Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club at Strathmore Motorsports Park
Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) is a non-profit multi class kart racing club with a long history with members from ages 8 – 60 years old. Come out to Strathmore Motorsports Park & see exciting CKRC kart racing events. A lot of great Canadian IndyCar drivers came from kart racing such as Paul Tracy & James Hinchcliffe.
Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) Statement:
The CKRC is a non-profit member club that promotes the sport of karting with emphasis on safety, good sportsmanship and fun for the entire family. We strive to maintain a professional racing environment to deliver a memorable karting experience to all members and guests at our facility.
10-Year Anniversary of Strathmore Motorsports Park
January 13, 2025
Strathmore Motorsports Park, celebrating its 10-year anniversary, is proudly located within the town limits of Strathmore, just a 30-minute drive east of Calgary’s city limits. Construction of the park began in July 2014, and was completed by mid-October of the same year. The very first CKRC race at Strathmore Motorsports Park took place on May 31, 2015, marking the start of a thrilling era for motorsports in the region.
On October 2, 2024, the track was temporarily closed for resurfacing to enhance its quality and safety. The resurfacing work was completed on October 28, 2024, ensuring the track remains one of the premier racing facilities in the region. On May 3, 2025, the park will host its grand reopening, setting the stage to inspire the next generation of racers and motorsport enthusiasts.
The track features an exciting 14-turn technical layout with approximately 10 meters of elevation changes, creating a dynamic and challenging experience for racers.
Photos by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club at Strathmore Motorsports Park
Races
For better competition, some classes are combined to create larger racing fields.
Sprint races typically last 10-15 minutes each, with each class holding 1 practice session, 1 qualifying session and 2 races at each race day event.
Events are usually run rain or shine. In the event of rain, karts are fitted with wet race tires and drivers outfitted with durable rain gear.
Strathmore Motorsports Park is located in the Town limits of Strathmore, a 30 minute drive East of Calgary City limits. Construction began in July 2014 and was completed by Mid October of the same year. The first CKRC Race at Strathmore Motorsports Park was held on May 31, 2015.
The track has approximately 10 metres of elevation change, rising and falling around a very exciting 14 turn technical layout.
2025 Race Schedule
The 2025 race schedule includes 11 races in the CKRC Championship. The endurance race has been scheduled and will be held if there is enough interest. Please note, the endurance race does NOT count towards the CKRC championship.
2025 CKRC Rookie School – Announcement
January 21, 2025
The 2025 CKRC Rookie School will be held on March 29th, 2025 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre (map). The school is scheduled to run 10 am – 3 pm.
Rookie School is mandatory for all first-time CKRC racers and will start promptly at 10 am.
Rookie School is free to all CKRC members and provides essential training and guidance to ensure a smooth and successful start to your racing journey. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to get acquainted with our club’s procedures and safety protocols.
Registration is via Motorsportreg.com – 2025 CKRC Rookie School link.
https://ckrc.com/2025/01/21/2025-rookie-school
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at Rookie School!
For more information, contact Bryan at manager@ckrc.com
2025 CKRC Schedule
Event Date Track
Race 1 Saturday, May 10 CCW
Race 2 Saturday, May 24 CCW
Race 3 Saturday, June 7 CCW
Race 4 Sunday, June 8 CCW
Race 5 Saturday, June 21 CCW
Race 6 Sunday, June 22 CCW
Race 7 – Peter Sammon Memorial Race Saturday, July 5 CCW
Race 8 Saturday, August 16 CW
Race 9 Sunday, August 17 CW
Race 10 Saturday, September 13 CW
Race 11 Sunday, September 14 CW
Reserved CKRC Rain Day(s) – only used in the event of a cancellation of a scheduled race day September 20 & 21 TBD
Endurance Race – excluded from championship Saturday, September 27 TBD
Spectators Welcome
Typical Race Day Schedule
7:00 Gates Open
8:00 Check-in & Safety Inspection
8:20 Drivers Meeting
8:40 Volunteers Meeting
9:00 Practice (5 minutes per group)
10:00 Qualifying or Heat 1 (6 minutes/laps per group)
12:00 Lunch Break **
12:45 Pre-Finals (10 laps) **
3:00 Finals (12 laps)
** Times are subject to change. Some Pre-Finals may occur before lunch break if time allows.
Photos by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club at Strathmore Motorsports Park
General Race Information
Races are held approximately every 3 weeks from May to September.
For better competition, some classes are combined to create larger racing fields.
Sprint races typically last 10-15 minutes each, with each class holding 1 practice session, 1 qualifying session and 2 races at each race day event.
Events are usually run rain or shine. In the event of rain, karts are fitted with wet race tires and drivers outfitted with durable rain gear.
North of 49 Karting Championships
July 26 and 27
Date Activity
If you ever wanted to go kart racing now is your chance. The CKRC have a great way to see if kart racing is for you, ‘Try a Kart’, program designed allows the public to experience kart racing for a small fee. Experience real race karts, with an hour-long classroom instruction & then 3 on track sessions. https://ckrc.com/tryakart
Try A Kart Session
How does Try A Kart Work?
BRING YOURSELF
All you need is a pair of running shoes & enthusiasm; the CKRC provides the rest: kart, helmet, race suit, rib vest, gloves & instruction.
CLASSROOM
You will spend the 1st hour in the classroom learning about karts, the track, driving technique and the flags used on the track. You will then be on track for 3 ten-minute sessions.
ON TRACK
The 1st two sessions will have you learning the lines behind a lead/follow driver. If you have mastered the skills necessary, you will be let loose for the 3rd session, allowing you to explore your driving talents. https://ckrc.com/tryakart/
Kid Kart Schedule
Monday Nights
Kid Kart Schedule
Monday Nights
Monday Nights are regular Kid Kart / Formula Kid Kart (FKK) Nights
2025 Dates
May 5, 12, 19 ,26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22
Monday Schedule: ~4:00pm to 8:00pm | Weather permitting
Check-in before going out on the track.
4:00pm – 8:00pm | Free lapping with alternating 10-minute run groups.
8:00pm | Close gates, clean up, shut down facility.
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday Nights are Kid Kart Try A Kart Nights (Rental Nights)
2025 Dates – Coming Soon
Once a month, starting in May.
Wednesday Schedule: ~4:00pm to 8:00pm | Weather permitting
4:00pm – 6:00pm | Free lapping with alternating 10-minute run groups.
4:15pm | Try A Kid Kart participants arrive, check-in, suit up, and receive basic kart driving instruction.
5:30pm | First session for Try A Kid Kart participants.
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free lapping with alternating 10-minute run groups.
8:00pm | Close gates, clean up, shut down facility.
Kid Kart / Formula KK parents will set up Try-A-Kart karts and gear.
Bring karts out of the building
Check tire pressures & fuel karts
Assign kids to properly fitting safety gear and karts
Review kart operation
Assist kids on track
Put away karts and gear at the end of the night.
Motorsports Volunteers
Get involved in motorsports: volunteer!
Photos by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club at Strathmore Motorsports Park
Volunteer Race Officials
It takes a lot of people to put on an event on; my favorite is being a track-side Corner Marshal. The best way to watch a race is to be in the kart. The second-best way to watch is to be a trackside marshal. If you are interested in racing but not sure about it yourself, being a marshal might be for you. Marshals are there for emergencies and to communicate with racers with flags and to communicate regarding the race with others via radio.
Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC)
http://ckrc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/calgarykart.racingclub
North of 49 Karting Championships
https://www.ckrc.com/n49