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With the criminal way Notorious Nick and Killer Kelly evaded the Santa Maria posse at the recent IKF Region 7 round RLV Inc. has doubled the bounty on their heads. Last month Art Verlengiere announced “RLV Inc. is putting a $1000 bounty on the heads of Nick Johnston and Bobby Kelley for each of the next three IKF Region 7 Races at Santa Maria, Apex, and Adams Motorsports Park”. Now with Johnston stealing the money at Santa Maria the price on their heads has doubled to $2000 for the upcoming race September 11-12 at Apex Karting Center. Any driver or drivers who finish in front of BOTH Johnston and Kelley in the official results at the Apex round will split the reward money of $2000 equally up to five positions. If one bounty hunter takes them down, all the money is his, but if it takes a posse to pull it off the reward money of $2000 will be divided among them.

Eye witness accounts in Santa Maria described Johnston/Kelley massacre in the final as less of an OK corral shootout and more as a driving clinic. It almost looked rehearsed as the two Position 1 drivers passed and passed again. Clean every lap the duo shot down all others hopes of claiming the weekend's bounty. Can anyone rise to the challenge and take down these wanted men, or will they get away cleanly yet again with $2000 in their pockets? Where IKF Region 7 has failed can Region 11 step up with drivers man or woman enough to capture the prize? If you can rush for gold why not saddle up your PRD and head to Apex to claim your CASH reward.

RLV is driven to provide thoroughly researched, reasonably priced products for the karting industry and competitors alike. RLV understands karting is a sport, not a leisure sport but a highly contested technically advanced sport and the products that support karting should be the same.

For More Information:
RLV Tuned Exhaust and Racing Products
2363-A THOMPSON WAY SANTA MARIA CA 93455
805 925-5461 FAX 805 922-3321

Racers in the IKF Region 7 Championship Series presented by Bridgestone headed slightly north this past weekend to Santa Maria for round # 3 in the Summer/Fall series. I have long been a great supporter of the track and its members for various reasons, most notably my well documented addiction to the Women of the Moose Tri-Tip sandwiches. Another one of my favorites is that all races held in the summer months should only be allowed to take place in the mild climate of the central coast's wine region. While many were enjoying the 100 degree heat index and sweating off parts of their body they didn't know they had back home in Indiana this weekend others were captivated by low 70's and a nice breeze.

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In a major effort to provide stimulus to Region 7, RLV/PRD-USA will take the lead with the following incentive program:
Race PRD and receive an $80.00 refund per event in the 2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Summer/Fall Series
1. Must enter SR PRD TAG Controlled, JR II PRD TAG Controlled or JR I PRD TAG Controlled (if offered as promoter option class).
2. Must enter a second class.
3. Must take the green flag in the pre-final or final in both of the above classes. This will be determined at the track by the official Region 7 scorer. The decision at the track is final.
4. This proposal applies to the first twenty entries only, in each of the PRD classes listed above!
RLV reserves the right to modify the above terms and conditions at anytime without notice.

Santa Maria California. “Notorious” Nick Johnston and Bobby “The Killer” Kelley have officially been put on notice by RLV Inc. for the crimes of russlin Duffies, the collection of trophies without a permit, and excessive tagging of trailers with IKF win stickers. “RLV Inc. is putting a $1000 bounty on the heads of Nick Johnston and Bobby Kelley for each of the next three IKF Region 7 Races at Santa Maria, Apex, and Adams Motorsports Park” announced RLV’s Art Verlengiere. Any driver or drivers who finish in front of BOTH Johnston and Kelley in the official results at the next 3 races will split the reward money of $1000 equally up to five positions. If one hot shoe takes them down, all the money is his, but if it takes a posse to pull it off the reward money of $1000 will be divided among them. Johnston and Kelley have plenty of incentive to evade the challenges of those out to steal their glory. Should Kelley or Johnston win the race the $1000 bounty belongs to them alone.

RLV is driven to provide thoroughly researched, reasonably priced products for the karting industry and competitors alike. RLV understands karting is a sport, not a leisure sport but a highly contested technically advanced sport and the products that support karting should be the same.

For More Information:
RLV Tuned Exhaust and Racing Products
2363-A THOMPSON WAY SANTA MARIA CA 93455
805 925-5461 FAX 805 922-3321

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In a major effort to provide stimulus to Region 7, RLV/PRD-USA will take the lead with the following incentive program:
Race PRD and receive an $80.00 refund per event in the 2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Summer/Fall Series
1. Must enter SR PRD TAG Controlled, JR II PRD TAG Controlled or JR I PRD TAG Controlled (if offered as promoter option class).
2. Must enter a second class.
3. Must take the green flag in the pre-final or final in both of the above classes. This will be determined at the track by the official Region 7 scorer. The decision at the track is final.
4. This proposal applies to the first twenty entries only, in each of the PRD classes listed above!
RLV reserves the right to modify the above terms and conditions at anytime without notice.

In view of the fact that the IKF has delayed the mandatory introduction of the new IAME manufactured clutch for the KOMET spec classes until Jan 1, 2011, Haddock, Ltd.,Inc will be extending the special pricing offer (originally announced in December, 2009) for the KOMET Retrofit clutch until August 1, 2010.

Engine owners may obtain these units on a one clutch per engine basis at the special introductory price of $200.00

To take advantage of this special offer, owners must present a valid serial number (the number stamped on the REAR of the engine). Clutches are available in 10 or 11 tooth models. To take advantage of this special offering, please contact Haddock, Ltd., Inc. or your local KOMET dealer.

See www.kometengine.com for more info.
Haddock, Ltd., Inc.
423-698-0847

With the IKF 2 Cycle Spring GrandNationals only a short time away (June 23-26 at Willow Springs Kart Track) TiMi Promotions has released their practice and race day schedules. Beginning on Sunday, June 20th 2010 official practice for the event opens. Official practice will continue from Sunday until Tuesday from 3pm until 10pm each night. No one will be allowed on track before 3pm, no exceptions.

Racing begins on Wednesday, June 23rd and will continue until Saturday the 26th. Registration will open at 11am each day with practice taking place on track from 3pm until 4:30pm. Following the daily practice sessions will be the MANDATORY drivers meeting at 4:30pm. Random roll will be taken and drivers not in attendance will be reprimanded and lose their qualifying times. Qualifying will commence at 5pm after the drivers meeting. Heat racing will commence at 6:30pm following a short break for dinner. Each day's main events will start at 8pm and go until around 10pm. Tech will be completed each night along with the awards presentations for that day's set of classes.

Practice Nights: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 3pm to 10pm
Race Night Schedule Wed to Sat.
Registration - 11am open
Race Day Practice - 3pm to 4:30pm
Driver Meeting - 4:30pm to 5pm
Qualifying - 5pm to 6pm
Dinner Break - 6pm to 6:30pm
Heat Races - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Main Event Races - 8:00pm to 10:00pm

All Grand Nationals information and entry forms can be found at www.timipromotions.com or contact Tim Holden 818-701-7151 or Mike Manning 661-256-7500.

PRD Spec Class Carburetor Clarification:
The HL166 carburetor as used in PRD Spec must have either the retaining clip assembly or the retaining sleeve installed on the throttle shaft.

John Motley, Chair TAG Committee
International Kart Federation

Round 2 of the IKF Region 7 Championship Series presented by Bridgestone went off without a hitch at the famed Willow Springs Kart Track. The second episode of the Summer/Fall series was hosted by the Willow Springs Kart Club and TiMi Promotions. With the IKF 2-Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals only a few weeks away it was imperative that racers and crews got a little more track time before the big event. The always unpredictable Willow weather greeted us with highs in the 90s and a light breeze to make it seem just a bit cooler than it was. The heat shouldn't be a factor in a few weeks with the Grand Nationals running under the lights.

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Please see the Schedule section for the complete 2010 2-Cycle Grand Nationals schedule. 

Event entry form is available in the Downloads section.

It has been brought to my attention the announcement to modify the 2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series has created some confusion regarding points distribution for the first race schedule (winter/spring).  The release stated “Whatever points you score will be added to the corresponding classes ran in the first series and also as race one of the second series”.

Clarification:  May 1^st and 2^nd LAKC will host the IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series race at Cal Speed Kart Track.  This race will be the last race of the first series and the first race of the second series (summer/fall).

Saturday afternoon:  Rookie Sportsman and TAG/Masters PRD TAG Controlled will race for points.  These points will be added to the Rookie Sportsman and TAG/Masters PRD TAG classes ran in the first series.

Sunday:

A. Kid Kart

B. JR I Comer

C. Komet-1

D. JR II PRD TAG Controlled

E.  Komet-2

F.  SR PRD TAG Controlled

G. Komet-4 @ 360 / SR Super sportsman RLV-3 pipe @ 340*

     *Run together-scored together-combined class

The above classes will race for points.  These points will be added to the Sunday classes of the first series.  The points for the SR PRD TAG Controlled class will be added to the Saturday class of the first series.  The points scored on Sunday will also be added as the first points earned for the second series.  All classes ran on Saturday in the first series except Rookie Sportsman and SR PRD TAG Controlled will be counted through the third race at Buffalo Bills. 

It is my intent to create a situation that is equal and fair to everyone.  Is it perfect?  Probably not, but it’s the best I can offer to everyone.

Respectfully,

Art Verlengiere - Director, International Kart Federation/Regon-7, Coordinator

Presented by:  Bridgestone

FIRST CLASS ENTRY WILL BE “FREE”

The event entry form is available in the Downloads section.

LAKC and IKF Region 7 are pleased to announce a special offer for the next event which is both the final race of the 2010 Winter/Spring Series and the first race of the 2010 Summer/Fall series.  All current members of the IKF as well as any member from one of the 10 clubs in the region that host IKF races will qualify for this free entry. Your free entry will be applied if you register for a second class, if you sign up for one class there will only be a $15.00 fee you will need to pay to cover the cost of the insurance and ambulance. All additional classes will be at the regular rate. This “Reloading” special is only for the LAKC hosted race at CalSpeed Kart Track in Fontana, California on May 1^st and 2^nd.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 30^th

Open practice will be provided by Cal Speed Kart Track and is not an official part of the Region 7 program.    The “No Practice Policy” is not in affect for this day.  All reserved pit spots will be honored on this day. You may leave your trailer overnight so long as you are in your reserved spot.  Overnight camping will not be available Friday night. Please visit www.calspeedkarting.com for details on fees and times of operation for Friday.

Saturday, May 1^st

Gates open at 6:00 a.m. for official registration and move in. Official practice runs from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.   During Saturday evening, the Winter/Spring classes that have been cut from the Summer/Fall series will race to conclude their season and establish the championship standings.  We will have the drivers meeting at 4:30 p.m. for the Rookie Sportsman, and TAG / Master PRD Controlled (82 T + or - 1 tooth) classes. Racing will start at 5:00 p.m. and will consist of the standard Qualifying, Heat, and Main event races.  The awards ceremony will immediately follow the race.  Overnight camping is available for Saturday night and can be ordered on the entry form.

Sunday, May 2^nd

Gates open at 6:00 a.m. for registration and move in.  The drivers meeting is at 7:00 a.m. sharp and practice will start at 7:45.  The complete race day schedule will be available prior to the event on the LAKC web site at www.lakc.org .

Race-day live timing and scoring can be viewed here.

Classes that will race Sunday are in the following order:                                                       

1. Jr. 2 PRD: 320 lbs 78T + or - 1 tooth

2. Komet-1: 240 lbs

3. Kid Karts: 160 lbs.

4. Komet-4 @ 360 lbs / SR. Super Sportsman @ 340 lbs *

   * (Run together-scored together-combined class)

5. Komet-2: 310 lbs

6. Jr. 1 Comer: 225 lbs

7. Sr. PRD TAG Controlled: 360 lbs 80T + or – 1 tooth

 If you have any questions or concerns you can call me @ 661-259-3668 anytime!

Chris LaTorre, Club President

Masters: 82T (+/-1T)          Senior: 80T (+/-1T)          Junior: 78T (+/-1T)

Thursday April 1, 2010, the management of Tri-C cancelled the 2010 IKF. Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series race scheduled for April 9^th, 10^th & 11^th at Grange Motor Circuit.  Based on the pre-entries Tri-C concluded hosting the race could cause tremendous financial hardship on their club.  I did inform Tri-C the previous three races drew enough entries that would at least meet Tri-C’s break even point.  They determined the risk was too high and cancelled the race.  Based on their projections I supported their decision to cancel the race.  For all of you planning to attend the race I understand your dismay and perhaps your anger.  This decision was clearly unfortunate and unforeseen. I offer my most sincere thanks to everyone participating and supporting the Winter/Spring Series.  The Winter/Spring Series Championships will be awarded based on the four race series, points and participants will be fully enriched at the 2010 banquet. 

The 2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Series will be modified as follows:

The one remaining race of the Winter/Spring schedule will become the forth and final race of the Winter/Spring Series and the first race of the Summer/Fall Series.  Your points will actually be recorded twice, once in each half of the series.  Whatever points you score will be added to the corresponding classes ran in the first series and also as race one of the second series. 

 2010 Summer/Fall Schedule

May 1^st & 2^nd                           Los Angeles Kart Club        Cal Speed Kart Track

June 5^th & 6^th                         Willow Springs Kart Club   Willow Spring Kart Track

August 7^th & 8^th                     Santa Maria Kart Club        Santa Maria Kart Track

September 11^th & 12^th         APEX                                      APEX Raceway

October 2^nd & 3^rd                   So. Cal. Sprinters               Adams Kart Track

November 6^th & 7^th                EP1K                                      Cal Speed Kart Track

Championship Classes

A. Kid Kart

B. JR I Comer

C. Komet-1

D. JR II PRD TAG Controlled

E.  Komet-2

F.  SR PRD TAG Controlled

G. Komet-4 @ 360/SR Super Sportsman RLV-3 pipe @340*

     *Run together-scored together-combined class

H. “Promoters Choice”

     May 1^st & 2^nd race will not offer a promoter choice class but will offer Rookie Sportsman and TAG/Master PRD Controlled.

The second half of the series will consist of six races, seven classes and one “optional” promoter choice class, for a possible total of eight classes for each race.  This will be a two day event, Saturday practice day and Sunday race day.  The second series will be the best 5 out of 6 races, which will allow one dropped race.  The following will apply when dropping a race:

The November 6^th & 7^th race may only be dropped if you take the green flag in the pre-final or final at the event.  Only the class participating in at the event will be dropped.  If you don’t take the green flag in the pre-final or final in the class at the event it cannot be dropped and will be counted in your total as zero points.

 As long time supporters of IKF Region 7, Rod and Art Verlengiere of RLV/PRD-USA believe every company within the region and all past participants who have benefited from the superb Region 7 program should STEP UP now and support the “reloading” of the region.

In a major effort to provide stimulus to Region 7, RLV/PRD-USA will take the lead with the following incentive program: 

     Race PRD and receive an $80.00 refund per event in the 2010 IKF Region 7 Bridgestone Championship Summer/Fall Series

     1.  Must enter SR PRD TAG Controlled, JR II PRD TAG Controlled or JR I PRD TAG Controlled (if offered as promoter option class).

     2.  Must enter a second class.

     3.  Must take the green flag in the pre-final or final in both of the above classes.  This will be determined at the track by the official Region 7 scorer.  The decision at the track is final.

     4.  This proposal applies to the first twenty entries only, in each of the PRD classes listed above!

     RLV reserves the right to modify the above terms and conditions at anytime without  notice.

     HPV-4 pipe trade

     The first 15 racers to enter the Komet-4 class will receive an HPV-3 pipe trade in for their HPV-4 pipe.  (one trade in per racer)

2010 has been a bit trying but with the new schedule, the RLV/PRD-USA incentive program and Region 7 member commitment we expect a greatly improved series.

 Respectfully,

 Art Verlengiere

IKF Board of Director/Region 7 Coordinator

Tri-C Karters regretfully announces the cancellation of Round 4 of the IKF Region 7 Winter / Spring Sprint Championship Series races scheduled for April 9 - 11 at Grange Motor Circuit.  With only seven days remaining until the race there are not enough confirmed entries.  Tri-C has determined that it isn’t financially feasible for Tri-C to host this event.  Based on this information the IKF Regional Coordinator is in agreement with this decision. 

Club President, Chris Sarris, said that a combination of reasons forced the cancellation of this month’s round.  “Between the economic situation and competing events there just weren’t enough confirmed racers to warrant hosting this round.  However, Tri-C will continue to work with and support IKF events this year and hopes to host an IKF race next year." 

Tri-C Karters has a long history of hosting IKF events and will continue to support upcoming events for the 2010 season and beyond.

Full refunds will be promptly made to all racers who sent in their entry forms and money.

All remaining IKF Region 7 Championship Series races will take place as scheduled. 

John Motley, IKF TaG Committee Chair