Sponsors

 

GCKI would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting Gulf Coast Karters and kart racing. Please visit our sponsor's websites by clicking on the logos below.

 

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Evinco logo
GCKI spec tire

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Scott Boone
Jay Kleinheinz
Rich Stoffle
Ryan McGuigan
John Brak
Paul Jones
Martijin Kelderman
Marcel Dalby
Wade Salazar
Edgard Sadek
Roger Atonsen
Nkechinyere Adegboyega
James Curwood
Gharib Ouaich

SILVER SPONSORS

Gary Walker

 

2025 Race Season Sponsorship Package


Join the exciting times at Gulf Coast Karters and take advantage of the opportunity to be a 2025 club Sponsor!

Gulf Coast Karters, Inc. (GCKI) of Katy, Texas, is one of the finest member-owned, family oriented nonprofit karting clubs in Texas. GCKI has had an average of over 800 entries per year in our kart races over the last three years and over 5000 visitors to our events during that time. We are confident that GCKI sponsorships will be a valuable use of your advertising dollars. Serving the South Texas area for over 45 years, GCKI is home to some of the nation’s top national and international drivers!

GCKI Activities Scheduled for 2025:

  • Greater Houston Race Series (7 races)
  • Enduro Race (1 race)
  • Texas Mini Grand Prix (TMGP) (5 races)
  • Memerbship use of the track and facilities (throughout the year)

GCKI would like to invite you or your company to join the excitement of the 2025 racing season by becoming a sponsor! Sponsor names and logos will be prominently displayed on our website and at our facilities throughout the year for all to see.  Please support this great non-profit track and put your company's name in the middle of all of the 2025 action.

Sponsorship packages are as follows:

  • GCKI Silver Sponsor - $500 per year. These sponsors will be recognized for their contributions on the GCKI Website and include 6 feet of fence advertising space.
  • GCKI Gold Sponsor - $1,000 per year. These sponsors will be recognized on the GCKI website and includes two 6-foot fence advertising spaces.
  • GCKI Platinum Sponsor - $1,200 per year. A Platinum Sponsor receives the right to store their kart or motorcycle racing trailer at the GCKI facility in a designated location along the pit runner for a 1 year term.  Terms & Conditions apply.
  • GCKI Diamond Sponsor - $2,500 per year. These sponsors will be recognized for their contributions on the GCKI Website and include Four 6-foot fence advertising spaces.

      • All sponsors will have their company logo in all our GCKI membership correspondence, sent out to our 355+ members.
      • Company name and logo on the GCKI web site www.racekarts.com with a prominent link to your site for allvisitors to see and visit. The GCKI website is one of the oldest karting websites on the internet. In 2023, thewebsite logged over 47K unique visitors, and over 2,830K page loads.

Thank you for considering GCKI. We are a non profitnonprofit organization all revenue (including sponsorships) are used to improve our facility and alsoand used to promote motorsports in the south Texas area.

Are you ready to join the excitement at GCKI? Please contact one of the following Sponsorship Committee Members:

Jay Kleinheinz - Sponsorhsip Chairman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. +1 713-825-6887

Pit Lease Terms & Conditions

PIT SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into on this date, by and between:

LESSOR: Gulf Coast Karters, Inc., a Texas corporation with its principal office located at 1304 Danbury Road, Houston, Texas ("GCKI" or "Lessor")
and
LESSEE: The GCKI Master Member identified in the online registration system ("Lessee")

WHEREAS, Lessor desires to lease certain pit space to Lessee, and Lessee desires to lease such pit space from Lessor, the parties agree as follows:

  1. PREMISES AND TERM
    1.1. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the pit space    identified through GCKI's online system (the "Premises"), for a term of one (1) year commencing on the date of this Agreement.
    1.2. The specific location and dimensions of the Premises shall be as designated by GCKI's Board of Directors and marked accordingly on the property.
  2. RENT AND ELIGIBILITY
    2.1. Lessee shall pay annual rent of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) per pit space, due in advance through GCKI's website.
    2.2. Only current GCKI Master Members in good standing are eligible to lease and maintain pit spaces.
  3. USE AND LIMITATIONS
    3.1. Permitted Use: The Premises shall be used solely for the storage of karts and related equipment and to facilitate track practice access.
    3.2. Prohibited Use: The Premises shall not be used for overnight accommodation of any kind.
    3.3. No Warranties: Lessor makes no representations or warranties regarding:
          3.3.1. The suitability of the Premises for any particular use
          3.3.2. The security of stored items
          3.3.3. Protection against theft, flooding, weather damage, or other hazards
  4. ACCESS AND TEMPORARY RELOCATION
    4.1. Event Accommodation: Lessor may require temporary relocation of Lessee's property to accommodate GCKI events, provided that:
        4.1.1. Lessor shall provide at least thirty (30) days' written notice
        4.1.2. Lessee shall cooperate in relocating equipment either on-site or off-site as required
        4.1.3. Lessee's failure to cooperate shall constitute a breach of this Agreement
  5. UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
    5.1. Electricity is available for Lessee's use while on the Premises but must be disconnected when Lessee is not present.
    5.2. Lessee shall:
        5.2.1.  Maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition
        5.2.2. Remove all trash and debris
        5.2.3. Return the Premises in its original condition upon termination, excepting ordinary wear and tear
  6. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
    6.1. Lessee shall not assign this Agreement or sublet any portion of the Premises without Lessor's prior written consent.
  7. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
    7.1. The following shall constitute events of default:
        7.1.1. Failure to pay rent when due
        7.1.2. Loss of GCKI Master Member status
        7.1.3. Violation of any term or condition of this Agreement
    7.2. Upon default, Lessor may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice.
    7.3. No refunds shall be issued for unused portions of the term or early termination for any reason.
  8. RENEWAL
    8.1. Renewal Rights: Lessee may renew this Agreement before the expiration date of the term for the following year, subject to:
        8.1.1. Availability of the Premises
        8.1.2. Lessor's right to terminate or deny renewal at its sole discretion
        8.1.3. Lessee's continued eligibility as a GCKI Master Member
    8.2. Unrenewed spaces become available to eligible GCKI members on a first-come, first-served basis.
  9. INDEMNIFICATION
    9.1 Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor harmless from:
        9.1.1. All claims arising from Lessee's use of the Premises
        9.1.2. Any breach of this Agreement
        9.1.3. Any negligent act or omission by Lessee
        9.1.4. All associated costs, including reasonable attorney's fees
    9.2. This indemnification excludes claims arising from Lessor's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    10.1. Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
        10.1.1. Arbitrator Selection: If parties cannot agree on an arbitrator:
            10.1.1.1. Each party shall select one arbitrator
            10.1.1.2. The selected arbitrators shall jointly choose a third arbitrator
            10.1.1.3. The third arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration
  11. MISCELLANEOUS
    11.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by Texas law.
    11.2. Waiver: No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
    11.3. Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
    11.4. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements.
    11.5. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

LESSOR: Gulf Coast Karters, Inc.

By: GCKI President -----------Authorized Representative

LESSEE:

Print Name

Signature

Phone Number

Date

[Note: Online registration constitutes acceptance of these terms]