SMKA 2009 - 50 Years of Karting

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SMKA Fun Race

(No Points Awarded)

Sunday, July 12 '09

Track "N" w/ short infield (No Concrete Left Turn)

For Info Call 310-8604

Gates Open at 7am

Free to the Public

Latest 5 Web Updates:

Classifieds - 6/23/09

Season Points - 6/23/09

Monthly Points - 6/23/09

Race Schedule - 6/23/09

Club Classes - 2/21/09

Current Weather Conditions

Announcements

Track Closed Friday & Saturday

The SMKA track will be closed on Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27. During Friday & Saturday, the track will be used for the Pro Kart Challenge. The track will re-open for member access on Sunday June 28.

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2 Club Races Added

Two new races have been added to the 2009 schedule. Previously there was no race scheduled in July, but there is now. A race is now scheduled for Sunday July 12th. This race will be a SMKA "Fun" Race, so no club championship points will be awarded. The track to be run will be track "N", however the infield will be shortened by not running the left hand concrete turn. (See graphic below) In addition to the SMKA Club race already schedule for August 9th, another SMKA "Fun" Race will be run on Sunday August 23rd. Again, no club championship points will be awarded. In addition to the normal club classes, we will also run a Ladies Powder Puff class.

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Race Workers Needed

SMKA is looking for your help. Volunteers are needed to work as flaggers, scale workers, etc. for the once a month club races. If you enjoy racing, you cannot get closer to the action than being a race worker! This is not limited to club members, though members are strongly encouraged to participate. If you would like to volunteer for the club, please contact the club at (805) 310-8604 or info@smka.org.

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Future Track Planning

SMKA is currently planning for the future relocation and new track construction. As always, the club wants to hear from you ... the member ... the enthusiast. Your club needs your ideas and suggestions.

Have ideas for a new track location?
Have ideas on a new track layout?
Have ideas on new facilities to have at the track?
We also want to know if you can help with the planning or construction of the new facility and track ... be it volunteered labor, donated supplies or equipment, or even financial help.

Please contact us today.

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2009 Track Storage Availble

Rental spaces will be available for SMKA members w/ Sea Train Containers to store their karts, tools, equipment, etc. Rental spaces for Sea Train Containers of 20' or less will be available for $50/month. The member must provide the Sea Train Container and the transportation of Container to track.

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Monthly SMKA Board Meeting

The SMKA board of directors meet once every month to discuss club issues. All club members are encouraged to attend. Each meeting is held in the Santa Maria Airport Boardroom at 7pm. All SMKA members are strongly encouraged to attend.

The next SMKA BOD meeting is Wednesday July 15.

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2009 Track Work Days

The following dates have been scheduled as 2009 Track Maintenance/Work Days. All Work Days fall on a Saturday.

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Pictures Wanted!!!

You Have Photos! We Have Disk Space!!

Send them in to be posted on the web!!!

SMKA Photo Submission (webmaster@smka.org)

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Club Race Fuel

All racers must purchase and race on the club race spec fuel provided at each SMKA Club Race.

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Updated Policies

2009 Updates

Bridgestone YHC compound tires will be run for the remainder of the 2009 season. Most likely, the club will move to the new YKC replacement compound for 2010.
Kid Karts will run the Comer C51 engine only.
Sr. World Formula has been updated to match the region 7 rules. Class will now be run as Sr. World Formula (Heavy) at 390lbs.
TaG Masters class added to club classes. TaG Masters (Age 35+ or 200lb driver in race gear) at 30lbs plus class weight.
2009 will bring back rain make-up races. If a club race is rained out, that race will be moved to the next weekend's Sunday. If the make-up race is rained out, then that month's race is lost for the season.
As in previous years, no overnight camping is allowed at the track. In addition, no equipment, trailers, vehicles, etc. may be left overnight.

2008 Updates

Due to Airport Security restrictions, the SMKA track is now a member only track and will no longer be open on weekends for non-members. Additionally, all SMKA members now must purchase an Airport Gate Card to access to and from the track.
All entries are subject to tech. at anytime. All entries will receive a pre-race safety tech.
Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, mini-bikes, golf karts, etc. are NOT allowed at any time.
Pets are NOT allowed at any time.
The 4-Cycle Jr II F-200 Club Class has been removed for 2008.
For the 2008 season, there will be no SMKA Club Race Rain Make-Ups. If a Club Race is rained out, that race is lost for the season.

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The Santa Maria Karting Association, Inc. (SMKA) is a non-profit incorporated association organized under the laws of the state of California. Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved.

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