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2008 Windsor Prix Weekend Media Opportunities
August 26 - There are many unique media opportunities available this weekend as world-class auto racing
returns to the Motor City at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, August 29-31, 2008. What follows is a
look at some of the weekend’s highlighted events, featuring the Windsor Karting Grand Prix / IRL
Brian Stewart Karting Racing Championship Series, the Blushing Brides - Rolling Stones Tribute Concerts,
the Full Throttle! and Chatham Street Need for Speed activities, and the AP Motorsports/Race Windsor Car
Show in downtown Windsor this racing weekend. Details and contact information have also been provided.
>> Read more
BSRKC Up Next - The Windsor Grand Prix!
August 26 - Of everything involved in organizing a series like the BSRKC, event after event, shopping for the prizes may be the most enjoyable part.
And, having just come back from Best Buy, what follows is the list of fantastic electronic prizes for the Junior racers.
Senior racers will each receive same day prize cheques presented in the amounts of $250.00, $150.00 and $100.00 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
CF Groups and Cole Cacciavillani are providing the draw prizes, and Autosports Media and Cody Schindel will have the Fast Qualifier
pictures ready for both Saturday and Sunday’s Fast Qualifiers.
>> Read more
Windsor Karting Grand Prix Friday Practice Schedule
August 25 - The Friday practice schedule for the 2008 BSRKC Windsor Karting Grand Prix is now available.
>> View the schedule
Update: RV Parking at the BSRKC Windsor Karting Grand Prix
August 25 - The new track layout for the Windsor Karting Grand Prix has necessitated a change in the parking arrangements
for RVs. RVs must now be parked at Riverside Dr. West and Caron Ave., which is a 10 minute walk from the track
along the beautiful river front. Trailers and toy haulers are permitted at the track, however there are no electrical
or water hook-ups there. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from reconfiguring the track in order to make it
as safe as possible.
>> Street map showing RV parking area
Clarification: Designated Fuel Station for Windsor
August 22 - Please note that the fuel station specified in
this bulletin is the
designated fuel station for classes using Sunoco Ultra 94 as well as for 4-cycle classes.
Windsor Karting Grand Prix Track Map and Directions
August 21 - The Simcoe Kart Club and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club together with the Sunparlor Kart Club are
extremely pleased to present to you the new track layout for the BSRKC Windsor Karting Grand Prix street race.
This special event will take place on August 29, 30 and 31 along Windsor's downtown streets and river front
including the breathtaking Festival Plaza.
>> Track map
>> Directions to event
BSRKC Apparel Now Available
August 19 - BSRKC is pleased to announce that it is making available several exciting items of series apparel
featuring the BSRKC logo, in association with Makos Promotions. Any items ordered prior to Monday August 25
will be delivered prior to or at the Windsor Karting Grand Prix.
>> Read more
>> Order form
Windsor Prix Web Site Launched
August 18 - You may not yet be aware of the scope of the upcoming BSRKC event in Windsor. The Windsor Karting
Grand Prix is a key part of a huge event taking place in Windsor from August 29 to 31. The event
organizers have now launched a new web site to promote this spectacular event at
www.windsorprix.ca. Please take a moment to visit the site
and see the details of this outstanding event, including special promotions with the IRL Detroit
Belle Isle Grand Prix, live concerts, and much more.
Bulletin: Windsor Karting Grand Prix – Designated Fuel Station
August 18 - A new bulletin has been issued to specify the
designated fuel station for the BSRKC race in Windsor. In addition, please remember to check the Regulations page on a
regular basis for any changes that may affect you.
BSRKC Announces Winners of 10 RMC Prizes
August 9 - In keeping with the outstanding and generous prizes awarded by the BSRKC Series,
the Principals, Organizers and Sponsors are proud to announce the following winners of the
ten Rotax Max Challenge trips to compete at the RMC Canadian National Championships in
Grand-Mere, Quebec.
>> Read more
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Windsor Karting Grand Prix
August 8 - The Mayor of Windsor has announced a set of truly outstanding sponsorship opportunities for
the Windsor Karting Grand Prix. All of the packages offer several significant ways for the sponsor
to gain visibility and at the same time gain access to exclusive events. Windsor is promoting this
event at a level that may never have been seen before in Canadian karting.
Please see the sponsorship brochure
for the Mayor's letter and the details of the various sponsorship packages.
Windsor Extravaganza!
August 8 - The Sunparlor Kart Club has organized a solid series of events to accompany the Windsor Karting Grand Prix.
There will be a free outdoor movie (bring a lawn chair), a car show, and a concert featuring the
Blushing Bride tribute to the Rolling Stones International Tribute Show. On Friday night,
drivers and other celebrities, such as Ron Fellows and Brian Stewart, will visit from the
IRL Detroit Grand Prix, and there will be a celebrity race on Friday night on the track.
Call for Volunteers for Windsor
August 8 - We still have several volunteer positions to fill for Race 5 of the 2008 BSRKC series
in downtown Windsor.
To volunteer, please email Lynda Chiovitti or phone Lynda at 905-722-3089.
Please help us to put on the best possible event.
Please see the duty roster for details of the open positions.
Shannonville 2009 Already Booked!
August 8 - The BSRKC Principals and Organizers have already booked the Shannonville Motorsport Park track
for the 2009 special Bear Hunt races from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. We will be setting
more records next year!
Documents for Windsor Race
August 8 - The event schedule and entry form for BSRKC 2008 Race 5 in Windsor
are now available. Please see the Schedule page to access these documents.
This special event on the streets of downtown Windsor is sponsored in the amount of $7,500.00 by A to Z Capital Corp.,
Mid Toronto Mitsubishi, Scarborough Mitsubishi, and Yogen Fruz
and is co-presented by the Simcoe Kart Club, Waterloo Regional Kart Club,
the Sunparlor Kart Club and the City of Windsor.
Showing How It's Done In Shannonville
August 4 - Jim McGlade has provided us with an excellent set of photos from BSRKC Race 4 at Shannonville.
>> See the gallery
BSRKC Shannonville Now At $17,000.00!
July 29 - What started out as a $10,000.00 budget for the BSRKC Bear Hunt races at Shannonville Motorsport Park has now exploded
to a sensational $17,000.00. How is this possible? Well, here’s the math and look who’s responsible!
>> Read more
BSRKC $10,000.00 Shannonville Bear Hunt
July 12 - It’s official. A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco together with Mid Toronto Mitsubishi,
Scarborough Mitsubishi and Yogen Fruz have committed $10,000.00
in sponsorship towards the cash and prizes to be awarded at the July 30 to August 3 special
BSRKC Bear Hunt race at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
>> Read more
Shannonville Documents Update and Pre-Registration Deadline
July 10 - Several editorial changes have been made to the pre-registration form and the event
schedule for BSRKC Race 4 at Shannnonville. Please ensure that you use the current versions
of these documents. If you intend to pre-register for this event, please note that the
pre-registration form must be received by July 15.
BSRKC 218 Entries at Kawartha Speedway
July 10 - Once again the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship (BSRKC) has lived up to their
promise of being the place to race in 2008. On July 5th 6th and 7th the series returned to the fast
and exciting track at Kawartha Downs and Speedway. It only seems fitting that if you are going to
race at a venue that includes a casino, you have to up the ante on the prize front, and the series
organizers certainly did. When the racing was done, the winners took home more prizes and cash than
at any other BSRKC event to date this year.
>> Read the full story.
Call for Volunteers for Shannonville
July 10 - We still have several volunteer positions to fill for Race 4 of the 2008 BSRKC series at
Shannonville Motorsport Park.
All volunteers will receive $50 plus food for each day.
To volunteer, please email Lynda Chiovitti or phone Lynda at 905-722-3089.
Please help us to put on the best possible event.
Please see the duty roster for details of the open positions.
BSRKC Increases Kawartha Speedway Purse To $8,500!
July 2 - This weekend’s Special Event at Kawartha Speedway was already BSRKC’s most lucrative event so far this year, and the series
organizers are pleased to announce that the prize list has been further enhanced. The Principals and Organizers of the BSRKC Series
would like to thank the sponsors including for their generous contributions, including A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco,
Kawartha Speedway and Derek Lynch, Yorkdale Ford, and Yogen Fruz.
>> Read more to see the details of the exciting prize list.
RMC Technical Bulletin: Micro Max Cylinder
July 1 - The Canadian Rotax Max Challenge has issued a new Technical Bulletin for the Rotax Micro Max.
Effective August 8, 2008, all Micro Max engines must have a 2008 cylinder. The bulletin includes
instructions for identifying the year of manufacture of the cylinder.
Please review the bulletin
if you run Rotax Micro Max.
BSRKC $7,500.00 Kawartha Speedway Special Event
June 30 - The July 3, 4, 5 and 6th BSRKC Special Event at Kawartha Speedway will be our richest karting event so far this year.
A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco together with Kawartha Speedway and Derek Lynch are making this extraordinary purse
possible. And if you include the season’s sponsorship from Yorkdale Ford and Yogen Fruz, we now have prizes ready for you at
Kawartha Speedway of $250.00 for 1st place, $150.00 for 2nd place and $100.00 for 3rd place. That’s 15 Classes at $500.00
each for a total of $7,500.00.
>> Read more
*UPDATE* Volunteers for Kawartha
June 30 - We still have some volunteer positions to fill. To volunteer, please email Lynda Chiovitti
or phone Lynda at 905-722-3089 as soon as possible. We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who
has already stepped forward to help us run this event.
Updated duty roster
Updated Contact Information - Lynda Chiovitti
June 30 - Effective immediately, please direct all email to Lynda Chiovitti to
lyndachiovitti@hotmail.com.
Call for Volunteers for Kawartha Speedway
June 23 - Race 3 of the 2008 BSRKC series at Kawartha Speedway is less than two weeks away and we still have several volunteer
positions that we need to fill.
All volunteers will receive $50 plus food for each day.
To volunteer, please email Lynda Chiovitti or phone Lynda at 905-722-3089.
Please help us to put on the best possible event.
Please see the duty roster for details of the open positions.
Documents for Kawartha and Shannonville Races
June 17 - The event schedules and entry forms for BSRKC 2008 Race 3 at Kawartha Speedway and Race 4 at Shannonville Motorsport Park
are now available. Please see the Schedule page to access these documents.
Event Coverage - Race 1 and Race 2
June 12 - eKartingNews.ca has posted some excellent coverage of the action at the first two
races of the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series:
Race 1 - Sutton, ON
Race 2 - Leamington, ON
Revision to RMC Sporting Bulletin 2008-01 - Micro Max and Mini Max
June 6 - The Canadian RMC Sporting Bulletin 2008-01, which covers the Micro Max and Mini Max classes, has been updated to include specifications
for carburetors and front sprockets. The float and jet combination to be used at each race event will be posted on the event's bulletin board at that event.
Please review the updated bulletin
if you run one of these classes.
Bulletin: Wet Tires for Rotax Classes
June 6 - A new bulletin has been issued to specify the "wet" tires to be used in Rotax classes in
the BSRKC. Please consult the bulletin if you plan to enter any of these
classes. In addition, please remember to check the Regulations page on a
regular basis for any changes that may affect you.
Update to Mini Max and Micro Max Technical Regulations
June 4 - The Rotax Technical Regulations appendix for the Mini Max and Micro Max has been updated. Please
review the new Mini Max/Micro Max Appendix
if you run one of these classes. You can still view the old version
for comparison.
Mojo W1 Tires Required for Rotax RMC Classes at BSRKC
May 29 - Effective immediately, the spec “wet” tire for the Rotax Senior, Rotax Junior and Rotax DD2
classes at BSRKC races will be Mojo W1,
as required by the Canadian Rotax Mojo Max Technical Regulations.
>> Read more
*UPDATE* Volunteers for Leamington
May 29 - We still require a grid marshal for Sunday's race day.
To volunteer, please call Lynda Chiovitti at 416-418-3089 as soon as possible. We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who
has already stepped forward to help us run this event.
Updated duty roster
BSRKC 2008 Race 2 Sponsored By Scarborough Mitsubishi and Simon Yakubowicz, A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco
May 27 - The second race of the 2008 BSRKC Series is set for Leamington this weekend on May 30, 31 and June 1.
Once again the sponsors have spared no expense in adding a new twist to the prizes.
Action will be intense as karters battle for BSRKC Championships and berths at the Rotax Max Challenge Canadian Finals.
>> Read more
Urgent Call for Volunteers for Leamington
May 24 - As we gear up for the second race of the 2008 BSRKC series at Leamington, we still have several volunteer positions that we need to fill.
All volunteers will receive $50 plus food for each day.
To volunteer, please email Lynda Chiovitti or phone Lynda at 905-264-6800.
Please help us to put on the best possible event.
Please see the duty roster for details of the open positions.
Slip Slidin' at Sutton
May 22 - Jim McGlade has provided us with some exciting shots from Sunday's soggy BSRKC action.
>> See the gallery
Bulletin: Spec Fuel for 4-Cycle Classes at Leamington
May 19 - A new bulletin has been issued to specify the station where fuel
must be obtained for 4-cycle classes for BSRKC 2008 Race 2 at Leamington. Please consult the bulletin if you plan to enter any of these
classes. In addition, please remember to check the Regulations page on a
regular basis for any changes that may affect you.
BSRKC 2008 Race 1 Sponsored By A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco
May 14 - The first race of the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series sponsored
by A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco runs this weekend, May 16, 17 and 18, at
3–S Go Karts in Sutton. With 402 karts registered for the series so far, the racing promises
to be first-class, and the prize list will be spectacular.
>> Read more
BSRKC Adds 10 RMC Nationals Trips To Series Highlights
May 13 - The BSRKC Series is proud to announce that ten trips to participate in the Rotax Max Challenge Canadian Nationals
in Grand-Mere, Quebec, on August 8-10 have been added to the prizes in the series highlights. These exciting prizes will significantly
reduce the cost of competing in the Nationals for the prize winners.
>> Read the Press Release
>> Read the updated highlights
Bulletin: Rotax Age, License and Tire Requirements
May 5 - A new bulletin has been issued to detail the age, license and tire requirements for the Rotax
Max Junior, Rotax Mini Max, and Rotax Micro Max classes. Please consult the bulletin if you plan to enter any of these
classes. In addition, please remember to check the Regulations page on a
regular basis for any changes that may affect you.
Attention Rotax Senior and TAG Racers
April 24 - Please note that Rotax Senior Class contested as per the Rotax Max Challenge Rules races on Saturdays, while
the Rotax/TAG Senior Class races on Sundays.
Urgent: Please send an email to Lynda@3SGoKartsInternational.com as soon as possible to specify which Rotax Senior class(es)
you are competing in. Your prompt replies via email are appreciated as this will speed up registration on race days and avoid any
confusion for you as to which day(s) you will be racing at the tracks. Please see the
BSRKC class structure for details on these two classes.
The Rotax Senior Class number registration lists will be separated accordingly as we receive your confirmations.
Entry Forms and Race Day Schedules - Sutton and Leamington
April 20 - Entry forms and race day schedules are now available for Race 1 at the 3-S Go Karts track at
Sutton and Race 2 at the Point Pelee Karting track at Leamington. Please see the 2008 Schedule page
for links to these documents.
Updates to Rotax Classes
March 27 - In response to numerous requests, BSRKC has added the Rotax Micro Max class to its class structure.
Rotax Micro Max will race on Saturdays. The Rotax Mini Max regulations have also been clarified. Please read
the press release to see the details of the regulations for these classes.
>> Read more
BSRKC Introduces New Logo
March 27 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series has a brand new logo! It proudly
acknowledges the tremendous support we receive from our Marquee Sponsors: the Indy Racing League® and its
IndyCar® and Firestone Indy Lights™ Series, Brian Stewart Racing and Brian Stewart, MG Tires,
A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco.
>> Read more
Rotax Mini Max Minimum Weight Changed
March 25 - The minimum weight for Rotax Mini Max has been changed from 255 pounds to 280 pounds
as specified by SRA. >> Bulletin
The Calm Before the Storm - Rocket Robbie Benefit
March 21 - On Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 401 Mini-Indy Indoor Go Karts and Rick McMullen Sr.
will offer everyone 2 days of unlimited laps for just $49.95/day which includes a 2 year Biannual
Membership. Your entry fee is your donation to Rocket Robbie’s Rehabilitation Fund.
This will be a great opportunity to shake off the cold and the cob webs before the outdoor season begins.
>> Read the event flyer
BSRKC 2008 Supplementary Regulations Released
March 20 - The 2008 Supplementary Regulations for the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series
are now available on the 2008 Regulations page.
SKC at Performance World Show
March 7 - Simcoe Kart Club, a host club for the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series, will have
a display at the Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show at the International Centre on March 14-16.
>> Read more
Accommodations Available for All 2008 BSRKC Events
March 6 - BSRKC has arranged discounts at convenient hotels for each 2008 race event. The huge popularity of the
series means that rooms will go fast. Act quickly to ensure you get yours! Please see the
2008 Schedule page for links to the accommodation information.
BSRKC 2008 Supplementary Regulations
February 29 - Now that ASN Canada has released the 2008 National Karting Regulations, BSRKC is working hard to deliver its
Supplementary Regulations as quickly as possible. We expect to release the Supplementary Regulations on or before March 18, 2008.
We have provided links to the 2008 ASN regulations on the 2008 Regulations page.
BSRKC 2008 Class Structure Changes
February 25 - As a part of becoming a Rotax Max Challenge qualifier series, BSRKC has added Rotax DD2 as an official class in 2008.
Also, due to the low number of registrations, the Senior Medium class is no longer an official class. Those that have registered
their numbers for Senior Medium will have their registered numbers saved for the special event race at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
BSRKC Gains Rotax Max Challenge Qualifying Series Status
February 25 - SRA Karting International has announced that the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship has been selected
as one of the Rotax Max Challenge qualifying series for Ontario for 2008. Drivers will be able to qualify through the BSRKC to race
at the Rotax Max Challenge Canadian final at Grand-Mere, Québec, and aim for a berth at the RMC Grand Finals. Stay tuned for more news.
>> Read more
BSRKC 2008 Race 5 Confirmed for Windsor
February 25 - The Windsor Karting Grand Prix has been confirmed as Race 5 of the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series.
This high profile street race will run on the same weekend as the Detroit Indy Grand Prix across the river, and
promises to draw a large international audience.
SKC 2007 Year End E-zine Available
February 19 - The 2007 version of the popular Simcoe Kart Club year end magazine and calendar is now available
online in e-zine format. The SKC e-zine contains photos from each of the 2007 BSRKC events.
Click here to view the e-zine.
BSRKC Registrations Reach 230
February 14 - Effective today, February 14, (Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!), there are now 230 kart numbers
registered in the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series. In March 2007 we had 105. Based on these
figures the BSRKC Series anticipates in excess of 200 entries per event with the Shannonville race expected
to exceed 400 entries. Racers are encouraged to register their numbers as soon as possible.
>> Read more
Micro Max Anyone?
February 12 - SKC has received some inquiries about Rotax Micro Max, and is gauging interest in the class.
Micro Max is the entry level version of Rotax Max, generating 6.7 HP at 6,500 rpm (maximum rpm is 9,000),
and is aimed at the youngest drivers. Please contact Lynda Chiovitti (see the
contact page) to express your interest in running this class.
BSRKC Celebrates 2007 Success, Looks Forward to 2008
January 30 - Last Saturday, the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series celebrated its second highly
successful season with a superb gala banquet, and gave out the final portion of over $100,000 in cash and prizes.
The BSRKC already has 190 kart numbers registered for the 2008 racing season, and is looking forward to even
greater success in the upcoming year.
>> Read more
BSRKC Tops 150 Entries for 2008
January 10 - As of January 10, the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series already has 152 kart numbers registered for
the 2008 season. This is fantastic when you consider that in March 2007 we had 105. The organizers are extremely happy with
the numbers as they are a very strong indication of the success of this growing series in 2008.
>> Read more
BSRKC 2007 Awards Banquet and Gala Update
January 4 - The Principals and Organizer of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series are proud to announce the exciting details for the Second Annual BSRKC Awards Banquet and Gala
featuring a special guest appearance by Mr. Brian Stewart.
Please note that the deadline for ticket purchase is January 15, 2008, and the hotel discount
is also available only until January 15, 2008.
>> Read more
>> Get the flyer
3-S Go Karts Blow Out Sale
December 28 - Starting this Friday, December 28th 2007 at 10 a.m., 3-S Go Karts will be offering the best
Boxing Day sales the karting community has ever seen. This Boxing Day sale will continue through the
weekend until the end of March.
>> See the flyer
In memoriam - Dennis Morgan, 63: Wheels founder
December 24 - The BSRKC would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Dennis Morgan
on this sad occasion of his passing. The racing enthusiast and founder of the Toronto Star
Wheels section died suddenly after an apparent heart attack. Morgan, who was to undergo a triple
bypass surgery in a few weeks, was 63, and is survived by his wife Angelina and son Kevin.
>> Read the Toronto Star obituary
BSRKC Granja Viana 500 Race Report
December 14 - On December 2, 2007, the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series Canadian Dream Team
of Jake Collison, Tyler Hendricks, Michael Glaze, Pearce Herder and Steve Lyons, sponsored by BSRKC,
MG Tires, Alfano, A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy DeFrancesco, returned from racing at the Granja Viana
500 in Brazil. Bev Herder recounts the fascinating highs and lows of their incredible adventure!
>> Read more
>> See the pictures.
A New Tradition Is Born
December 12 - In 2007 there was no disputing the success that the Brian Stewart Racing Karting
Championship Series enjoyed, with consistently increasing numbers of entries, hard working volunteers,
and exceptionally generous Sponsors. BSRKC is pleased to announce the Stewart Cup,
which will be presented annually to the series champion in each class at the Awards Banquet and Gala.
>> Read more
BSRKC 2008 Class Structure Announced
December 10 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series has announced its
2008 class structure. Please note the new Junior Medium, Senior Medium and
Rotax Mini Max classes, which have been added for 2008.
BSRKC Team Scores 11th Place Finish in Brazil
December 6 - After starting well back in the race, the members of the BSRKC Canadian "Dream Team"
worked their way up to cross the finish line in 13th place out of 68 karts, 7 laps behind the winner who
completed 581 laps. The fourth and fifth place teams were subsequently disqualified for clutch
irregularities, promoting the BSRKC team to a well-deserved 11th place. Congratulations to
Steve, Pearce, Tyler, Jake and Michael! A full race report will follow after the drivers return.
BSRKC Team in Brazil - Photo Gallery
December 4 - Photos continue to roll in from the all-Canadian team competing in the Granja Viana 500 race
in Brazil. The team was
chosen from competitors in the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series. This
outstanding prize for five drivers was sponsored by A to Z Capital Corp., Andy DeFrancesco,
BSRKC and MG Tires. Members of the team included Michael Glaze, Pearce Herder, Jake Collison,
Tyler Hendricks and Steve Lyons.
>> See the pictures.
BSRKC Announces Details for 2007 Awards Banquet and Gala
December 1 - The Principals and Organizer of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series are proud to announce the details for the Second Annual BSRKC Awards Banquet and Gala
featuring a special guest appearance by Mr. Brian Stewart.
>> Read more
>> Get the flyer
BSRKC Indy Pro Series Test Report
November 6 - Michael Mora has returned from a successful Indy Pro Series test at Dunnville Autodrome and
Nashville Superspeedway, courtesy of BSRKC and Brian Stewart Racing.
>> Read the full story.
WRKC announces new track
November 1 - The Waterloo Regional Kart Club has announced that they have begun construction of a new track at Flamboro Speedway.
>> Read the WRKC press release.
BSRKC - Bragging Rights!
October 31 - Okay, so it sounds a bit presumptuous….! Or, does it?
NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY!
BRAZIL’S NATIONAL GRANJA VIANA 500 RACE!
These are just two of the extraordinary Grand Prizes the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series has awarded.
>> Read more
Register Now for the 2008 BSRKC
October 30 - The 2008 BSRKC Kart Number Registration form is now available
here. Numbers are reserved on a
first come, first served basis.
SKC Magazine Introduction Written by Mr. Tony George
October 24 - Mr. Tony George, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Indy Racing League® and owner of the renowned
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the IRL®'s Indy 500® and NASCAR's Brickyard 400, has written the Introduction
to Simcoe Kart Club's 18th annual Formula Karting year end magazine.
>> Read more
BSRKC 2008 Tentative Schedule Announced
October 20 - The tentative schedule for the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series has been unveiled.
Plans call for next year's series to expand to seven races with one drop.
>> Read more
New Racer On The Scene
October 9 - Andy and Cathy DeFrancesco are proud to announce the arrival of Summer Coco DeFrancesco on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:10am weighing in
at 7 lbs. 2 ounces. The entire karting community and especially the Simcoe Kart Club and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club
send everyone our sincerest best wishes.
BSRKC Indy Pro Series Race Car Test
September 25 - The preliminary Shoot-Out for the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series Grand Prize of an Indy Pro Series
race car test with Brian Stewart will be this Saturday, September 29 at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton starting at 8:30am sharp with Registration.
>> Read more
BSRKC Downsview Race Report
September 20 - This past weekend, Downsview Park was host to the sixth and final round of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
presented by MG Tires, and with 160 karts entered it proved to be one of the biggest Canadian events of the year.
>> Saturday report.
>> Sunday report.
BSRKC Downsview Photo Gallery
September 20 - Brian Stewart Racing has been kind enough to host a photo gallery for the 2007 Downsview event.
Click here to view the gallery.
BSRKC Event #6 Exceeds Expectations
September 18 - Most karting organizations expect their last race of the season to draw less than favourable entries for their last events of
the year. The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series has now proven itself not to be like most karting organizations!
>> Read more
BSRKC 2007 Final Standings
September 18 - The final standings for the 2007 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series are now available. Congratulations to 2007 champions Madysen Wright, Scott Nagel, Bryson Schutte, Jonathon Treadwell (twice!),
Tyler Hendricks, Jake Collison (twice!), Kurtis St. Clair, and Juliana Chiovitti, as well as to all participants. Stay tuned for the
full story on the final round at Downsview Park.
BSRKC Over Budget!!!
September 10 - SHHH! Don’t tell Chiovitti, Brittain, Collison, Nagel or Preston
that I’ve spent the Sponsor’s money on your behalf!!! We promised $10,000 at the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Race
at Downsview Park on Sept. 14, 15 and 16 and we are going to deliver and then some...
>> Read more
BSRKC Media and Sponsors Special Invitation
September 5 - On Friday September 14, Indy Pro Series team owner and Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame
honoree Brian Stewart cordially invites media and sponsors to attend a complimentary buffet where they can
meet the kart racers and participate in a special Media Challenge Race.
>> Read more
BSRKC $10,000 For Real!!!
September 5 - On September 14, 15, and 16 make sure you are racing with the Brian Stewart
Racing Karting Championship Series at Downsview Park. This fantastic event will be presented
courtesy of and with the exceptional support of...
>> Read more
Parc Downsview Park Venue Map Available
August 17 - Click here for a map of the venue for the final round of the 2007 BSRKC at
Parc Downsview Parc, including the track layout. See the 2007 Schedule page for further details on the event.
Parc Downsview Park FamilyFest
August 17 - Parc Downsview Parc, a co-organizer of the final round of the 2007 BSRKC, presents FamilyFest on Sunday, September 2nd. Click
here for details on the best family festival and live concert of the summer!
BSRKC Shannonville Photo Gallery
August 16 - Brian Stewart Racing has been kind enough to host a photo gallery for the 2007 Shannonville event.
Click here to view the gallery.
Parc Downsview Park Schedule and Entry Form
August 16 - The event schedule and entry form for the final round of the 2007 BSRKC are available on the 2007 Schedule page.
Stay tuned for further details.
BSRKC Shannonville 354 - MESSAGE SENT!
August 10 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series special Bear Hunt event at Shannonville Motorsport Park on Aug
1st to 5th drew 354 entries making it the largest attended go kart racing event in recent history.
>> Read more
BSRKC Shannonville Race Report
August 8 - Although there were 22 of the prestigious Bears to be awarded in Round 4 and 5 of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship,
it wasn’t going to be easy to take one home. With 354 registered entrants every class was going to be competitive...
>> Friday report.
>> Saturday report.
>> Sunday report.
BSRKC Shannonville Prizes Finalized
July 30 - Prizes for the BSRKC Shannonville extravaganza are now finalized. Read on to see the full exciting details...
>> Read more
BSRKC - Shannonville - Fuji, Philips & Virgin
July 17 - Okay, so the racing has been spectacular at every Brian Stewart race! But, for me, it's been all about the shopping.
Searching the store aisles for those special 1st and 2nd and 3rd place prizes...
>> Read more
Shannonville Double-Header!
July 14 - *** Schedule Change *** The 2007 BSRKC schedule has been changed to make the Shannonville event even more exciting!
There will now be two races for each class at Shannonville. The Waterloo event previously scheduled for September 1-2 has been cancelled.
See the schedule page for the revised event schedule and pre-registration form. >> Read more
Race 3 Report - Kawartha Speedway
July 14 - It was the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series racers that hit the jackpot July 7th and 8th at the
Kawartha Downs and Speedway as they were treated to a great weekend of racing. The facility provided everything needed...
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BSRKC Bulletin 2007-02
July 4 - BSRKC has published a technical bulletin that provides fuel details for the July 6, 7 and 8, 2007 BSRKC Special Event at
Kawartha Speedway. >> Read more
BSRKC - Kawartha Speedway Style
June 26 - You can now view the track layout for the July 6, 7 and 8, 2007 BSRKC Special Event at Kawartha Speedway by clicking
here Trust me! I make no claim to being an artist, so don’t let my humble
drawing fool you. Sections of this track are up to 60 feet wide.
>> Read more
BSRKC June 16 & 17 - Better than a banquet!
June 21 - One of the dads participating with his son in Round 2 of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting
Championship Series contested at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton said...The presentation of trophies, cash and
draw prizes on that head table are better than what we get at our Club's annual yearend banquet...!"...
>> Read more
BSRKC Round 2 - From A to Z
June 13 - This weekend on June 16 and 17, A to Z Capital Corp. and Andy De Francesco are sponsoring
Round 2 of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton.
1st Place Junior Prizes are...
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BSRKC Race 1 Silences the Nay Sayers
June 8 - The first race of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series took
place at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton on June 2 & 3, 2007. Sponsored by
Motiontech Services Inc. and Jeff Riberdy...
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BSRKC Race 1 Report
June 6 - The first round of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship is in the books with its
first race of the 2007 season this past weekend at 3-S Go Karts...
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BSRKC Race #1 this weekend in Sutton
May 30 - The first race of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series sponsored by Motiontech Services Inc.
and Jeff Riberdy, is this weekend on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton.
>> Read more
Kawartha event schedule and entry form available
May 29 - The event schedule and entry form for Race 3 at Kawartha Speedway is now available.
Don't forget the Demo Race on Friday night!
Event schedules, entry forms and pre-tech forms available
May 10 - The pre-tech form for all events is now available, as well as the event schedules and entry forms for Race 1
and Race 2 at Sutton and Race 4 at Shannonville. Start making your plans now! >> Read more
ASN Bulletin 07-04
May 8 - ASN has published a new technical bulletin affecting rear axles on 4-cycle karts. This bulletin applies to BSRKC.
Please refer to the ASN bulletin for details.
BSRKC Bulletin 2007-01
May 8 - BSRKC has published a technical bulletin related to GX-120 engine sealing. >> Read more
BSRKC 2007 Highlights
April 19 - BSRKC has published the 2007 series highlights, including several major prizes. Stay
tuned for further additions to the prize packages. >> Read more
Schumacher, Montoya, Senna...Tracks at 3-S
April 18 - The track configurations that will be raced on at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton this year
have been announced and are now available on both the www.SimcoeKartClub.com and the
www.BSRKC.com web sites. >> Read more
2007 Final Supplementary Regulations available
April 15 - The 2007 BSRKC Supplementary Regulations have now been posted.
Please see the regulations section for details.
BSRKC kart registrations at 137
April 13 - There are now 137 paid kart numbers registered in the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series. The list is here. To register
your own kart number, use this form.
Hotel information available
April 11 - Host Hotels and Accommodation information is now available for the following race
dates: June 2-3, June 16-17, July 7-8, August 1-5, September 14-15. Details are available on the
schedule page.
Please watch this web site for further updates.
Full BSRKC schedule announced
April 10 - After dedicating an extraordinary amount of time negotiating with various go kart racing venues,
a decision was made by the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series.
>> Read more
BSRKC kart registrations reach 134
April 4 - There are now 134 paid kart numbers registered in the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series. The list is here. To register
your own kart number, use this form.
BSRKC Start Your Engines!
March 30 - Kawartha Speedway has added 2 BSRKC demonstration races to their Friday night line up.
On Friday, July 6, after our practice, one Junior Class and one Senior Class will each put up a
demonstration race in between Kawartha Speedway’s schedule of Late Model...
>> Read more
Hotel information available
March 30 - Host Hotels and Accommodation information is now available for the following race
dates: June 2-3, July 7-8, August 1-5, September 14-15. Details are available on the
schedule page.
Please watch this web site for further updates.
120 karts registered for BSRKC!
March 23 - There are now 120 paid kart numbers registered in the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series. The list is here. To register
your own kart number, use this form.
2007 Preliminary Supplementary Regulations available
A preliminary version of the 2007 BSRKC Supplementary Regulations has been posted.
Please see the regulations section for details.
Pre-registered kart numbers reach 105
As of March 6, 105 kart numbers have been reserved for the 2007 BSRKC.
See the list here. To register
your own kart number, use this form.
2007 Tentative Schedule available
The 2007 tentative schedule has been posted,
including an exciting new venue at Kawartha Speedway and a new Toronto street race.
BSRKC tops 80 pre-registered kart numbers for 2007
Within two weeks of posting the BSRKC Kart Number Registration Form,
more then 80 drivers have pre-registered their kart numbers for the
Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series presented by MG Tires...
>> Read more
2007 Kart Number Registration Form available
All drivers are encouraged to pre-register their preferred kart numbers for the
BSRKC series. Please download the form and submit it
as soon as possible to ensure that you get the number you want.
BSRKC 2006 Success!
After the resounding success of the 2006 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship
Series the BSRKC organizers are once again making plans for 2007 in a bigger and better
way. In order to facilitate your participation...
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BSRKC banquet attendees thrilled with Indy Racing League® announcement
The BSRKC banquet and awards gala was a wonderful success that was topped by the official
announcement delivered by special guest Mr. Brian Stewart.
Effective immediately the Indy Racing League, IRL®, has given its official endorsement...
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Race report by Michael Mora, winner of the BSRKC Grand Prize trip to Brazil to compete
in the 500 Milhas De Granja Viana
The 500 Milhas De Granja Viana is one of the biggest charity kart races in Brazil that brings
together some of the biggest names in motor sports. This year the list included such drivers
as Felipe Massa, Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan, Antonio Pizzonia, ...
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BSRKC driver Larmour shares Indy Pro Series™ test photos
Patrick Larmour got the chance of a life time. After qualifying rounds he successfully
contested for the opportunity to drive an Indy Pro Series™ car with Brian Stewart at
Homestead Speedway. Patrick now has his racing license and is eligible to be picked up
by any race team...
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BSRKC announces third grand prize winner of Porsche test
On October 30th 2006 four young lions took to the track at Formula Kartways in Brampton.
The indoor track andd professional style racing karts combined with a slippery track condition...
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BSRKC 311 Shannonville
NO! 311 is not the new area code for Shannonville.
311 is the unofficial count of go karters that participated in the Brian Stewart Racing
Karting Championship Series BEAR HUNT this past weekend...
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