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Race Day Schedule SBR 6/19 (HALF MILE TRACK)
Gates Open – 6:30 am ……………….. Registration Open – 7:00a
Morning Warm Up (8 minute Sessions)
8:00 Surface Magic Kid Kart
8:10 Weifield Group LO206 Adult
8:20 American Sprinkler Jr1
8:30 Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
8:40 Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet /Karma Enterprises Micro Max
8:50 Open Shifter
9:00 Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
9:20 Mandatory Drivers Meeting (Attendance Taken)
Qualifying (8 minute Session)
9:50 Surface Magic Kid Kart
10:00 Weifield Group LO206 Adult
10:10 American Sprinkler Jr1
10:20 Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
10:30 Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet /Karma Enterprises Micro Max
10:40 Open Shifter
10:50 Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
Pre Final 11:00 ~ 12:45 (Lap times are in bold)
11:00 8 Laps Surface Magic Kid Kart
11:15 10 laps Weifield Group LO206 Adult
11:30 10 laps American Sprinkler Jr1
11:45 12 laps Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
12:00 10 laps Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet /Karma Enterprises Micro Max
12:15 12 laps Open Shifter
12:30 10 laps Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
12:45 – 1:30 Lunch Break
Finals (1:30-4:05)
1:30 12 laps Surface Magic Kid Kart
1:45 18 laps Weifield Group LO206 Adult
2:05 18 laps American Sprinkler Jr1
2:30 20 laps Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
2:55 15 laps Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet /Karma Enterprises Micro Max
3:20 20 laps Open Shifter
3:45 18 laps Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
4:30 B2 Energy Trophy PresentationColorado Karting Tour Race Report: Round 4: SBR Motorsports Park, Counter-Clockwise
The Colorado Karting Tour returned to Calhan, Colorado’s SBR Motorsports Park for Round 4 of racing action. As was the case for Round 2 of the series, the facility was immaculately prepared, and presented a challenge to returning racers by reversing the direction from the previous race, to run counter-clockwise. The weather was just as hot as the action on track, and it appears that summer weather is now truly here to stay for the rest of the season. Despite the heat, 61 of Colorado’s finest racers came out to enjoy the race day.
The drivers in the Surface Magic Kid Karts have shown consistent improvement as the CKT season has progressed, and Round 4 served as further proof that these young racers continue to learn about the core fundamentals of racing. In qualifying, Archer Eversman placed his #22 out front, with a time of 41.809. Hudson Morrow made it clear that he would be a factor during the race, qualifying a close 2nd, with Joel Lewis placing her #51 in 3rd. In the pre final, Morrow and Eversman made a quick getaway into the lead, while Lewis and #1 Kaden Dosmann battled close behind. While Morrow was able to get the best of Eversman at the drop of the green, the two drivers ran the entire contest nose to tail, with Eversman giving his all to find a way by. At the line, Morrow took a well-deserved victory to the applause of spectators and parents, followed by Eversman, Dosmann, and Lewis. As the drivers took to the track for the main, spectators began to gather yet again at the trackside fencing, eager to see what would develop out front. This time it was Eversman who would get the opening lap advantage while Morrow gave spirited chase in his #55. Just as in the pre final, Dosmann and Lewis ran closely together, and it was unclear which one would prevail for the majority of the contest. By lap 9 of the 12-lap contest, it was Eversman’s race to lose, and it seemed he had no intent of letting that happen. Suddenly, however, Eversman began to slow, looking down towards his motor as he coasted to a stop, his chain laying limply to the side of the rear drive sprocket. Officials were quickly to him, and a dejected Eversman was relegated to the infield to watch the remainder of the race progress. With #22 out of his way, Morrow wasted no time inheriting the lead, and would take a commanding victory at the checkered. Behind him, Lewis would have the final say in the heated contest for 2nd, with Dosmann finishing a solid 3rd. Gianni Brienza was consistent throughout the day, and placed her #17 in 4th at the checkered. #5 Gage Korn showed marked improvement all day, and would round out the top 5. Many in racing believe that to win you must prepare, run the proper line, and tune your chassis to perfection. While this is often seems to be the case, others would argue that you also need a bit of luck on your side. After this weekend, it is likely that Eversman may be found wearing red, searching for four leaf clovers, and avoiding ladders before the main event at the next round at IMI. The CKT staff also wishes to commend the entire Kid Kart field for their excellent display of patience, race craft, and experience at Round 4.
The Weifield Group LO206 field saw some familiar suspects at the top of the timing sheets in qualifying. Austin Chalman placed his #2 Tonykart on pole with a time of 48.892, and was followed by Adam Kasick and Norbert Lacko. In the heavy class Jeremy Davis would set the pace, with a time of 50.874, taking the top spot over Zac Dieter and Brian Hoffman. At the drop of the green for the pre final Kasick would place his #173 up front. However, Chalman wasn’t done, and by lap 2 he would rise to the top spot. Kasick managed to find a way by several laps later, and would take the victory. In the main, Kasick found his way to the front, but was dogged in the early going by Chalman, who patiently followed #173, looking for a way by. However, a broken chain would sideline the driver of the #2, and Kasick was left to cruise to take a sizeable win. ‘Ironman’ Norbert Lacko would finish 2nd in #007, with Henry Korn finishing 3rd. In the heavy class, it was again Jeremy Davis taking the victory, with a finish of 4th overall after a spirited battle with the #556 of Dieter, who would round out the top 5. Behind Dieter and Davis, Mike Weber, Brian Hoffman, and Ben Berry battled for the remaining positions in thrilling fashion, with Berry placing his #10 ahead in 6th.
The American Sprinkler Junior 1 class has consistently been one of the most hotly contested classes at the Colorado Karting Tour. While some may have doubted it to be possible, it seems that these young racers keep finding ways to rachet up the intensity of the competition throughout the field as the season progresses. In qualifying, Cole Tuttle made it clear that the speed he demonstrated at Round 3 was not a fluke, turning a remarkable lap of 44.422. While fast, Tuttle’s #61 was among good company at the front, with the 5 separated by less than half a second! In the pre final, Tim Trostel placed his #78 Margay out front, leading from flag to flag. However, it was not an easy victory, as Tuttle, Macy Williams, and Nolan Payne ran nose to tail for the majority of the contest, all within easy striking distance of the leader. As the drivers headed out onto the track for the final, the fences were lined with spectators from all classes, eager to see what these young competitors could do. As the field roared into turn 1, it was Trostel that would again gain the early advantage. However, #14 Macy Williams managed to find slightly more speed for the main, and on lap 9 made her move to the front, bringing Tuttle with her, relegating Trostel to 3rd. Williams sensed that Tuttle and company were hot on her heels, and drove defensively for several laps, hoping that she could shake them loose. Her attempts were to no avail, and with two laps to go, it was a 3-kart contest up front. As the white flag fell, Tuttle closed in to Williams on the main straight, and drove to the outside of Williams heading into turn 1. Both drivers refused to give an inch, and mid-way through the corner contact was made, which slowed both drivers. Trostel sensed that contact was coming, and managed to expertly maneuver past both drivers as they wrestled for control. As the checkered fell, Trostel pumped his hand in the air, sensing that he had come out on top in an intense final lap. Following Trostel to the line would be Tuttle, Williams, Payne, and #33 Jake Farreny.
Round 4 of The Colorado Karting Tour’s Unser Karting Combined Junior Max/Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open Tag boasted a strong field of entrants, with 10 taking to the technical SBR course. In qualifying Cole Thompson placed his #289 machine out front, with a time of 41.550. Cody Dempster and Weston McDonald-Clatt would complete the top 3. In the pre final Dempster would jump to an early advantage in his #222. However, it was #217 Liam Letzsch who was the main story of the race, overcoming technical issues after qualifying to take over the lead on lap 5. Once Letzsch had the lead, he never relinquished it, and would lead Thompson and Dempster to the line. In the main, Letzsch picked up where he left off in the pre final, and gradually opened up a sizable advantage during the 18-lap contest. As Letzsch stretched out his lead, Dempster would overtake Thompson, who ran in 3rd for several laps before a hard-charging Mason Frank placed his #313 in 3rd after starting at the back of the field. In the end, Letzsch would cruise to large victory, while a closing Frank would not be able to overtake Dempster, and would have to settle for 3rd. Thompson would finish in 4th, with McDonald-Clatt rounding out the top 5.
Like their friends in Junior 1, the Kramer Roofing Combined Junior 1 Cadet/Micro Max drivers were well known to the CKT paddock for putting on a fun show. As a result, it was with a sizable audience that #7 Chase Groff would place his Birel on pole in qualifying with a time of 46.550. In Junior 1 Cadet, #54 Jennifer Baker would set the pace with a time of 46.915. Groff piloted his kart to the front at the drop of the green in the pre final, with Baker in hot pursuit. #88 Gabby Brienza made use of her Micro Max power on lap 4, and slipped by Baker into 2nd. Behind the leaders, #43c Brody Moore ran a consistent race to finish 4th, while Alex McPherson lead a lengthy gaggle of karts in 5th for much of the race, before a late spin relegated him to 10th. Trayc Walker-Scott bided his time, and would finish 5th at the line. In the main, it was again Groff taking the advantage at the start. Behind him, Brienza and Baker ran nose to tail during much of the contest. On lap 8, a spin by Brienza slipped her further down the running order than her pace early on reflected, to finish the race in 8th. As a result, Baker inherited the 2nd position, and would lead the Junior 1 Cadets to the line to take yet another victory this season, followed by Moore, #61 Dylan Archer, and Walker-Scott.
The Open Shifters were next to take to the track at SBR, and #68 Stephen Jenks took advantage of fresh rubber to run the fastest lap of the day in qualifying, at 40.468. In the pre final, Jenks again took the top spot, as he stretched out a sizeable lead over #77 Phillip Craycraft, who put on an excellent demonstration of kart-control, as he wrestled an ill-handling go kart. In the main Jenks again got the advantage on the start, and would rocket to an enormous lead by the end of the 15 lap contest. #45 Zac Dieter pounced on Craycraft early, but was ultimately unable to hold the #77 off, and would have to settle for 3rd.
The Glass Works Combined Mini Max/Junior 2 field featured the return of a front runner to the series in qualifying, as #105 Joe Brienza narrowly edged #198 Cameron Lazaroff and #114 Macy Williams. In Junior 2 #28 Bridgett Weidner would put in a time of 46.308. In the heat, it was Brienza up front, leading Lazaroff and #102 Maximilian Opalski to the line. At the drop of the green for the main Lazaroff charged into the lead on the opening lap, but Brienza was not to be denied, and by lap 2 was in command. From there, it was all Brienza out front, and he would gradually open up a large lead to take his second win of the season at the checkered. Lazaroff drove a smooth race, and gave spirited chase throughout to finish in 2nd. Behind the front runners, Williams would soldier on to finish in 3rd after opening lap contact with Opalski. #137 Payton Johnson and #118 Jack Armstrong ran nose to tail throughout the day, and demonstrated great clean racing, and would come home in 4th and 5th respectively. Bridget Weidner was smooth all day, and would take the win in the Junior 2 category, for 7th overall.
After the races, CKT staff and competitors packed up, and enjoyed the B2 Energy trophy presentation. The race day had served as a reminder to the competitors that the summer months were here to stay, and will continue to test them in the months to come. Despite the heat, the day had been a success, due in no small part to the racers, who demonstrated poise on the track, and went the extra mile to help each other out in the paddock. A special thanks should be extended to Chip, Ian, Doug, Eric, Makalie, Hunter, Kenny, Julie, and all the corner workers for working together to create a safe and fun environment for racers. In addition, CKT wants to thank Lee and Ivy of SBR Motorsports Park for preparing such a great venue for us to visit. The Colorado Karting Tour would like to remind spectators, parents, and competitors that their conduct both on and off the track is taken into account by officials, and the main goal of kart racing in Colorado is to create a fun, fair, and constructive environment for all racers. If you’d like to reach out about racing with CKT, have constructive comments or suggestions for improvements, or have administrative questions, please contact the Colorado Karting Tour at [email protected]
The Colorado Karting Tour will travel next to IMI Motorsports Park on July 3, 2016. This event will utilize the fast and flowing IMI circuit in the counter-clockwise direction.
Please register for this event online at: http://coloradokartingtour.com/registration
For complete race results and lapcharts from SBR Round 4 see: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1286285
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