Promote Your Business or Organization > Become a TCKC Sponsor Contact Treasurer > Stephanie Baker, jerseyonce@aol.com ***********************************************************************************
February 2013
We had a great day of racing Sunday and as always, Thank You for participation.
We look forward to the word spreading that we're racing and theres no
better way to get that affordable much needed seat time.
More track time that any other series...you come, you run and have fun.
Q-Auto and Injury Attorneys and Tri-City Kart Club are sponsoring a Kart and Mini Cup + Driver Show and Giveaway, Saturday March 2nd at the Home Depot in Seminole, Fl.
Sorry for the short notice on this but Q was waiting for the final approval from Home Depot.
Anyone that's interested in displaying their Equipment and Drivers, please contact Barry Fletcher for detailed information.
TCKC Officers are elected for a 2 year term. This year all officer positions are available. Any member is eligible to run or be nominated. Elections this
year will be held at our February 13, 2013 meeting. Please think about
who you would like to represent our club…Current officers will be
there through the end of 2013 to assist the new officers in the transition.
Good morning everyone. I just want to remind all our viewers that we are looking for a
Race Director and a Grid Chief. If you are interested please call me or message me. The meeting went very well on Wed night. We will be trying a new race format with the new timing system. I am working on having the timing broadcast to your phone with
live timing. Have a Happy Turkey Day and I will see you for our next race. Tell a fellow racer and bring a friend!!!
A Message from TCKC President, Terry Scampton...Tell Your Friends.
TCKC 2012-2013 - Points Series Opener - CANCELED
September 16th, 8am
We're a club and run "all" types of asphalt racing karts.
All racers are welcome but you must be a member to score points and be eligible for trophies and awards at the series banquet.
Get a head start by submitting your Annual Club Membership now and reserving
your Kart Number, Membership Applications are on the website.
Fill out on line and email to us then pay at your first event or send to our P.O. Box with payment or bring the filled out application with payment to your first event.
With the exception of September, we race the second Sunday of each month, see our Schedule page for the dates...mark your calendars.
Don’t miss out on valuable championship trophy points.
We expect our kart count to dramatically increase as summer vacations have ended,
schools are back open and the word spreads that we're up and running points
racing again.
During our test and tune events, everyone had more fun and bang for the buck
"Seat Time" than anywhere around and we offer that with our racing program.
I hope to see everything from kids karts to shifters and everything in between.
We run all classes and no one gets turned away...you come, you run!!!
See you at Showtime Speedway !!! 4500 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater, FL.
>Pit enterance is at the East end of 126th Ave N. off of 49th St N., Pinellas Park, Fl.<
It feels good to be back home!!! Come out, race and have fun...
A Message from TCKC President, Terry Scampton...Tell Your Friends.
We will be posting our 2012-2013 race schedule within the next few days.
Remember, we're a club and run "all" types of asphalt racing karts.
You must be a member to score points and be eligible for trophies and awards at the year end banquet.
Membership applications with number reservations are on our website.
Fill out on line and email to us then pay at your first event or send to our P.O. Box with payment or bring the filled out application with payment to your first event.
Don’t miss out on valuable championship points.
We've held our first three events and the turn out has been good with no complaints.
We expect our kart count to dramatically increase as summer vacations have ended,
schools are back open and the word spreads that we're up and running points
racing again.
Everyone has had more fun and bang for the buck "Seat Time" than anywhere around.
I hope to see everything from kids karts to shifters and everything in between.
We run all classes and no one gets turned away...you come, you run!!!
See you at Showtime Speedway !!! 4500 Ulmerton Rd. Clearwater, FL.
>Pit enterance is at the East end of 126th Ave N. off of 49th St N., Pinellas Park, Fl.<
Come out, race and have fun... It feels good to be back home!!!
****************************************************************** March 2012
It's official> Showtime Speedway is the new home for Tri-City Kart Club. Showtime Speedway is the new name for the old Sunshine Speedway.
Tri-City Kart Club is looking forward to promoting the track, it's new promoters and the love of grassroots racing.
Things are moving along quickly at the track and we may be the first racing organization to turn wheels there. We're ready!!!
We will be running a preseason race schedule until our official points season which begins in september.
Preseason race dates TBA.
Class Sponsors and Donations for awards are always appreciated, Contact Terry Scampton.
Time to update your mailing list information with us. See Below>>>
****************************************************************** February 2012
IMPORTANT KART CLUB MEETING - EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
There will be a Kart Club Meeting with Showtime Speedway's new track promoter, Robert Yoho on Monday, February 27th, 7pm at Quaker Steak and Lube, 10400 49th Street N, Clearwater, FL. 33762. All Kart Racers, past, present and future as well as anyone interested in Karting are encourage to attend the meeting. The topics will be, Introductions, The partnership of Tri-City Kart Club and Showtime Speedway, The plans and visions for future events and an update on when we may be able to start the new TCKC racing program.
Thank You and we look forward to seeing old friends and new. TCKC
It's official> Showtime Speedway is the new home track for Tri-City Kart Club. Showtime Speedway is the new name for the old Sunshine Speedway.
Tri-City Kart Club is looking forward to promoting the track, it's new promoters, grassroots racing and the spirit of good family fun. Let's go racing!!!
****************************************************************** January 2012
It's official, the old Sunshine Speedway/Drag Strip has a new lease holder. Thank You, Robert Yoho "Yoho Racing" and their group for leasing the complex. Now is the time to get your mailing list information to us so we can possibly begin racing as the track is getting ready for the race cars. SEE BELOW >>>
December 2011
Mailing List Information Needed "ASAP": Update> Sunshine Speedway is up for Lease Bid from the FDOT as of 12/2011. TCKC has been approached by many of the bidders and asked if we would like to reestablish the track as our karting home base. Of course we would. Today, Karting is the prefered first step in Automobile Racing and TCKC over the years has helped pave the way for many of todays racers. Please help us by getting your current information to us as soon as possible. Forward your information to>>> webmaster@tricitykartclub.com Your information will be for Kart Club use only and kept private.
(1) Name: (2) Address: (3) Phone #: (4) Email Address: (5) Age: (6) Kart Class,es: (7) Would like to become a Regular TCKC Club Member (Y or N) In moving forward, this way we can be as race ready as possible for the winning bidder and promoter. Thank You, The Board
September - November 2011
Thank You to all involved for being part of this great event. The turn out was great and we had a safe, fun filled and exciting day of racing. We were told the event has been approved for next year and of course with many improvements moving forward. Thank You again... The TCKC Board. 11-21-2011 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It's Official>>> "We're Going Back To The Streets" Rain or Shine Inaugural Inverness Grand Prix 2011 Charity Race November 19, 2011
Classes: Kid Karts - Sponsored by Q Motorsports Clones, Box Stock, TaG, Mini Max, Micro Max, 360 Pipe (Yamaha Lite). Other classes of 10 or more are welcome and we will add a grid line up. If you have a Kart not listed and want to run, we will find a place to get you on the track. $25.00 per Kart and $10.00 per person Pit Pass
Host Motel: Central Motel ***Ask for the Grand Prix Rate*** 721 U.S. 41 South Inverness, Fl. 34450 352-726-4515
Pit Area Camping Free: (Self Contained RVs Only)
To Pre Register: Email > Name, Age, Kart # and Class to: invernessgrandprix@yahoo.com Pre Registration ends November 15th. or Register on the day of the event.
For Event Information and Track Layout, go to "Facebook" and search... Inaugural Inverness Grand Prix 2011
Practice Starts @ 9am - 12pm Racing Starts @ 1pm - 5pm (subject to change) (Sunset is 5:30 on this date)
Contact Terry Scampton for details: tbscampton@yahoo.com The Board ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
September - November 2011
Thank You for a great event...Next Race TBA. 11-21-2011 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
WE ARE RACING!!! Next Race November 19, 2011
Inaugural Inverness Grand Prix 2011 Rain or Shine Downtown "Street Race"
For Information and Track Layout go to "Facebook" Inaugural Inverness Grand Prix 2011
Rain or Shine, Inaugural Event, Inverness Grand Prix 2011 Racing on the streets of Inverness...Yes folks, an actual street race in Florida. We are in the planning stages with the city and it looks like a GO...November 19th looks to be the race day. Pencil this on your schedules and we will let you know ASAP to firm it up. This looks to be a huge event and the city is gearing up for an exciting day of Kart Racing. This will be a can't miss race day... stay tuned for details to come.
The Board /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
June> 2011
The board has met and since there is no support for going to Citrus County Speedway, we will try a couple of 4 or 5 race series at different venues. We are currently looking for these venues but asphalt tracks are getting farther away and fewer in number. TriCity Kart Club has not gone anywhere!!! We are re-tooling to race. This hasn't been easy with the economy, the rumors and the other problems we have had to endure in the past. We are trying our best to keep this club alive and racing. In the mean time East Bay races on Friday nights, Auburndale is Saturday morning, you also have Orlando, Ocala and Dirt Devil, etc. Orlando and Ocala are paved facilities. TriCity Kart Club is actively working on putting together a race series with a twist. We need your help in determining which way we want to move for the first race. A large money race, maybe an endurance race from 2 to 6 hours also what tracks you most favor. These are some of the ideas we are thinking about, please give us your feedback.
We want to Thank You for your support and we will let you know about the TCKC program as soon as possible.
Your Board /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
* Latest News * Just a note to let everyone know whats going on. *** January > 2011
The board has met and since there is no support for going to Citrus County Speedway, we will try a couple of 4 or 5 race series at different venues. We are currently looking for these venues but asphalt tracks are getting farther away and fewer in number. TriCity Kart Club has not gone anywhere!!! We are re-tooling to race. This hasn't been easy with the economy, the rumors and the other problems we have had to endure in the past. We are trying our best to keep this club alive and racing. In the mean time East Bay races on Friday nights, Auburndale is Saturday morning, you also have Orlando, Ocala and Dirt Devil, etc. Orlando and Ocala are paved facilities. TriCity Kart Club is actively working on putting together a race series with a twist. We need your help in determining which way we want to move for the first race. A large money race, maybe an endurance race from 2 to 6 hours also what tracks you most favor. These are some of the ideas we are thinking about, please give us your feedback.
We want to Thank You for your support and we will let you know about the TCKC program as soon as possible.
Races have been cancelled due to scheduling issues. Next Race TBA Keep checking the website for Race Dates and Location Information /////////////////////////////////////////
10/2010
The October turn out was light due to many events happening that weekend. November looks to be real strong and a good time will be had by all. Come on out and turn those wheels.
9/2010
Opening day of the 2010-2011 race season is now in the books. Wow!!! what a great day for racing, even a brief shower couldn't slow things down. We had 2 Cycles, 4 Cycles, Champs and Clones. The Clones put on a fantastic show and was enjoyed by all.
Blow the dust off those Karts and make the trip to Citrus, you won't be disappointed. What a great track, power in the pits and clean bathrooms.
Contact Terry Scampton for details and info.
7/2010
We will begin our 2010-2011 race season September 12th at Citrus County Speedway. The track is great , like good old Sunshine Speedway but less bumps. Fast And Fun.
Come on out and support your club. Contact Terry Scampton for info.
Thank You and hope to see you there.
6/2010 URGENT!!! We need all Past and Present Members also New Racers with interest - "Email Addresses" for getting you current race information and news directly. Send a note to Harry Grossman - spirit07676@yahoo.com
Citrus County Speedway What a great little track!!! Just like the old Sunshine Speedway - but smoother. Very fast and the layout will allow us to set up different race configurations, come out and join the fun.
5/2010 Citrus County Speedway - Race Day "Need To Knows"
"Consessions" will "Not" be open for our events at this time.. We will be working on getting our own consessions going but in the mean time you must > Bring Your Own Food and Beverages ////////////////////// At this time we will "Not" have Vendor Trackside Support.. We will do our best to build an inventory of Basic Emergency Repair Items and Fuel. Most of you already have what you need so this shouldn't be a problem. /////////////////////// Please keep in mind that we are a club and will be going back to our roots of having club members volunteer for race day duties. It will now be manditory that all members volunteer for no less than two race days a year for various duties, Corner workers, Gate help and more. You can still race and manage your task, we will gladly work with you. /////////////////////// So far this looks to be a great venue for us to continue the sport we all love. We ask for your continued support and tell your friends and get them back out racing with us.
It's the same distance from Tampa to Citrus County Speedway as Tampa to Desoto Speedway The Time Is The Same
We Appreciate Your Support, The Board
3/2010 IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Attending Club Members voted at the 2009 Race Season Banquet to change our racing venue due to deteriorating track conditions for Kart Racing at Desoto Speedway. TCKC is Your Club and the Board of Directors are Supporting Your Decision, we know your equipment is valuable. Please be patient as we secure new race dates and locations. A rumor is circulating that TriCity Kart Club is going away, Thats simply not true!!! We ask for your Continued Support, Patience and Understanding as we update our racing program.
Thank You.
1/2010 New 2010 TCKC Rule Book:
Starting in 2010 every Master Club Membership will include one copy of the new TriCity Kart Club Rule Book. Associate Members will not be issued a Rule Book and must refer to their teams master copy.
The hours and efforts of those involved in putting the Rule Book together will certainly be appreciated by all.
Everyone who races with TriCity Kart Club can feel confident that all will be fair and in black and white. It will be your responsibility to know and understand the contents of the Rule Book and TCKC's responsibility to enforce it.
