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| 2008-06-18 | August 10 race date changed to August 3rd The August 10th PSGKA club series race #7 has been moved up a week to August 3rd to accomodate the Chilliwack Gold Cup event that was re-scheduled on the 10th. |
| 2008-06-18 | Motor tech inspections for remainder of club series We will increase our focus on motor tech inspection for the remainder of the PSGKA club series. Tech inspection has been very informal at past club events in the past, but there is a renewed interest in tech inspection. PSGKA will provide a fair competitive race series. If you are unsure if your motor is legal, you can consult our tech inspectors on race day or the IKF and TaG USA rule books. Penalties for failing motor tech inspection can be found in your IKF rule book. |
| 2008-05-13 | Kart stolen last Saturday night after race My grandson Job's go-kart was stolen Saturday night after the races. It was a 2007 Italkart Cadet with a Gazelle engine. His kart sports the number 9. It has a MyChron 4, an 81 sprocket, also a PSGKA club Transponder on it. Job is just devastated. My son points out the who ever stole it more that likely will need a seat as the one on the kart is for a 9 year old. Thanks for any help you can give in getting the word out. Peter Kandris |
| 2008-05-01 | New video of shifters from race 1 Click on the videos link. Thanks Cherie Poirier for the video. If you send them to me I will post them on the web. |
| 2008-04-20 | Pre register for PSGKA events You can pre register for PSGKA events. PSGKA treasurer Lori huggler can pre register drivers who don't want to wait in the registration line on race morning. For more information contact Lori Huggler at 253-536-9784 |
| 2008-04-16 | Karting community mourns the loss of KJ McKinster The Puget Sound Go Kart Association would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of KJ McKinster. KJ was an accomplished racer at the young age of 12. He was a polite, caring and fun loving kid that shined every time he smiled and took to the track. He will be missed. Godspeed KJ. To Ken, Jackie and Sierra: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A special Memorial Fund has been set up by the McKinster Family in KJ's honor to improve race track safety. The family asks in lieu of flower's donations be made to the fund. The family also wanted to convey Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Donations can be made at any Bank of America: The KJ McKinster Track Safety Memorial Fund Acct. #485003568067 |
| 2008-04-16 | KJ - from ekarting news Article from Ekarting news Rotax Champion Driver, Ken “KJ” McKinster, went off the track at high speed in last Friday morning’s practice and was unable to avoid cable fencing near the track. He was practicing for the NW Regional Gold Cup race being held in Tri-Cities, Washington. At only 12 years old, KJ was one of the top drivers on the Northwest circuit. Only three weeks earlier KJ won first place in the Rotax Junior division at the same track. He will be memorialized Friday in a celebration of his life at a youth camp near Mt. Hood in Oregon. KJ’s grandfather, William Shanor, was at the track, and his mother and father, Jacqueline and Ken, arrived shortly there after. Richland emergency medical technicians responded to the 10 a.m. accident and transported KJ to the Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, but they were not able to revive him due to the extent of the injuries. The injuries were caused by the unforgiving nature and location of the cable fencing. The Tri-City Kart Club operates the asphalt race track on property owned by the city of Richland at Horn Rapids ORV Park. This was the first serious accident at the track since it opened 20 years ago. Northwest kart racing officials cancelled the weekend’s event to show respect to the family. “This is a family sport. The kids are the ones we protect the most. You just don't see this happen,” said Bill Hettick of Seattle, the Northwest regional coordinator for the Gold Cup races, as reported in the Tri-City Herald. KJ was very passionate about racing, and had aspirations of becoming a Formula 1 race car driver. With the support of his parents, and his determination, he was taking the steps necessary to achieve that goal. The McKinster’s, well known for winning in the Northwest, competed in the Rotax National Championships in Colorado last year, and were also competing in the Gatorz Challenge of the Americas in California this year. KJ was well known, and very well liked not only for his extraordinary talent as a driver but also for his thoughtfulness to others and his positive demeanor. KJ was a real go-getter. He was a straight A student and participated in school wrestling and football. His younger sister, Sierra, adored having KJ baby-sit and read to her. KJ’s grandfather, William Shanor, said the McKinster’s family has decided to use this tragedy to bring positive changes about safety for kart racing. On Saturday, the day after KJ is memorialized, members of the Tri-City Kart Club will have a work day at the track to begin installing more safety barriers and making other improvements, said Corey Poynor, club president. Shanor said he and the boy’s father, Ken McKinster, support the planned track improvements and will work to improve other kart tracks in the U.S. “We want to make it happen for tracks everywhere,” Shanor said A KJ McKinster Track Safety Memorial Fund has been established for that purpose. Donations to the fund can be made at any branch of Bank of America in the nation. The account number is 485003568067. An online donation site is also being set-up at http://www.kjmckinster.com and will be active soon to accept all major credit cards and PayPal. |
| 2008-03-19 | TaG USA qualifier race update The race dates for the TaG USA qualifier series that will be run in conjunction with PSGKA club series are. 4-20 club race #2 5-10 club race #3 6-1 club race #4 6-29 club race #5 7-20 club race #6 8-10 club race #7 9-7 club race #8 7 races total with 1 throw away. |
| 2008-03-18 | 2008 CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT - Doug Huggler VICE PRESIDENT - Lyle Pickering TREASURER - Lori Huggler SECRETARY - Kesha Preston BOARD MEMBERS: Greg Garner Jeff Garner Mike Collins Tim Skeel Todd Ogdahl |
| 2008-02-27 | TAGUSA series returns to PSGKA TAGUSA again will offer the psgka another TAGUSA series, first place winners in all tag classes will be given a free entry to the 2008 TAGUSA world championships also first place drivers will be awarded $200 with the cadet and Jr classes receiving a $200 bond for education. Further information regarding the World championships will be announced. This series within a series will be run in conjunction with the PSGKA club series. All drivers must be IKF, PSGKA and TAGUSA members. Information regarding TAGUSA rules and memberships may be found at www.tagracing.net Marty Casey Technical Director TAGUSA / TAG International |
| 2008-02-21 | Bring your PSGKA club membership card to the track on practice days Due to the increased useage of our facility on practice days by non members, everyone will be required to bring there membership ID card to the track on practice days. Only current PSGKA members or drivers that have purchased a 1 day drivers pass accompanied by a current PSGKA member can use our facility. Also a reminder to please clean up after yourselves on race and practice days. The amount of grabage left behind in the pits has noticably increased this year. It is every members resposibility to clean their pit area at the end of the day. Thanks |
| 2008-02-05 | 2008 TagUSA Rules On-line For those of you wondering just what TagUSA is all about, Check out the Official website for rules and latest news. IKF, Gold Cup And PSGKA all follow TagUSA rules where specified. www.tagracing.net |
| 2007-08-14 | Important Announcement for AMB Customers
Dear Valued AMB Customer: It has come to our attention that some customers are using abrasive detergents, high-pressure hoses, or even submersion in an effort to clean their transponders after use. Doing so can result in degradation of the transponder's circuitry and overall performance, and damage resulting from these practices will not be covered under warranty. AMB transponders are designed to perform at an extremely high level in typical motor sports environments. However, they are still susceptible to damage when handled improperly. AMB recommends gently washing your transponders with clean tap water and allowing them to fully dry before attempting to charge them. If you have any questions or would like further clarification on the proper cleaning and treatment of your AMB transponders, please feel free to contact us by phone or via email, or visit AMB's support site for more information. AMB i.t. 3200 Highlands Pkwy, #104 Smyrna, GA 30082 www.amb-it.com 877-426-2488 or 1-678-816-4000 |
| 2007-07-29 | Club races now broadcst on FM radio PSGKA now has FM broadcst capability. Tune in to FM frequency 88.1 during Club races and hear race announcements in your pit box over your personal FM radio. Bring your radios out to the August 5th race and try it out. |
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