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Race Day Schedule IMI 07-03-2016
Gates Open – 6:30 am ……………….. Registration Open – 7:00a
Morning Warm Up (6 minute Sessions…… 8 minute blocks) 08:00 to 09:04
8:00 – Surface Magic Kid Kart
8:08 – Unser Karting Junior Max / Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
8:16 – Karma Enterprises Micro Max
8:24 – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
8:32 – Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet
8:40 – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
8:48 – American Sprinkler Jr1
8:56 – Open Shifter
9:20 Mandatory Drivers Meeting (Attendance Taken)
Qualifying (8 minute Session…… 10 minute block) 9:50 TO 11:00
09:50 – Surface Magic Kid Kart
10:00 – Unser Karting Junior Max / Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
10:10 – Karma Enterprises Micro Max
10:20 – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
10:30 – Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet
10:40 – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
10:50 – American Sprinkler Jr1
11:00 – Open Shifter
Pre Final (Lap times are in bold) 11:00 TO 12:45
11:10 – 8 Laps – Surface Magic Kid Kart
11:25 – 12 laps – Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
11:40 – 10 laps – Karma Enterprises Micro Max
11:45 – 10 laps – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
Lunch (12:00-12:30)
12:30 – 10 laps – Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet
12:45 – 10 laps – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
1:00 – 10 laps – American Sprinkler Jr1
1:15 – 10 laps – Open ShifterFinals (Lap times are in bold) 1:30 TO 4:05
1:30 – 12 laps – Surface Magic Kid Kart
1:45 – 18 laps – Unser Karting Junior Max/ Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open TaG
2:05 – 15 laps – Karma Enterprises Micro Max
2:30 – 15 laps – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
2:55 – 15 laps – Kramer Roofing Jr1 Cadet
3:20 – 15 laps – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
3:45 – 15 laps – American Sprinkler Jr1
4:10 – 15 laps – Open Shifter
4:45 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/1286285Race 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 3: IMI Motorsport Complex, Counter-Clockwise
The Colorado Karting Tour traveled to Dacono, Colorado’s IMI Motorsports Complex for the 3rd round of the season. Although many CKT racers had already experienced this course at the ‘run your rust off’ race this season, IMI presented a new challenge for many, as the day’s action ran in the opposite direction—clockwise. The air was still, the sun was bright, and the temperature was hot. The action on the track across many of the classes was just as intense as the early summer sun, and the 67 entrants on hand put on outstanding shows in several classes throughout the day.
The Surface Magic Kid Karts were the first to take to the IMI course for qualifying, and Archer Eversman made it clear he had brought his A-game for the day, laying down a lap of 44.255 in his #22 machine. In the heat race, it was all #22 up front, as Eversman smoothly progressed through traffic to take a sizeable victory. Hudson Morrow gave spirited pursuit, while #51 Joelle Lewis and #1 Kaden Dosmann battled throughout the race for 3rd. In the main, Morrow placed his #55 out front early, but was unable to hold off Eversman after the initial lap. Eversman never relinquished the top spot, and crossed the line to take the victory by a margin of 18 seconds. Eversman and Morrow were followed to the line by Lewis and Dosmann. #5 Gage Korn managed to put some mechanical issues in the heat race behind him for the main, and worked his way through the field to finish 5th
The Open Shifter category showed the paddock that great racing doesn’t always require a large field. Xavier Romero placed his #17 machine on pole with a time of 54.602, just narrowly edging out Philip Craycroft’s #77 with a time of 54.628 over the 1 mile course. Romero elected to start from the rear of the field in the heat race, which elevated #2 Max Cortez to the pole position. By the end of the first lap Craycraft had piloted his CRG to a sizeable lead over Cortez and the rest of the field. Romero patiently worked his way through the field to finish second by the end of the heat, and it was clear that Craycraft and Romero would likely duke it out for the win in the main. At the drop of the green, Craycraft shot into the lead as Romero faltered momentarily. In the opening laps, Craycraft drove smoothly to develop a sizeable advantage. However, as the race wore on, the heat began to take its toll on the tires of the #77 machine, and Romero began to close. By the halfway mark, #17 was slowly reeling in Craycraft, who was clearly fighting a slippery track and kart. With only a handful of laps to go, Romero made his move, driving to the inside at the sweeping hairpin before the main straight. Craycraft battled back ferociously, and was able to hold Romero off. The #17 was ultimately not to be denied, however, and capitalized on a slip by Craycraft to take a close victory at the checkered. The CKT racing community showed their support for the great race, clapping and cheering as the drivers pulled in. Romero and Craycraft were followed to the line by #86 Cal Hankis, and #45 Zac Dieter saw his race cut short by a mechanical issue.
Judging by the first two rounds of CKT action, the American Sprinkler Junior 1 drivers were poised to deliver another outstanding example of racecraft and excitement at IMI. In qualifying, the Junior 1 drivers lived up to the hype, with #61 Cole Tuttle taking the pole with a time of 1:01.116, narrowly beating Tim Trostel and Jake Farreny. In the heat, #78 Trostel shot out to an early lead in his Margay. Tuttle ferociously fought back from a poor start, and by lap 2 reassumed the point. Trostel wasn’t done, however, and lead the next few circuits before Tuttle again took away the top spot. Trostel demonstrated his patience by waiting until the final circuit to re-take the lead, crossing the line to win the heat by only 0.158 over Tuttle. Parents, racers, and fans were ecstatic after yet another action filled Junior 1 race, and were eager to see what these young racers would do in the main. At the drop of the green for the main, Trostel piloted his kart to the front, with every intention of staying there. Tuttle had other ideas, and by lap 2 he was slowly reeling in the #78. By lap 4, Tuttle was nipping at Trostel’s heels, and was looking for a way by. After doggedly pursuing Trostel for several laps, a spin in one of the hairpins relegated #61 to the tail end of the field. Dejected but determined, Tuttle turned up the wick and blazed his way through the field, and would finish an impressive 3rd in the final tally. Behind the lead action, Maci Williams piloted her #14 to a smooth second place finish, while #33 Farreny attempted to hold off a charging Tuttle for third. Trostel, Williams, and Tuttle were followed to the line by Farreny and #24 Calen Roach.
Combined Unser Karting Junior Max/Rotax Senior/Rotax Master/Open Tag had a healthy turnout at IMI. #3 Ryan Rudolph set the pace in qualifying, turning a 55.257 in his GP. With Rudolph electing to start at the back in the heat, Liam Letzsch placed his #217 out front before surrendering the lead to Cody Dempster. By lap 8, Rudolph had sliced through the pack, and slipped past #222 to place himself at the front of the pack. Letzsch seized upon Rudolph’s move for the lead to wrestle 2nd away from Dempster at the line. In the main, Letzsch got the jump on the start, but was quickly relegated to second by Rudolph. Once out front, Rudolph began to open up a sizeable lead while Dempster, Letzsch, and Mason Frank engaged in a heated battle. By the middle of the contest, Rudolph appeared to be fading slightly, which allowed the tight pack behind him to close incrementally. Letzsch put the hammer down and gave spirited chase, but in the end Rudolph was able to hold off all challengers to take the win. Letzsch would take 2nd, followed by Dempster, Frank, and #203 Palmer Mahoney.
Kramer Roofing Combined Junior 1 Cadet and Micro Max was another event that CKT racers knew would produce great racing. Trayc Walker-Scott placed his #8 on pole with a time of 1:05.259, just a tick faster than Jennifer Baker’s #54, and Chase Groff’s #7 Micro Max. In the heat, Walker-Scott would capitalize on his pole position starting spot, leading most of the race before Groff used his Rotax power to find a way by at the line. In the main, Baker found another gear, and powered her way to the lead as Groff and Walker-Scott battled for track position. While Baker’s #54 opened up a sizeable advantage, #61 Dylan Archer would capitalize on some bobbles by Groff and Walker-Scott to advance to 2nd position at the checkered. Baker and Archer were followed to the line by Walker-Scott, Groff, and #7c Brian Bradley.
The IMI course favors the smooth, relaxed drivers in the Weifield Group LO206 category, rewarding them with speed and a quick lap time. In qualifying, it appeared that #173 Adam Kasick was the smoothest, as he laid down a time of 1:07.040, placing him ahead of #5 William Barkley and #2 Austin Chalman. In the heat, Barkley didn’t let Kasick get away so easily, and the duo battled for the lead in the latter stages of the heat race. In the main, Kasick immediately began to open up an advantage over Barkley, who seemed to be the only driver capable of nearly matching the #173’s speed. Starting at the back of the pack after some mechanical issues in the heat, #2 Austin Chalman swiftly advanced his way through the field. On lap 9, Barkley pulled into the pits with a mechanical problem and was done for the day. This left Kasick free to cruise to a substantial victory, taking the win by nearly 11 seconds at the end of the 15 lap contest. Behind Chalman, Henry Korn crossed the line in 3rd in his #13 after running a smooth and consistent race. #403 Jeremy Davis mixed it up with several LO206 Light drivers, and came away with the LO206 Heavy class victory, finishing in 4th overall. Rodney Ebersole followed Davis to the line, to take 2nd in class, and round out the overall top 5. Randy Flores placed in 3rd in his #47 kart after a spirited battle with #556 Zac Dieter early in the contest.
The Glass Works Mini Max /Junior 2 field saw a familiar face rise to the top at IMI, as Maximillian Opolski placed his #102 Compkart on pole in qualifying with a time of 59.454. Macy Williams was the only other driver to break the 1:00 barrier in the session, with a time of 59.740. Bridget Weidner set the pace in Junior 2, with a time of 1:03.550. In the heat Opolski shot into the lead early in the running, and never looked back, leading Williams and #137 Payton Johnson to the line. In the main, Opolski got the jump on the start, and began to settle into his rhythm out front. Williams attempted to wring all she could from her #114 Tonykart, but was unable to keep pace with Opolski, who began to slowly open up an advantage. Behind the lead duo, Johnson overtook #145 Duncan Warnke for 3rd, and #118 Jack Armstrong battled #198 Cameron Lazaroff throughout the race. At the line, Opolski would take the win over Williams, Johnson, Warnke, and Lazaroff.
After the races, CKT staff and competitors packed up, and enjoyed the trophy presentation. The race day had tested the teams, the drivers, and the staff in one of the opening weeks of what should be a sweltering summer. Despite the heat, the day had been a success, due in no small part to the racers, who produced clean yet aggressive racing all day. 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. 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 SBR Motorsports Park in Calhan, CO, on June 19, 2016. This event will utilize the beautifully prepared SBR course in the counter-clockwise direction.
Please register for this event online at: http://coloradokartingtour.com/registration
For complete race results and lapcharts from IMI Round 3, see: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1278309Race Day Schedule IMI 6/5
Gates Open – 6:30a
Registration Open – 7:00a
Morning Warm Up (8 minute Sessions)
8:00 – Surface Magic Kid Kart
8:10 – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
8:20 – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
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 – American Sprinkler Jr1
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 – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
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 – American Sprinkler Jr1
Pre Finals (11:00-12:45)
11:00 – 8 Laps – Surface Magic Kid Kart
11:15 – 10 laps – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
11:30 – 10 laps – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
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 – American Sprinkler Jr1
Lunch (12:45-1:30)
Finals (1:30-4:05)
1:30 – 12 laps – Surface Magic Kid Kart
1:45 – 15 laps – Weifield Group LO206 Adult
2:05 – 15 laps – Glass Works Mini Max /Race Life Jr2
2:30 – 18 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 – 18 laps – Open Shifter
3:45 – 15 laps – American Sprinkler Jr1
4:30 B2 Energy Trophy PresentationColorado Karting Tour Race Report: Round 1: Action Karting
After a successful ‘run your rust off’ event at IMI Motorsports Park, The Colorado Karting Tour held the first points race at the Action Karting complex, in Morrison, Colorado on April 24th. Renown within the Colorado karting scene for its tight, physically demanding layout, the season opening event was action packed, and boasted strong entries: Over 70 drivers accounted for 80+ entries.
In Kid Karts, Archer Eversman demonstrated his pace early, narrowly edging out Hudson Morrow in qualifying, with a time of 40.216. In the heat race, the pace of Eversman’s #22 machine was never in question, taking a commanding victory over a hard charging Kaden Dosmann and Joelle Lewis. In the main, it was again all Eversman up front, with Joelle Lewis and Kaden Dosmann following close behind. At the checkered, it was Dosmann who would finish in 2nd, Lewis and 3rd, and Gianni Brienza and Hudson Morrow rounding out the top 5.
The LO206 class is known nationwide for providing cost-effective, fun, and close racing. CKT’s healthy field of LO206 drivers took to the track for qualifying and quickly demonstrated this, with Adam Kasick’s #173 narrowly edging out Will Barkley for the pole. However, in the heat and main, it appeared that Kasick found another level, taking commanding victories in both. Behind, Bill Letzsch would represent the heavy class well after taking 2nd from Ryan Williams in the closing stages of the race. Will Barkley held this position early, but fell to 4th at the finish. At the line, it was Adam Kasick, followed by Bill Letzsch, Ryan Williams, William Barkley, and Rodney Ebersole.
In Junior 1 Cadet and Micro Max, the #88 of Gabby Brienza lead the way in qualifying for Mini Max, while Vaughn Weber set the pace for the Cadet drivers, with times of 48.475 and 48.979 respectively. In the heat race, it was once again Gabby Brienza out front, closely followed by Vaughn Weber and Chase Groff. In the main, Mini Max drivers Brienza and Groff again lead the charge, and faced little contest at the front of the field. Brienza incrementally increased her lead over the #7 of Groff, and would take a commanding victory at the checkered. Vaughn Weber again demonstrated his pace in the Cadet category, navigating lapped traffic with the skill of a veteran driver. Behind Vaughn the action was intense, with the #61 of Dylan Archer and #54 of Jennifer Baker swapping positions multiple times throughout the race. Brody Moore and Luke Fisher also engaged in several battles. At the line it was Brienza, Groff, Weber, Archer, and Baker.
Once the field of Junior Max drivers took to the track for qualifying, it was clear that the competition would be close. #217 of Liam Letzsch narrowly edged out Cody Dempster for pole position, with a lap of 40.578, only 0.016 faster than Dempster’s #222 machine! In the heat race Letzsch lead the way early, with Dempster closely following. On lap 3 Dempster made his move, neatly passing Letzsch heading into a slower hairpin. Letzsch kept a close pace to Dempster, and it seemed CKT was set for a barnburner in the main. However, Dempster had other ideas, and worked with his team to improve the #222 machine for the main. At the green, Dempster swept into the lead, and would run uncontested to the checkered, taking the win by a margin of 3.69 seconds. Behind him, Liam Letzsch charged through the field from 4th to a 2nd place finish at the line. Cole Thompson, Palmer Mahoney, and Weston McDonald-Clatt would fill the top 5.
Max Fedler lead the way in qualifying for Rotax Senior, Master, and Open Tag, with a time of 40.746, a hair quicker than #328 Alex Doman. In the heat, Fedler would again lead the way, taking the win with a healthy margin to spare. In the main, Fedler’s #205 kart was out front during the entirety of the contest, with Mason Frank finishing 2nd. Alex Doman took his spot on the podium in 3rd, with Derek Martin in 4th. #314 Jacob Meister held the 4th position early, but was unable to finish the event, and finished 5th.
In combined Mini Max and Junior 2, #105 Joe Brienza set a swift pace in qualifying, with a time of 42.178. In the heat, it was again all Brienza, who took a sizable victory over #134 Jaden Stohr, and #14 Macy Williams. In the main The #105 yet again showed the way, with Macy Williams, and Maximillan Opslski following until an on track incident ended Opslski’s day early. Front runner Stohr elected to start at the back, and worked his way through the field to finish 5th at the end of the contest. At the line, it was Brienza, Williams, Duncan Warnke, Cameron Lazeroff, and Stohr.
Norbert Laczko lead the way in Shifter qualifying, posting a time of 39.187. At the drop of the green for the heat, the #69 of Laczko got away to a great start, followed closely by Scott Granger and Philip Craycraft. In the main, it was again all Laczko, who lead from flag to flag to claim his first win of the CKT season. The #77 of Craycraft followed closely for several laps, until an off track excursion on lap 3 relegated him to a 3rd place finish at the checkered. #94 Scott Granger ran a consistent pace throughout the day, and was rewarded with 2nd in the main.
Junior 1 was one of the most exciting classes during the weekend, and many competitors, whether in the race or not, lined the fence to watch these young drivers race. In qualifying, Tim Trostel posted a flying lap of 44.123, edging out Macy Williams and Calen Roach for the top spot. In the heat race, Trostel’s #78 once again lead the way. However, the #14 kart of Macy Williams followed closely behind, and made it known that she would be a serious contender in the final. At the drop of the green Trostel charged into the lead, but was relegated to second quickly by Williams. Trostel couldn’t be held off for long, however, and by lap 3 had reassumed the lead, opening up a 4 second advantage by the end of the race to take the checkered for his first win of the season. Further back in the field, the action was just as intense, as the #99, 61, and 43 of Nolan Payne, Cole Tuttle, and Max Frank swapped positions several times during the contest. Payne would suffer issues as a result of racing contact part way through the contest, pre-maturely ending a strong performance. At the line It would be Tuttle in 3rd, Frank in 4th, and Calen Roach in the #24 in 5th.
After the race, trophies were distributed, prizes were drawn, and fun was had until it was time to head on home. CKT competitors and staff were excited by the turnout, and look forward to the series growing throughout the season. CKT’s great competitors, helpful staff, and organized schedule contributed to an efficient and fun day at Action Karting. A special thanks should be extended to Chip, Ian, Doug, Eric, Makalie, Hunter, Kenny, and all the corner workers for working together to create a safe and fun environment for racers. Gia and Christina created lasting memories with great photos out in the infield, and Action Karting and its staff was helpful and attentive to the club’s requests and needs throughout the weekend. 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 SBR Motorsports Park, in Calhan, CO, on May 22.
Please register online at http://coloradokartingtour.com/registration/%20%20where%20members%20race%20for%20$85.CKT
Please be on the lookout for a venue change near the end of the 2016 CKT schedule
Online Registration will close Friday at 10pm. The track Direction will be clockwise. Our race day schedule will be out later this week. Please contact SBR for MG tire, 4t oil availability and Saturdays practice schedule. SBR will NOT have any race fuel, please plan ahead and contact your local provider.
The CKT works together with Track owners to provide a safe, competitive karting experience for our members on race day.
We welcome input from our members at our Board of Directors meetings the second Tuesday of each month, all of our members are welcome to attend. Mr. Fedler we are sharing your proposal with all Colorado Track owners please join us at our next board meeting June 13 to discuss their responses.CJKC
Colorado Karting Tour Fans.
Colorado Karting Tour Race #1 Action Karting 4/24/16
Practice will start at start at 8:00 AM.
Drivers Meeting will begin at 09:30
Race day schedule will be available later this week.
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE Online registration is only $85 and is open until 10:00 PM Friday. The registration fee will increase to $115 the day of the race.
Points will be awarded this race. Please note that in order to earn points racers must be members. To become a member please visit http://coloradokartingtour.com/member-signup/ download the forms, fill them out, and turn them in at the registration table this weekend.
Transponders will be available for rent for $40 per race but we encourage everyone to purchase or rent a transponder from http://www.mylaps.com/en/products/x2-transponder-kart/1624. My laps offers 1-5 year leases: $115 for 1 year, $165 for two years or $279 for 5 years.
Action Karting stated “the track was 60% dry today and should be open tomorrow (4/19/16) if it doesn’t snow tonight.” Please call Action Karting for tire availability the do NOT have race gas please plan accordingly. Action Karting 303-781-4483
L.O.206 Rule update
Maximum rear wheel width 214mm
Gman style body work will not be allowed
L.O. 206 Karts that do NOT meet all rules will scored as an open tag.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend
CJKC
Registration is now open for CKT round #1 April 24th -at Action Karting.
