Please note that the Texas Mini Grand Prix will be hosting their races at GCKI on the following dates & the track will be closed to karting.
Spectators are welcome! More information about Texas Mini Grand Prix racing can be found here https://texasminigrandprix.com/ We are excited to announce the return of the Greater Houston Race Series (GHRS) for 2024!
NOTE: The new compound Evinco tires are now available, GHRS races will be "drivers choice" of either the old or new compound tires applicable to your race class.
GHRS will be a 14-race season, 7 at Speedsportz and 7 at GCKI. This will be made up of a Spring and Fall Championship, with the best 5 out of 7 races per season counting for points. To be eligible for a season championship you must compete in at least 2 events at each track per Spring or Fall Season. (Double header counts as one race event for drop purposes) In addition to the Spring and Fall Series winners, the 2024 GHRS overall Championship will be the combined Spring and Fall Series best 5 of 7 race points. A minimum of 4 races per venue is required to qualify for the 2024 overall championship.
Members of either SRP or GCKI pay $75 race entry fee, which includes ONLY the racers wrist band. All others buy wrist band at the gate.
The non-member entry fee at both tracks is $125.
Club members may practice for free the day before a race at both tracks, Non-members pay the track defined practice day fee.
The race format shall be controlled practice, followed by qualifying session, 12 lap Pre-final, 16 lap main.
In the event a class has less than 4 entries, race day trophies will be awarded for one less than the number of entries. Each class MUST have a minimum of 5 entries for that race to count towards season points.
Classes may be combined on track at the discretion of the race director, depending on the number of entries.
4-stroke classes will have the option of running MS93 or Bucee’s ethanol free 92 octane gasoline.
All classes shall run Evinco Blue tires, except TAG and Shifter which run Evinco Red.
*Classes may be added/dropped, or weights modified if needed to enable fair and competitive racing.
Katy, TX, July 2023 – Cooper Shipman added another feather to his cap by emerging victorious in the KA100 Senior class at the United States Pro Kart Series National Karting Race held on June 25th, 2023. The event took place at the illustrious New Castle Motorsports Park in New Castle, Indiana, and showcased Shipman's exceptional skills and unwavering determination on the track.
Here are the updated points as of GCKI Fall Race 6. A big "Thank You!" to all the kart racers and spectators that attended!
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Helio Meza made waves this weekend in the United States Pro Kart Series by taking first place in the KA100 Senior category and fifth place in the X30 Pro category while competing under Iron Rock Motorsports. His impressive performance has earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the most promising young drivers in the sport.
At just 15 years old, Meza has already built a solid track record in karting. He started racing go-karts at the age of 6 as a hobby, and started competing more rigorously in 2017. By the time he turned 14, he had already won several local, regional, and national championships. He joined Iron Rock Motorsports, a well-respected karting team based in Texas, who mentor him as one of their drivers.
Meza's success in the US Pro Kart Series is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. The competition is one of the most competitive karting events in the country, attracting some of the best drivers from all over the world. Meza's victory in the KA100 Senior category is particularly impressive, as it is known for being one of the most fiercely contested categories in the series.
Meza has developed a reputation as a disciplined and strategic driver. He is known for his
For now, though, Meza is content to continue honing his skills in karting, and he is already looking forward to the next US Pro Kart Series competition. With his natural talent and unwavering dedication to the sport, there is no doubt that Meza will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of karting for years to come. Congratulations to our fellow GCKI Member, Helio Meza! |
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