News Archive
Monday, May 05, 2008
"Promoting fun and safe competition for karting in the Nation's Capital"
Date change for Race #4
Race #4 at Karters Korner has moved to SATURDAY JUNE 7th. Practice will be FRIDAY JUNE 6th from 6:30pm - dark.Friday, May 02, 2008
Rotax Masters weight change
Due to an oversight by the technical commitee, the weight in Rotax Masters will be changed to 375 pounds as of now.This aligns all Rotax classes to be able to compete in the nationals to the RMC rules.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Paiva Championsip brought to you by NCKC gets 2008 underway!
Photo finishes in three events on a perfect spring day at SLMPNCKC got an assist from the weather on a beautiful spring day for the start of the 2008 Paiva Championship. Almost 70 racers showed up to test the track conditions at SLMP in 8 classes, including the Rotax Max Challenge debut of Rotax Senior and Rotax Junior.
The Novices and Rookies gathered for the annual Rookie School on Saturday and learned from some of NCKC's finest including Gord Costello and Kevin Murray. ... Read More...
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Important technical bulletin on markings and seals
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Register online for Race #2
Save time - yours and the execs! Register online for race number 2 (click the link to the right next to race #2)Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Online registration for races 1 and 2 is now available.
Friday, April 18, 2008
SLMP is open for practice this weekend (April 19/20)
Message from the SLMP Promotional director:SLMP is open for practice this weekend, Saturday from 9.a.m to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9.am. to 5 p.m.
Dave Surace
315-681-3278
Friday, April 18, 2008
Novice/Junior Rookie Drivers Course
This years Novice/Junior Rookie drivers course will be held Saturday April 26th at SLMP (Directions).Start time is 10am at the tire wall near the scales/pit exit.
Open to all NCKC Members and required for returning Novice drivers, as well as all new Novice, Junior Lite and Junior Heavy drivers.
Please note, there is no club charge for the course, however you must still pay practice fees for the ... Read More...
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix 2008
Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix date set for Father's Day weekend, June 13-15, 2008Track layout now available here
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
2008 rookie school
Anyone thats interested in attending the novice and rookie school this year,please email your name,age and contact info (email,phone number etc) to training@nckc.net. Due to the amount of snow still at Quyon we are not able to have the school there this year so we are trying to come up with a plan to do this and first we need to know how many people we will have. Thanks Gord CostelloSaturday, March 01, 2008
2008 schedule posted
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Online membership registration is here!
You can now complete your registration for 2008 membership:2008 Membership Application
There are no price changes for 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
2008 Spring AGM Information
What? The 2008 NCKC Spring AGMWhen? Feb 24th, doors 9:30, registration 9:30, call to order 10:30
Where? St. Anthony's Soccer Club - Tifosi Room downstairs (Google Maps)
Can I vote by Proxy? Yes --> Read More...
Monday, February 04, 2008
Dow Honda Indoor Classic brought to you by NCKC
Race Results – Practice Session – no points awardedBaseline Lap – by Luc Thiverge (TK Staff) – 16.079
Gatineau, January 31, 2008 – Top Karting
A terrific and exciting start to the first Dow Honda Indoor Classic at Top Karting was enjoyed by a very good turnout of NCKC veterans, youngsters and friends. The 8 race series gets under way officially February 7 as some of the region's best karters and racers compete for the Indoor Championship.
"It's our way of ... Read More...
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Premiere Karting breaks cover!
Ottawa, Ontario. The PremierKarting.ca Team is please to announce the launch of their new company. Formally named Trudel Racing, PremierKarting.ca is an evolution which happened during the 2007 season for the simple reason of achieving our goal; to offer the best possible service to our customers. Trudel Racing Engines has been servicing the Ottawa area and Eastern Canada for several years, ... Read More...Sunday, December 16, 2007
ONTARIO KART CLUB CHALLENGE COMMITTEE AT WORK FOR 2008
Kart Number registration now available, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU!!!
So far we have Sudbury Kart Club hosting the awesome Sturgeon Falls event, which is going to be even bigger and better than last year, if possible, and everyone is already talking about NOT missing out on that amazing event.
Next on the list is going to be Innisfil Kart Club’s event at Sunset Speedway, and that is sure to be a hit!!! The oval track along with the infield will be used, ... Read More...
Friday, November 23, 2007
2007 awards night photo album
Photo AlbumIf you couldn't make it to the NCKC 2007 Awards Night - or would like to re-visit it - check out our photo gallery complete with captions. The photos were provided by the roving eye of Jason Bolton - and he did a great to capture the fun and the many special moments. All of the photos are available at a very reasonable cost from Jason. There is an email link for your convenience on the main photo ... Read More...
Monday, October 29, 2007
Banquet - Not too late to book a table - or ticket!
Drop Anne Whitten and Pieter van Doorn(pvandoorn@rogers.com)a note and request your ticket and table needs. Tables are round and seat 10, but tables may be reserved for 8.Here's the address:
523 Saint Anthony Street
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Things are getting way EARLIER this year:
The doors will open at 5:00 PM and dinner will get underway at 6:30 ...
Sportsman of the Year: The Smitty
Ballots are ... Read More...
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Take a ride on board a kart during an NCKC race
Want to see what it's like to race karts with NCKC? Check out these onboard and trackside videos of NCKC races!YouTube
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
NCKC is looking for a tire deal for 2008
NCKC is looking for a tire deal for 2008. Please read our Request For ProposalTuesday, October 02, 2007
The 2007 "John Smith" Sportsman of the year ballots
You can download a ballot for the 2007 John Smith sportsman of the year from here:Ballot Download
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
More photos available
Hello again,The first bunch of photos from the KK race #10 have been posted here: Flickr)
The second bunch is here: Flickr
As the days and weeks go on, Jim will be polishing up and posting more and more pictures from these 2 events and with any luck we'll be seeing him again at the track for the next few venues.
-Greg Jewell
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Free photos from Races 9 and 10
Hello,My friend Jim Miles was at Quyon during this race and took a few hundred photos during the qualifying and prefinal races. He condensed it down to the more interesting ones in a hurry and posted them at the following link Flickr album
I've been told that he will eventually be posting up more of the pictures from this event over the next few weeks as he sorts them out. Also, he and his friend Ray came out to ... Read More...
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Updated OKCC Schedules (Note: There is NO Jr. Rotax)
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
UPDATED OKCC DOCS
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Everything you need to know about the upcoming OKCC event at Quyon (part 2)
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Everything you need to know about the upcoming OKCC event at Quyon (part 1)
Thursday, August 02, 2007
OKCC Event 5 Flyer
Friday, July 20, 2007
SPEC FUEL REMINDER
Just a reminder that the spec fuel is ESSO 91 octane from a station in Ottawa.During the fuel testing last week, a few people were found using the non-spec fuel and were given the benefit of the doubt. Anyone failing fuel tech this week will be DQ'ed.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
OKCC Bulletin and Supplemental Regulations update
Bulletin on throttle return springs: BulletinSupplemental rules update (points structure): Rules
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
SUDBURY KART CLUB READY TO HOST ONTARIO KART CLUB CHALLENGE
Sudbury Kartways Pictures: One Two Three FourThis weekend the centre of the karting world will be three hours north of Toronto, in Sudbury, as the Sudbury Kart Club hosts the 4th ... Read More...
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Entertainment in Morristown, NY this weekend
This weekend sees the Morristown "Jazz and More" festival:More details are here : Morristown Jazz
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
OKCC Sudbury Schedule - Download from here
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
SUDBURY GEARS UP FOR OKCC #4
Excitement is in the air for the Sudbury Kart Club event on July 15th, 2007Fresh on the heels of the Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix, "one of the best events ever", comes the 4th Ontario Kart Club Challenge event in Sudbury, Ont.
On July 13th and July 14th, Hwy 400 and Hwy 69 will be lined with trailers as the drivers, families and racing fans make their way up to a weekend packed with fun. The track will be available for open practice on Saturday from 8am to 4pm. There will ... Read More...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
STURGEON FALLS GRAND PRIX A HUGE SUCCESS - NCKC fares well
The old saying "If you snooze you lose" comes into play this weekend!!!!!Anyone that was not in Sturgeon Falls this past weekend missed out on the best Ontario Kart Club Challenge event so far this year. From start to finish, this weekend was all about good fun, and good racing.
The Teen Zone, the Youth division of Sturgeon, who took a big part in the hosting of the event, lucked out when ASN Canada FIA donated $1000.00, which was then followed by John Holgate, of Holgate ... Read More...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
IF WE BUILD IT THEY WILL COME
The building of the Sturgeon Falls track begins.What is sure to be an exciting weekend began early Monday, as several Sudbury Kart Club members headed for Sturgeon Falls to begin the building of the track in the Sturgeon Falls Arena parking lot.
While Sudbury people are getting the track ready with the tires and the oversized hay bales being delivered Monday and Tuesday, the entrances of the parking lot being blocked off, as well as the track cuts for the Alfano strip and ... Read More...
Friday, June 08, 2007
A special offer for NCKC members from Dinardo's
To all N.C.K.C. membersThe last 9 months have been exceptionally busy for my staff and me as we've fully renovated and moved into a much bigger store at 44 Northside rd., at Richmond rd, in Bells Corners.
The new store has a great selection of bikes and accessories with a well equipped service department for tune-ups and repairs to all makes and models.
Special Thanks ... to the N.C.K.C. members who helped with the renovation/construction at the new store, as ... Read More...
Friday, June 08, 2007
EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR THE OKCC RACE 3 @ STURGEON FALLS
The Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix has returned at LastWith just over one week to go, the buzz is in the air for the next Ontario Kart Club Challenge event, which will take place in Sturgeon Falls from June 15-17.
Sudbury Kart Club and the Municipality of West Nipissing have been working non stop for the past several months on what is sure to be the most exciting race yet, the return of the Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix!!!!!!
This is a perfect opportunity to come out and ... Read More...
Thursday, May 31, 2007
The CF "Lapping for a Cure" NCKC Event!
Help cure Cystic Fibrosis! Have some fun! Earn a VIP trip to see the Sens!On June 9th and 10th NCKC invites you to help us "Lapping for a Cure". The idea is simple: get a pledge for every lap you turn at practice and race day from every one of your friends and family. A 10 cent pledge means at least $5- and it could be more if you extend your practice time! A $1 pledge means at least $50! Your supporters can pledge want they want.
For each $25 you raise, you will be given ... Read More...
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
A special offer from Totalphoto!
Hello all Racers!Race #4 at KK will be my last for the next couple of months, unfortunately I have other events to do, none as fun as NCKC!
My friend Joe Elliott at ZoomPhoto.ca that takes all the orders has been working hard at developing new ideas, to benefit us, but more importantly you as a consumer.
For this race only you will be the first to test out our new CD or Download Package. We will be indexing all Drivers by their #, ... Read More...
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Stevie Malanka, Star Racer, annoints the NCKC Novice Star Racer for 2007
NCKC - Quyon Quebec - Broccolini Championship - Race 3 - May 20, 2007Stevie Malanka, Star Racer, annoints the NCKC Novice Star Racer for 2007
Stevie Malanka, finalist in last season's Star Racer TV series on the Discovery Channel, has announced the winner in her bid to help promote a worthy future Star Racer for NCKC. Stevie and her dad, MCO President Bruce Malanka, decided on this exiting program as a way to give back to NCKC and karting as a way of repaying for all the ... Read More...
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
This is the official flyer for the 2007 Sturgeon Falls Grand Prix. Click here to download.
Paintball!??!!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Online registration is now available for the CF Race @ Karters on June 3rd.
Practice: Saturday June 2nd 2007
Race day: Sunday June 3rd 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
OKCC Tire Rules Ammendment
OKCC Tires now include Dunlop SL4.OKCC spec tires will now include the following:
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
MG Tires Links up with IKC/OKCC Event
Mike Adams from MG Tires has kindly given IKC a set of MG Tires for the Tire Draw that will take place this weekend at the first Ontario Kart Club Challenge event that takes place at Innisfil Kart Club. The event starts with registration this Thurs. night from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and will start up again on Friday morning with open practice from 10:00am to 6:00pm and registration from10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 6:00pm. We will then hold registration again on Sat. from 7:00am on, with ... Read More...Monday, April 23, 2007
Hugely successful novice training day
April 21, 2007 - Quyon, Quebec - Over 50 Rookies and Novice drivers showed up for a picture perfect day of training at Le Circuit Quyon.Instructors Pat McDermott and Gord Costello guided the eager participants in a full day of classroom training and on-track practice sessions. "We decided this year that rookie camp is mandatory for all rookies and novice drivers," said McDermott, past NCKC VP and certified instructor. "While everyone wants to have fun out there, one mistake is ... Read More...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The 2007 supplemental rules have been updated.
The current rules state that raceday trophies will be awarded based on total points for the day.The rule should read the trophies will be awarded based on the finishing order of the final heat in each class.
The posted version of the rules now shows this.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Self Delcared Medical Form: ASN Canada
Monday, April 09, 2007
Satellite views of tracks posted
I've found very good satellite views of both Karters Korner and Quyon on google maps. The track profiles have been updated accordingly.Track Profiles
Alas, the resolution of the terrain around SLMP is very low so the track can't be made out.
Monday, April 09, 2007
2007 season photos
Starting in the 2007 season, NCKC will be having a professional photographer's services at each race meet curtosy of Totalphoto.ca. After each race day, the photos will be available by clicking on the
icon next to the event on the schedule
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The 2007 supplemental rules are available under Driver Information
Monday, April 02, 2007
April Message from the Pres
April means its NCKC season!APRIL 7 - Saturday - KART SWAP - St. Anthony's 10:00 AM until 5:00PM
This is our soon-to-annual Kart Swap and Flea Market where you can cash in on some great bargains. Show up at 9:00 if you want to be a seller- tables are only $10.00 for members and 25.00 for dealers. Admission is free. We will be putting on some great demonstrations and there will be lots of hands-on activities. See our new clubhouse - the Tifosi Lounge - and catch up ... Read More...
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
OKCC Press Release and amended schedule
Press Release:PDF DocumentRevised Schedule:PDF Document
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Official web site for the Ontario Kart Club Challenge
http://innisfilkartclub.ca/okcc/Thursday, February 22, 2007
Registration is now available online
You can now complete your NCKC registration online - including payment by credit card! Registration is done by Karelo at the link belowNCKC online registration