NHKA Race 8 is fast approaching. Please be sure to thank the Ouellette’s of RJT Karting for sponsoring the trophies. We will be running the NHMS Hill Course clockwise, which has produced some phenomenal racing all season. Pre-registration ends this Wednesday, September 25. As always, you can register at the track.

This is our favorite time of the season!!!! The weather is dry and crisp. Points battles are tight. Pressure is mounting. That said… we must remember we’re all here to have FUN, including those not contending for a championship. At this point in a long season equipment, bodies and tempers can start wearing out. So let’s, each of us, make it our personal mission to get everyone else through the next two events smiling.

Looking into the near future, we need to implement a stricter fuel rule. But before anything is set in stone, we’d like to hear the membership’s thoughts and suggestions. We’ll bring it up during the drivers meeting, and you’re also welcome to discuss ideas with Mike during the course of the day.

Friday Night:
Track entry on Friday night starts at 6pm. The front gate is controlled by the speedway, so we cannot guarantee entry after 10pm. We will sell pit passes in the paddock from 7pm till 9pm. Any late arrivals will have to purchase a pit pass in the morning at the front gate. All guests must have a pit pass. Race registration will also be open 7-9pm.

Saturday:
Main gate, registration and pre-race tech all open at 7am.
Drivers meeting at 8:15am ALL DRIVERS MUST ATTEND.
Members warm up at 8:30am.

ALL drivers must sign the driver release form at registration. Even if you have pre-registered for the event or season.

All karts must be safety inspected. We are paying close attention to how lead weights are mounted. If you have been told to improve how a weight is mounted, be sure to do so because you won’t be allowed on track until it is safe.

Only two weeks after 122 entries marked the NHKA’s return to Canaan, we’re right back at it this Saturday, September 7th, with Race 7 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

One look at the updated points confirms what is obvious on track – the competition continues to get tighter and run deeper into the field than ever before. Some classes have four or five drivers duking it out for the win, plus 20 more fighting for position all the way through the field. As we enter the last part of the season, the championship battles in most classes are also tightening up. With nothing decided, every position gained on track could be the one that gets the big trophy at the banquet.

If all one knows are the trash talk and cheap shots of ball and stick sports, they might think that all this intense competition on the track has ramped up tensions in the pits. They’d be mistaken. NHKA events continue to be defined by the high level of comradery and helpfulness between drivers, teams and shops. Everyone helps everyone, especially direct competitors. That’s because we’re true racers who want to beat our rivals on the track. And because we’re true friends, which is what makes this club awesome and our events so much fun.

Now for a few reminders…

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE is today (September 4) at midnight. Yes, you can always enter at the track. But wouldn’t your race morning be better spent checking your kart one more time?

PIT PASSES ARE CASH ONLY Credit cards are not accepted at the gate for pit pass sales. Please bring cash.

EVERYBODY NEEDS A PIT PASS Anyone who enters the gate onto track property are required to have a pit pass. That includes friends, family and mechanics (as well as drivers) whether they intend to be on the grid or not.

ALL DRIVERS MUST SIGN THE DRIVER WAIVER Whether you’re pre-entered for the event or the season, all drivers MUST sign the driver waiver at registration.

PRE-RACE SAFETY INSPECTION IS REQUIRED All karts must be brought to Paul Bowen’s pit near the grid for a safety inspection before being allowed to enter the track. Every race. No Exceptions. To brush up on what Paul will be checking, click here. He will continue to be paying special attention to how lead weights are mounted. If he already told you to remount your weights during a previous inspection, you’ll need to have that done for him to pass you Saturday morning.

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTRY The main gate at NHMS opens at 6pm. Pit pass sales, registration and safety tech will be 7pm – 9pm. Anyone who arrives after 9pm must go to the front gate Saturday morning to purchase their pit pass.

SATURDAY SCHEDULE The main gate, registration and safety tech open at 7am. Drivers meeting at 8:15am. Members only warm up at 8:30am.