UPDATE AFTER FINAL POINTS RACE Oct 4, 2008

The season final results and standings have been updated. Congratulations to all the class winners! You can click on the "2008 Race/Points Results" link to see the results. Also, data has been uploaded to MyLaps.com and you can view that as well.

We would like to thank all the racers and their families for joining us this year. There were many exciting races and we believe the club, as a whole, made great strides in improving the racing environment, where we all can come and pursue our passion for motorsports.

We would also like to thank all of our Raceday sponsors for their support. Without them, a lot of this would not be possible. Please patronize the companies listed on the left, whenever you are in need of services they offer.

There is one non-points race left on the annual Turkey Day race on October 26th. This is a great time to come out and have some fun and try a few runs in the class that you will be moving up to next year.

Again, thanks to all the HRKC members for supporting the club this year. You are the reason that we are here.

HRKC Logo Contest

HRKC is holding a contest! We are looking for a new club logo. So, get out your art supplies, or jump on the computer and create the winning design.

Make it colorful. However, remember not to make it too complicated or busy. We want to use the design on signs, shirts, jackets, hats, etc.

This contest is open to everyone – HRKC members and non-members.  The winner will receive $50 cash. HRKC will then own the rights to the design.

Entries must be received by Sunday, October 26 (HRKC Turkey Race day). Send your entries to Susan Mitchell, hisgirlfriday@cox.net. The winner will be announced at the HRKC Awards Banquet on Sunday, November 23.

Questions? Contact Susan Mitchell @ 826-2863 or hisgirlfriday@cox.net.

HRKC Annual Awards Banquet (2008)

Our 2008 annual Awards Banquet is going to be held on Sunday, November 23, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The location is the Norfolk Airport Hilton - the same place as last year. Tickets will be on sale next Sunday, September 21 at the scheduled race. The price of tickets is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids 12 and under. There will be a seating chart and seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Starting next Sunday, September 21st, please see Patti Valdes for tickets and seating. You may reach her during the week at Langley Speedway, 865-7223.

HRKC Board of Directors

We have passed the deadline for nominations for the following 2009 HRKC board positions.

Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Jr. Kart Rep
Sr. Kart Rep

The above positions will be voted on at the banquet on Nov 23nd by the members of HRKC.

The positions below will be appointed by the new 2009 Board and if interested you may make you interest known at this time.

Race Director
Web Master
Public Relations Director
Tech Director

For more details, refer to the following flyer.

Special 2008 HRKC T-shirts

The HRKC is now selling a Special 2008 collectors T-shirt. The T-shirt shows the entire schedule on the reverse side, and shows the sponsors name as well. The T-shirts are available at cost for $ 10.00 and can be purchased at the trophy table during race days.

HRKC Pro Wing Champ Rule Changes

The HRKC Board has meet and have joined into conversations with Langley Speedway concerning our Rhonnda Claiborne Pro Wing Champ Karts and their continue venue at the Speedway.

Both organizations have decided on the following changes to be made immediately: These changes will have to be done prior to the July 27, 2008 race.

1) The wing angle to be changed from 15 to 20 degrees.

2) Install a triangle window net also known as a sprint car window net in the left side attached to the rear left roll cage bar and left front roll cage down bar.

3) Install an aluminum plate, 6" X 6" X 3/16"(thick) adjacent to the clutch on the right  hand side of seat, this is to be known as the "Clutch Protection Plate".

4) Every driver will be required to wear elbow pads.

5) All rookies that have not achieved the 4 race rookie qualification, will be required to start in the rear for the remainder of the 2008 Season.

There are also some additional changes that are being discussed for the 2009 Season and those changes will made prior to the 2009 Competition rules and technical manual being published, allowing everyone enough time to adapt their karts.

Updates for 2008 Rules and Technical Manual

This section contains a list of all the changes / corrections that have been made to the 2008 Rule Book since it was published. We will just show the rule number below, and you can refer to the online version of the rulebook to see the complete change (changes shown in red).

Rule 1.1.6    Removed

Rule 3.18.2

Rule 10.21

Section 10 ; Note 4   Removed

Rule 12.13