GCKI Participates In Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series

Gulf Coast Karters is participating in the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series again in 2016!

Have you ever wondered how you stand up against other racers in your state or region of the country? That is the premise behind the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series. “We wanted to incorporate the fun and excitement of racing the 206 crate engine with a program that supports both the racers and local tracks running it” stated David Klaus, Director- Briggs & Stratton Racing.

See how you rate against other LO206 racers in our region. GCKI will be sending the race results to Briggs & Stratton after each race so they can enter the results into their database which keeps track of the region's points standings.

Racers in each region will be competing for over $11,000 in generators and pressure washers. “Great prizes along with bragging rights are on the line as well as every racer’s cumulative points will go towards crowning our 2015 ‘Top 206’ tracks.”

More information on the series and prizes is on the Briggs & Stratton Weekly Racing Series website http://www.briggswrs.com

Reminder of Practice Day Procedures

With the 2016 Race season well underway and record membership in hand, we are starting to see significant turnout on some of our practice days. We sometimes have as many on a practice day as a full race day. That being said, it is appropriate we review what should be appropriate procedures on these busy days.

First and foremost, safety is the number one concern. No activity or procedure should not be done on these days that would not be allowed on a full race day. Those include:

• Practice days are for members only
• All race gear needs to be on while on the track, including neck braces
• No spectators on the track, karts only
• No kart stands or recovery while karts are on the track
• No fueling in the grid area (it will destroy the asphalt)
• No mixing of inappropriate classes
• Be considerate of the time on the track, particularly when there are large groups
• Make sure everyone knows what the group make up and order is (this is your club, let’sall help run it)
• No speeding in the hot grid area
• No driving karts on the pit runners
• Keep the place clean, please empty the trash to the dumpster

If we all make the effort to be courteous and help each other, we will all have a great day at the track.

New Race Day Schedule and Race Registration Payment Reminder

Written by Gary Kincade, GCKI Race Director

Gary Kincade, the GCKI Race Director would like to remind you of our new race day times starting with GCKI Spring 1 Race by Joe Bauhs Motorsports  February 7th, 2016. Controlled practice starts at 9:00am with two seven minute sessions for 6 classes, ending at 10:45.  Drivers meeting to follow shortly after. 

Also please be sure to pay for your race registraion online to avoid the $20 surcharge for registration payment at the track. You can register online from any device at home or at the track. The $20 surcharge only applies to race registration payments processed trackside using cash, checks or credit card swipe and does not apply to pit pass purchases. 

Reminder: $20 Service Fee for Registration Payments Processed Trackside

Effective 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

Written by Paul Jones, GCKI President

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
2016 GCKI Classes 216K PDF
2016 GCKI Race Schedule 236K PDF