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:usa: The greatest people in the world are karters. We have a true sense of community and when one of our partners is hurting, we are all hurting. Such is the story of Lee and Ivy Seigel.
Lee and Ivy dreamed of running a successful kart track and gave everything they had to fulfill this dream for us, the Colorado kart racers. I have raced at their challenging SBR track in Calhan, Colorado many times and I always look forward to seeing Lee and Ivy with their smiles and a sincere thank you for coming down from Denver. Unfortunately, they just lost their house and all possessions in the Black Forest Fire. When you are sitting in your own home, take a look around and imagine losing everything you have. A scary thought for sure. For Lee and Ivy, this is not imaginary. This is a real-life nightmare.
KART RACING FOR HEROES, the Colorado Junior Kart Club and the Pikes Peak Racing Club will be working together to raise funds for Lee and Ivy Seigel.
On Saturday August 3rd, KART RACING FOR HEROES will set up HEROES races between the police, first responders, and the military (National Guard, Air Force and Army). We would also like to run a special race for firefighters from the area to say thank you for battling the wildfires you have experienced over the last few years. As always, kart racing is a great way to remove stress without the use of alcohol or drugs; a central theme of KART RACING FOR HEROES. We have secured local news and TV coverage of this event that will generate support from the local community.
Sunday, August 4th is the SBR race day for the CJKC and the PPRC. We will turn this into a day of fund raising for Lee and Ivy Seigel.
What can you do? Please contact us with donations that we can use in a raffle to raise funds… Example of items we have all ready for raffle… diamond pendant necklace, free kart practice, fuel, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning. We need more. Let’s make this a super event for all of us karters so we can say we did this for one of our friends.
KART RACING FOR HEROES
Craig Mansfield
303 242 2929Craig – PPKRC’s web site says saturday 8/3 is a test and tune day prior to their club race on Sunday 8/4.
Can you please add some details to Saturday? Can one test and tune a kart that is intended to race Sunday? Can the same kart be used to participate Saturday somehow in your event?
Thanks! Leo.
:usa: Leo, The test and tune is still a go for Saturday. The time slot for the KART RACING FOR HEROES is from 12 to 2. The rest of time is fore testing for Sunday. The Heroes use the rental fleet only. Hope to see yo there.
Craig Mansfield
KART RACING FOR HEROES
303 242 2929Craig, you are worthy of immense respect. Karting’s lucky to have you.
Best in this venture and in them all.
:usa: Hello to all karters coming to SBR’s biggest event Aug 3-4.
Here is the schedule for Saturday’s Test and Tune and Heroes races.
Kart Racing for Heroes
3 August 2013 at SBR Motorsports ParkSchedule:
0600: Gates Open with reserved parking for VIP/Press, Event Grand Marshall/ Official Starter and EMTS/Ambulance.
0630: Club Racer sign-in for PPKRC/CJKC (this is for club racers who did not pre-register on-line for Sundays Race). All others sign-in with SBR, including Test and Tune participants.
0800: Track goes hot for Club Racers morning Test and Tune (transponders required).
0900: Kart Racing for Heroes sign-in with Craig Mansfield (KRFH President), for safety brief, pit stop procedures, issue of race apparel, transponders and kart assignments.
1000: EMT/Ambulance arrives receives radio and race brief from Dave Trujillo (Safety Director).
1030: Morning Club racer Test and Tune session ends, followed by Opening Ceremony/Official Introductions, posting of American Flag and National Anthem.
1100: Media Race (Lemans Start) 8 Laps, followed by Heroes practice and race (Lemans Start).
2:00: Heroes post-race awards presentations and event sponsor/s recognition.
2:30: Afternoon Test and Tune begins for Club Racers.
5:30: Club Racer Test and Tune ends and track opens for rental karts and Arrive and Race drivers, ends at dusk or as determined by SBR.
Notes:
⁃ All personnel must sign-in with SBR for test and tune and Heroes Race.
⁃ Club Racers who do not pre-register on-line for Sundays Race will sign-in with their club as required.
⁃ Pits will remain cold all weekend (no driving karts in pits).See you all there
Craig Mansfield
KART RACING FOR HEROES
303 242 2929Participants of the Kart Racing For Heroes / Pikes Peak Kart Racing Club at SBR Motorsports can stay at the Hampton Inn Colorado Springs Central Air Force Academy Hotel at a discounted rate of $81/night per room from August 2-3, 2013. Rate is subject to tax and availability.
The hotel offers:
• Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
• Completely remodeled rooms and flat screen TV’s with high definition channels
• Complimentary high speed internet access
• Walking distance to Old Chicago, TGI Friday’s, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse, and a convenience store.
• Indoor heated pool and fitness center
• Easy access to I-25 off Woodmen Road and close proximity to attractions:
o US Air Force Academy (6 minutes, 3 miles)
o Garden of the Gods (12 minutes, 7 miles)
o US Olympic Training Center (15 minutes, 9 miles)
o Manitou Springs (19 minutes, 13 miles)
o Pikes Peak Cog Railroad (20 minutes, 14 miles)
o Royal Gorge Route Railroad (1 hour 5 minutes, 54 miles)
o Royal Gorge Bridge & Park (1 hour 24 minutes, 66 miles)
• 24-hour coffee/tea service in lobby
• Free local callsThe address of the hotel is:
I-25 & Woodmen Road • 7245 Commerce Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO. 80919
Ph 719-593-9700 • F 719-598-0563Directions to the hotel can be found on the website: http://www.ColoradoSpringsCentralAFA.HamptonInn.com
Craig Mansfield
KART RACING FOR HEROES
303.242.2929
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