Race 1 (25 Minute Race) WALL START
04. Unlimited / FKE III (400 -475) – 20. WC Super Stock CR125 (400)
15. Formula 125cc Ltd Heavy (420) – 16. Formula 125cc (385)
13. TaG Light (370 -385) – 05. TaG Enduro (365 -410)
31. Rotax Max DD2 I (400) – 26. Formula 80 Sprint II (360)
11:45 a.m. – Race 2 (30 Minute Race) WALL START
06. 80cc Laydown (410) 02. Yamaha KT100S Heavy (400)
09. Yamaha Limited Heavy Sprint (360) – 60. Junior 100cc I (320)
21. World Formula Medium (365) – 54. 4 Stroke Open I (365) – 56. 4 Stroke Open Heavy I (390)
62. Junior 4 Stroke Open I (320) 44. 125cc – 150cc Open / FKE II (360 – 400)
40. VKA/VKCA Vintage I – IV (TBD)
12:15 – 1:15 p.m – Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. – Race 3 (Heat #1 – 20 Minutes) ROLLING START
47. Formula E (FE) (475) – 07. Inter -Continental -E (465) – 48. Super ICE (465)
49. 125 Gearbox Superkart (450) – 18. Formula 80cc Sr. (360) – 10. Formula 80 Jr (320)
12. TaG Heavy (400/415) – 32. Rotax Max DD2 II(400) – 11. Rotax Max Jr (320)
1:50 p.m – Race 4 (Heat #1 – 20 Minutes) ROLLING START
19. Super Stock CR125 (400) – 27. Sprint Stock CR125 (385) – 14. Formula 125cc Ltd (385)
2:25 p.m. – Race 5 (30 Minute Race) WALL START
45. 125 -150cc Open/FKE II II (360 -400)
03. 100cc Open / FKE I (360 -400) – 01. Yamaha KT100S Light (370)
08. Yamaha Limited Light Sprint (330) – 61. Junior 100cc II (320) – 22. World Formula Heavy (390) 55. 4 Stroke Open II (365) – 56. 4 Stroke Open Heavy II (390) – 63. Junior 4 Stroke Open II (320)
41. VKCA/VKA Vintage I -IV II (TBD)
3:10 p.m. – Race 6 (Heat #2 – 20 Minutes) ROLLING START
Same as Race #3
3:45 p.m. – Race 7 (Heat #2 – 20 Minutes) ROLLING START
Same as Race #4
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