Thank you to all who have entered our first race of 2023 at Canaan Motor Club. The registration deadline for Race 1 is Sunday May 7 at Midnight. Remember, we will not accept any registrations at the track. So if you intend to go but have yet to register do it right now! We’re looking forward to seeing ALL of you!

We will be racing counter clockwise on Half Track 2… meaning the end of the track with the chicane to the right of the paddock area. We will go out onto the track along the guard rail. We will use the bus stop chicane and turn into the infield track just before the infield garage then turn left back onto the main track. The Karting Safety Course will run counter clockwise on the far left end of the track.

As always we will release a Friday night and Saturday morning schedule on Thursday before the event. So stay tuned!

Back on March 14 we announced stricter tech for Briggs 206 classes. After inspecting several engines we have found a common area of non-conformance: valve springs. These springs are from the same aftermarket spring maker and do have a positive effect on performance.

These springs are NOT a Briggs part. The Briggs 206 Rule Set does NOT allow for the use of springs made by a manufacturer other than the manufacture that made the springs that originally came in your engine.

The NHKA will be conducting tech on top finishers and may also check engines throughout the field. Valve springs will be an area of special interest. There will be NO leeway or mulligans. As is the case when we find any non-conforming parts, the driver will be subject to disqualification and further penalties because the driver, and only the driver, is responsible for making sure their equipment complies with the rules.

We are always working to provide the fairest and safest competition possible. We expect all our competitors’ full cooperation in achieving that goal.

We are excited to start the new season. Our goal for 2023 is fun and family friendly racing. We are looking forward to seeing our many drivers, and to welcoming some new friends. Our new Karting Safety Course will instill confidence by giving them an environment they can get up to speed quickly. They’ll have a separate track to get a feel for their karts while learning the flags and safety procedures without the pressure of being thrown into a full race day. This course might be just the thing for some of our “experienced racers” who struggle with the flag and safety rules. You know who you are!!!

Online registration for Race 1 on May 13 opens Monday April 17 at 6pm on www.BikeReg.com/NHKA Registration deadline is SUNDAY May 7 at midnight. Yes, that’s a couple days earlier in the race week than usual. We have some staffing scheduling conflicts, so we want to get our pre-race work done early. Remember, only approved 2023 NHKA Members can register for races in 2023.

We do have some minor drivers who have not yet submitted their minor waiver package. The deadline to get them in is April 21 to not be locked out of registering for the race on Bikereg until those forms are submitted. That’s less than a week away!! Yes, the form does say you can turn them in on race day, however we are asking for them before because will be training some new staff at the gate. Your help with this will be greatly appreciated.

The latest version of the World Formula rules is now available. There have been just a few minor changes since our last update, so please be sure to check it out. Speaking of rules, a full NHKA Racing Series Rules & Procedures Handbook will be available on the website very shortly. Stay tuned!

Finally, a new tire order will be on its way next week. Preorder your tires now so you can be sure yours are waiting for you at the track on race day.

Race day is just a few weeks away!!!!!

Our first order of LeCont race tires is on the way with another order shortly after that. We will take pre-orders and have them ready for you when you get to the track. You can also pick them up ahead of time at the office or we can ship directly to you.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Pre-orders will guarantee you have some nice, fresh and fast tires. Order yours today!

Over the winter months, NHKA and Archie’s Kart Shop have been working on tightening tech for Briggs 206 and World Formula engines. This is in response to the discovery of modified and non-stock internal parts. One action we are taking is the establishment of a parts database with reference measurements from known stock engines and parts. Done in accordance with the Briggs rule set, it is a tool we will be utilizing and expanding in 2023.

NHKA Racing Series follows the latest Briggs technical rules for the 206, and its own box stock rules for the World Formula. Any and all infractions will be subject to disqualification from that event’s results, and exclusion of the engine from competition until it is able to pass inspection by Archie (at the owner’s expense.) Additionally, the driver may be subject to suspension for the remainder of the season.

It is the responsibility of engine owners and drivers to make sure their engines comply with the rules. We will not hear any “I didn’t know” excuses. We strongly recommend that you contact your engine supplier/builder/tuner to make sure your engine is legal. Do it now while there’s plenty of time to find and correct any issues before the season starts.

The NHKA works hard to provide the fairest competition possible. Deliberate rules violations are not only detrimental to our sport but disrespectful to other drivers and event organizers. Cheating will not be tolerated.

Thank you to all of our loyal racers who have reserved their 2023 memberships. We are at capacity!!!!! If you registered on BikeReg.com before January 20 you are in. If you mailed or emailed your form you are in (unless you have been told otherwise.) A confirmation will be sent to all accepted members. Any requests for memberships from this point forward will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

We also are at capacity for our May 13th Karting Safety Course for new drivers and potential new members. We are now booking for the June 3rd session.

Kart number requests will be reviewed and issued accordingly. Members have priority. We will release available two-digit numbers within the next few weeks in case anyone wants to change their number.

We have mailed out a number of minor release forms, but have received very few back. Please return signed and notarized minor waivers to KEI, 7 Renker Drive, South Easton, MA 02375 as soon as possible. No minor waiver – no racing.

Finally, a good number of NHKA regulars will be heading to the CKNA Spring Nationals in Charlotte, NC March 3-5. Let’s all wish them good luck!

Everything is in place for the 2022 awards banquet at the beautiful Alpine Grove Events Center in Hollis, NH. There’s no threat of a major storm to throw a curve into our plans like last year. So we’re looking forward to having fun with 162 of our best racing buddies. Please remember that only registered guests may attend.

1:00pm Members Meeting We will be discussing rules and procedure changes for the upcoming season, as well as plans and ideas for the future.

1:00pm Raffle Tickets on Sale Once again we have some cool prizes ranging from tools, race day supplies, camping equipment, etc.

2:00pm Luncheon Begins

3:00pm Awards Ceremony Trophy presentations to our 2022 champions and top points finishers, as well as the picking of the winning raffle tickets.

Finally, and as always, be sure to join us in thanking Kenneth Repke for the photos of our champions and the great action shots of everyone all season long.

Wesley Clark – Briggs 206 Cadet

Caleb Jarvis-Comi – Briggs 206 Junior

Cruise Labrie – Briggs 206 Senior

Marcelo DeCampos – Briggs 206 Masters

Caleb Jarvis-Comi – TaG Junior

Mark Donato – TaG Senior

Rich Blanchard – TaG Masters

Mark Donato – KZ Shifter

Ryan Archambault – World Formula Light

Brett Repke – World Formula Heavy

2022 NHKA Racing Series members are invited to visit www.BikeReg.com/NHKA to renew their memberships for the 2023 season. There are a limited number of memberships, so we are giving our current members the first opportunity to secure theirs. After January 20, 2023 we’ll be making any remaining memberships available to the public.

Membership includes eligibility for championship points, year-end awards, free admission for you and a guest to the annual banquet, reserved kart number and the NHKA rulebook. Most importantly, an annual membership is required to race. So definitely put renewing yours near the top of your to-do list!

Saturday, January 21, 2023 1-6pm
Alpine Grove Function Hall, Hollis, NH
Luncheon buffet
Cash bar
Trophies and special awards for the 2022 season
The always-fun raffle!

Current NHKA Members with one guest are free. Additional guests and non-members are $25 each. Attendance will be limited to 200 guests, so get your RSVP in today!

RSVP by January 7, 2023
[email protected]
Please include:
• Names of 2022 NHKA members
• Names of free member guests (one per member)
• Names of additional guests/non-members ($25 each)
• Payment method: check or credit card (no payment at the door)
• Phone number
We will confirm your reservation by either replying with the address to send the check, or we will call you for the credit card information.

The Annual Members Meeting starts at 1pm sharp. Hear firsthand about planned updates to rules and procedures for the coming season. This is the perfect time to ask questions and offer your input.

We’re looking forward to celebrating all our champions and friends!

The 2023 NHKA Racing Series schedule has been announced. A huge change is that we will not be racing at NHMS for the 2023 season. We feel that the condition of the Hill Course is too bumpy and dangerous. Especially the two straights leading to and from the chicane. Several drivers have broken parts and chains through that section, plus swerving drivers have created too many near misses. At this point, getting those areas repaired for next season isn’t feasible due to cost and timing, however discussions are ongoing.

We have been talking NHMS about other potential opportunities to race in the future. Race Director Mike has been to the speedway to test several configurations using the speedway oval with parts of the road course. There are lots of factors that need to be considered, but dates and arrangements are being negotiated with track management.

All of our 2023 events will be held at Canaan Motor Club. We will utilize a minimum of six different configurations of the Canaan track.

May 13 Race 1
June 3 Race 2
June 17/18 Race 3/4
July 15/16 Race 5 Kart Mania
Aug 19/20 Race 6/7
Sept 16 Race 8
Oct 7 Enduro

This is the earliest that we have been able to release a schedule, so we want to thank Canaan Motor Club for their efforts, as well as the New England Karting Challenge for their cooperation and patience. It’s never too soon to get excited about the start of the racing season!