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Saturday October 10, 2015 promises to be the dawn of a new era for karting in New England. The NHKA Racing Series driven by Checkered Flag Indoor Karting is pleased to invite you to a full day of lapping, racing and celebration at the brand new Canaan Motor Club. The asphalt is fully cured, the landscaping is filling in, the curbs have been installed and the safety features are in place. All it needs is you.
7am Gates Open
8am-1pm Practice by Group
11am Free burgers, dogs and more. Please bring a side dish to share.
1pm-2pm Try-A-Kart Lapping Session
2pm 25-lap Race for TaG Micro/Mini
2:45pm 1-Hour Endurance Race for all other classes
FREE Spectator Viewing Area With a clear view of entire track.
$15 Pit Pass Required for everyone in pit area.
$20 Try-A-Kart Lapping Session Minimum of 10 laps
$60 Practice & Race
Classes/Practice Groups
• TaG Micro and Mini
• TaG Junior, Senior, and Master, 125cc Shifter
• 4-Cycle, 2-Cycle, World Formula, 80cc Shifter
• Laydown Enduro, Sprint Enduro, Vintage
That’s right former NHKA road racers, this track is for you too!
Try-A-Kart Lapping Session
If you’ve ever wanted to try a real high-performance racing kart, this is your chance. We’ll be setting aside an hour and lining up our karts for anyone who wants to get behind the wheel. For $20 you’ll get a minimum of one 20-lap session on the kart track… quite possibly more, it depends how many people show up to tray a kart.
The Track
The track is a glass-smooth, super-flexible 7/8 mile road course that incorporates the old Canaan Fairground Speedway and includes a couple of crossover roads designed specifically for karts making eight possible configurations. Their intention is to double the size of the road course over the next year or two.
• Ride along with Tom Prioli as feels his way up to speed during the first ever session on the kart track.
• Hop aboard Keith Buffo’s shifter as he tiptoes his way around the damp road course.
• There were some people flying drones while we were there. Here’s some birds-eye video they shot.
• Here’s video of the track’s various configurations from on a bike.
Location
About an hour north of Concord, NH in the beautiful small town of Canaan, with its lovely lake and Mount Cardigan’s hiking trails and rewarding views. Hanover, NH, the home of Dartmouth College, is only 15 minutes north and full of the amenities you’d expect in an Ivy League town. Just 30 minutes west are the attractions of Central Vermont, including quaint Woodstock and the Quechee Gorge. Enjoy a leisurely drive east through the countryside and in less than an hour you’ll reach New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. In Canaan you’ll be in the middle of everything that’s great about autumn in New England. So gather up your loved ones to make the most of the holiday weekend.
Directions
From points south take 93N to 89N, Exit 17 for Rte. 4 East, go about 13 miles, at Canaan center bear left onto 118, very shortly turn right onto Cardigan Mountain Road and you’ll see the Canaan Fairgrounds to the right.
Where to Stay
Racers are welcome to camp for free at the track. There are also plenty of hotels and B&Bs for any budget in the surrounding towns:
Courtyard Marriott Lebanon 603-643-5600
Days Inn Lebanon 603-448-5070
Residence Inn Lebanon 603-643-4511
Baymont Inn and Suites West Lebanon 603-298-8888
Comfort Inn White River Junction, VT 802-295-3051
Hampton Inn White River Junction, VT 802-296-2800
Holiday Inn Express White River Junction, VT 802-299-2700
Fairfield Inn and Suites White River Junction, VT 802-291-9911
Super 8 White River Junction, VT 802-295-7577
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