GCKI Spring Race 5 July 12th Is CANCELLED

The GCKI Spring Race 5 scheduled for July 12 has been canceled as a result of the Governor’s new Covid rules - no gatherings over 10 outside state wide.

The track remains open for members provided they follow CDC guidelines and Waller County mandatory social distancing (6’).  We will monitor the situation and make updates as we get them.

Scoring, Awards and Classes for the Greater Houston Race Series

The good news is there is no added step or cost to race the Greater Houston Race Series. Just sign up for the designated local club race in a recognized class and you will be scored for the championship. Final standings for the GHRS will be based on the total points from the best 5 of the 7 races (One drop from each track)

The classes that will be eligible for awards for the Greater Houston Race Series are those that are common to both local track series. Those are as follows:

Classes

GCKI 2020 Race Schedule Changes

Please note that the GCKI Spring 3 & GHRS race has changed from May 9th to May 30th May 31st, also the GCKI  Spring 4 race has been changed from June 7th to June 14th, 2020.

The Texas Mini Grand Prix race will be on June 6th & 7th. The track will be closed to karting on those days.

Updated GHRS 2020 Schedule

Please note that due to local government and county COVID-19 restrictions we have had to switch the tracks for the GHRS Races 6 & 7. GHRS Spring Race 6 will now be at Speedsportz Racing Park and GHRS Spring Race 7 will now be at GCKI.

We thank you for your patience as we try to comply with the different county restrictions on group gatherings and do our best to keep you safe and healthy. We appreciate your support of the local karting venues and welcome your participation and look forward to seeing everyone at Speedsportz Racing Park for GHRS Spring 6 race on May 9th, 2020.

GCKI Welcomes Alpinestars and Performance Stop of Houston as Sponsors!

Alpinestars in coordination with Performance Stop of Houston is now the Official Safety Equipment Supplier for Gulf Coast Karters

Alpinestars USA and Gulf Coast Karters are happy to announce that Alpinestars will act as the official safety equipment supplier to GCKI for 2020 and 2021. Already the official partner provider for SKUSA nationally, this new partnership will improve the level of competition in our series.

Founded in 1963 in Northern Italy, Alpinestars has long been known for technical innovation, superior European craftsmanship, excellent comfort and styling. Currently half of the teams in Formula 1 and 95% of the teams in Formula E are equipping their drivers and pit crews in Alpinestars gear as well the top teams in racing (IMSA, SRO, DTM, WEC, Indy car and F1 along with top Karting manufactures such as BirelArt) around the world. This is undoubtedly due to the constant pursuit of perfection found at the top level of motorsport in the world. Through this partnership Alpinestars and GCKI will bring its competitors new technical innovations, developments and special opportunities to equip themselves and team members with some of the best technical products in the world while improving competitor’s performance and safety. 

GCKI has always prioritized the safety of its competitors and their crews. This partnership should help GCKI maintain our excellent reputation for one of the best Karting series in North America. This partnership is further fully supported by Performance Stop based out of Houston Texas with its shop located at MSR Houston. Performance Stop will offer GCKI an opportunity to purchase products track side at upcoming events for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season.

Any drivers or teams wanting to take advantage of this opportunity please contact Michael Anastasio @ Performance Stop E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or web www.performancestop.com

For more information about Alpinestars and their product line, please visit www.alpinestars.com.

We urge our GKC competitors to tag and promote Alpinestars #alpinestars @alpinestars in their social media feeds and posts.

GCKI 2020 Race Schedule

Notes:

• GCKI will award club members year end awards for participation in GCKI races
• GCKI will award year end awards for Spring and Fall winners based on best four of five races, with three races needed to qualify
• Annual GCKI Class Champions will be based on total high points (Spring and Fall) for racers qualifying for both Spring and Fall (at least three races in each season)
• All GCKI races will run all classes (GHRS will only score 206 classes in Summer Shoot out races)