Whaa-hoo!!! The 2021 NHKA Racing Series season is here!!! Registration for the Pre-Season Practice Day at Canaan Motor Club is now open. Not only is there a new season, there’s a new way to enter events…

Registering on BikeReg.com is Fast and Secure
If you prefer paying with a credit card, registering on BikeReg will allow you to do so with the security of encrypted card processing. It’s super-fast and easy too when you start your first visit by setting up an account. Here’s how:
• Go to www.bikereg.com/nhka
• On the top right of the page rollover “SIGN IN” and select “Create Account”
• Select “CREATE PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT”
• Choose a Username/Password and fill in the participant/driver info, including transponder number (or “RENT”)
• Ignore the last three areas and click “CREATE ACCOUNT”
• This will take you to your “My BikeReg” page
• Get back to the event registration page by typing “NHKA” in the search field
• Select your class or classes. FYI: The driver’s pit pass will be included. The system only charges for one pit pass when there’s one driver entered for two classes.
• Now you’ll be asked to confirm the participant/driver information or click “I’m registering someone new.” If you selected a second class, you’ll repeat this process for that entry further down the page.
• Review your order. Please note the service fee BikeReg charges for this service.
• If you’re a current NHKA member enter M21NHKA as the Coupon Code to get $5 off each class. (Non-member cheapskates may be subjected to public humiliation.)
• Click the “I understand…” box.
• Click on the credit card logos to check out.

Or You Can Still Enter the Old-Fashioned Way
If you’re not comfortable with this whole internet thing yet, you can still print an entry form by going to www.NHKA.net/membership-forms However, fax or email submissions will no longer be accepted… meaning you’ll need to mail it in time arrived for the deadline. Also, for security reasons we strongly recommend you pay by check when entering by mail.

Pit Passes for Non-Drivers Now Sold at the Gate
If you’re going to bring helpers or family to the track, you’ll need to check in at the gate as a group to purchase their pit passes (cash only.) Please remember that we still need to follow town and state covid-19 regulations, which include mandatory attendance limits. These restrictions will be announced for each event.

Covid-19 Stuff
For every event, all attendees will need to complete an NHKA Covid-19 Waiver, as well as one for NHMS for events there. We’re asking everyone to print these out and complete them at home the week of the race so you can just hand them in as you check in at the gate. You’ll find a link for these waivers with the Race Pre-Registration here: www.NHKA.net/membership-forms

We’ve also updated the NHKA Covid-19 Event Procedures, with which all attendees are expected to be familiar.

Go! Go! Go!
The green flag is out – send in your entry now! And stay tuned for more important event updates as we get closer to what’s shaping up to be a huge Pre-Season Practice Day at Canaan on the 24th.

It is confirmed! On April 24 the NHKA Racing Series will be holding a full day of pre-season practice at Canaan Motor Club running clockwise on Half Track 1.

Of course this plan is subject to the melting and thawing process. However, we spoke with Dave, the track manager, and he feels it looks very promising. We’ll continue to monitor the situation on the ground in Canaan, and when we get into that week we’ll be watching the forecast. If Saturday the 24th looks rainy, we’ll switch to Sunday the 25th. If Sunday doesn’t look much better, welp, we’ll see… Whatever the case, we’ll let everyone know about changes as soon as we know.

Racers are always eager for more opportunities to practice, and it’s something we’ve been working on. Holding a practice day before the season gets up to speed gives all of our new drivers the opportunity to get some valuable seat time as well as complete the mandatory safety course. For our veterans, it’s a chance to break in engines, shake down new karts and polish away the winter rust.

We’ll be announcing a registration start date and deadline very soon. So stay tuned!

While there will be naysayers who question the validity of the hypothesis, most of you feel like we do and are willing to try anything to make the season come faster. Ordering your tires now certainly won’t hurt.

NHKA is expecting fresh inventory of LeCont Reds and Whites in the latest homologated compounds. Shipping is available from our office, or we can bring them to the track for you. There will also be tires available for purchase at the track from NHKA and authorized dealers. Remember, all classes must run the specified LeCont tires, marked and scanned by NHKA. You can reserve yours today by clicking here to download and print the tire pre-order form. While it might not make the season come any faster, it’ll be here before you know it.

About those old MG Reds… With the shortened 2020 season, we realize that there are still some MG Reds out there. So long as they’ve already been marked and scanned, they’re legal to race. However, we will not mark ANY MG tires, new or used, for any reason.

As the NHKA Racing series continues to grow so does the number of things that need doing every race day. This season we are definitely going to need help in several areas ranging from minimal-time volunteer tasks to compensated positions that require you to commit all or most of the day. In some cases, it may be possible to have a couple volunteers split one of these jobs.

Front Gate
We need a reliable person to help with pit pass sales and other things at the front gate. This position starts at 6am and will go until the line is gone or until lunch time when we close the gate.

Grid Assistant
Someone who can assist the grid man with keeping racers, karts and equipment flowing and organized around the grid and scale areas.

Pre-Race Safety Tech.
Paul needs a regular helper with safety inspections to get through the rush 7-9am race mornings.

Scoring
Tina, our head scorer, is tied to the scoring system once karts hit the track. She needs an assistant to post results, deliver provisional results to the scales, and chase down transponder issues.

Lunch Orders
We need someone to collect lunch orders from NHKA track and administrative staff, then place and pick up those orders and pick up locally.

Post Race Tech.
Anyone who knows about the karts and engines across all classes.

We are ramping up for the 2021 season working on various things to make everyone’s experience better. Here are just a few…

Online Registration
We have been working on an online registration process for race registration and payment. This will be ready to launch by April 1st. There will be plenty of time to pre-reg for the first race. You may also register with snail mail and a check, however, we will no longer be accepting registrations via email or fax.

Minor Releases
We have also been working with the insurance company to simplify the minor waiver process. They have agreed to allow us to distribute minor release forms electronically.If you are new to the club, or missed the email, it is also available here on the Membership/Forms page of this website by clicking here. Please be sure to follow the directions carefully.

New for 2021 – New Drivers Safety Course
Starting this season, all new drivers with NHKA will be required to complete a safety course with an NHKA official. The course will cover important topics such as the meaning of all the flags, what to do in case of a breakdown, crash, spin or off-track excursions, safety equipment, kart prep and more. This is mandatory for all new drivers. NO EXCEPTIONS. The course will be offered at the track Friday nights before a Saturday event. We will also be offering the course before the season begins at a time and location to be determined.

Stay tuned here and to your email for more details on these items as well as other updates for the 2021 NHKA Racing Series season. Thank you all! We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!!!