Reminder: $20 Service Fee for Registration Payments Processed TracksideEffective Spring 1, 2016 any race registration payment that is processed outside of the online registration portal (i.e. you register online & select "Pay at Track") using a credit card swipe, cash or check will incur a $20 service charge. The $20 service charge applies to race registration only not spectator passes. Save money and pay for your race registration through the online registration portal using a computer, tablet or phone. You can pay using the online race registration portal in advance or on raceday using any device at home or at the track. 2016 GCKI Rules, Regulations and Classes
The 2016 GCKI Rules and Regulations and 2016 GCKI Classes have been posted on the website to be viewed and downloaded. Changes have been highlighted for easy reference.
2016 GCKI Race Schedule
2016 GCKI Rules and Regulations 218 PDF January 2016 GCKI Newsletter
.2016 GCKI General Membership Meeting On Wednesday evening January 6th GCKI held its annual all-members meeting at the Memorial West Community Club. The facility, arranged and hosted by Becky and Bill Choice, continues to serve as an excellent venue for this important event. We had an excellent turnout of members representing all of the classes raced at GCKI. The topics were discussed positively and decisions were reached that will shape the club and form the basis of our operations for the next year. Finances for 2015 were reviewed in detail. With record racing participation in 2015 as well as reduced needs for facility maintenance, the financial picture of the club is stronger than it has ever been. As a result, the club will be reinvesting those funds into strategic facility improvements that will continue to enhance everyone’s enjoyment at the track. FacilitiesFacilities improvements completed during 2015
Facilities improvements planned for 2016
SponsorshipResulting from the adoption of SKUSA Evinco tires as the spec tire for TaG and Shifter classes, the combined partnership of 3G Kart Racing and SKUSA will serve as GCKI’s overall Title Sponsor. We are very grateful for the support of many longtime GCKI sponsors who have continued to support our club. Please endeavor to support these great supporters of GCKI whenever your purchasing decisions allow. GCKI is always looking to add businesses that are interested in furthering their exposure through a beneficial affiliation with GCKI. Please contact members of our Sponsorship Committee for details. 2016 GCKI Race ScheduleThe membership reviewed the proposal for race dates in the 2015 season. In a best-effort to avoid conflicts with holidays, major karting events, and motorsports events in the Houston, TX area the following schedule was adopted:
Changes to 2016 RulesSpec Tires – It was agreed by the members that GCKI will continue to use the MG-SK “whites” tires (now re-branded as Evinco) as our spec tire for all SKUSA-based classes (Tag & Shifter) SKUSA Evinco Blue will be the spec tire for cadets. The four stroke classes (Chonda and L206) may run either SKUSA Evinco Blue (hard) or MG HZ (Red). This adoption will have multiple benefits. First and foremost, it enables the club to receive a very generous season sponsorship from 3G and SKUSA. 3G and SKUSA will also provide a set of tires to each of the 2015 season high-points champions in each of the Evinco spec classes. It also enables out-of-town racers to run at GCKI with the same tires they would use at sanctioned SKUSA events. This rule will be in effect as of the first race of the 2016 season (Cadet classes have until the third race to switch to Evinco tire). Rotax sanctioned classes will utilize that series’ specified compound of MOJO tires. Kid kart tires will remain “open.” Rain tires will continue to be open for all non-Rotax classes. MOJO “wets” will be mandatory for Rotax rain races.
Kid Karts
LO206
All Classes
2016 GCKI Officers, Elected Board of Trustee, Compensated and Position VolunteersWe continue to see more and more membership involvement in the leadership of the club. For 2016, we’ll see a healthy mix of continued service by experienced club veterans along with the introduction of fresh talent into our key positions. Voluntary Officer Roles Compensated Race-Day Roles Volunteer Positions Elected Board of Trustees I would like to thank all the outgoing, incoming and continuing leadership and volunteers of GCKI. Without your dedication and help, the success of this club would not be possible. I would like to wish everyone a safe, competitive and FUN 2016 season at GCKI! Paul Jones GCKI Welcomes Ladies 4-Stroke Class @ GCKI Spring Race 5 - March 29th, 2015GCKI is very excited to announce the much anticipated, new Ladies 4-Stroke class. So call your moms, call your wives, call your girlfriends and call your sisters becasue they are not going to want to miss out on this fun, affordable class for Ladies Only! Ladies 4-Stroke Class
Questions? Check out the GCKI forum post "New Ladies 4-Cycle Class!" GCKI Announces New Sponsor - Joe Bauhs Motorsports
Joe Bauhs Motorsports is a family owned kart service company with a direct focus on bringing quality services and products to the Houston karting community.
Joe has been racing and tuning karts for over 20 years, having himself won many Regional and National Titles and Events, he has worked as a tuner for novices through Pro drivers in karts and has experience working with Formula Ford, Spec Racer Ford, Legend and Late Model Sprint cars.
JB Motorsports is here to serve our customers first, not just on club race weekends but also during private test sessions where you just want to get out to the track and test to find the right set-up or work on driving technique. Our team works with the youngest drivers all the way through to seasoned drivers running in Masters classes, but in each case our customers are people who love to race and want to enjoy what they are doing to the fullest.
Visit JB Motorsports website at www.jbmotorsports.net Phone: (713) 202-1547 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. GCKI Is Featured in Katy Magazine!
Gulf Coast Karters is featured in the Groups section of the winter issue of Katy Magazine! Check out the Winter issue! You can find free copies of Katy Magazine at many area locations starting this week! For a complete list of places where you can find the publication, please visit our website at http://www.katymagazine.com/where-to-find-it/ You can also view and share the electronic link to your story by visiting: http://www.katymagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Katys-Karters.pdf We hope you enjoy the issue! Race Day Schedule
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