Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
The Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) has a race track called “North Star Raceway”, in Strathmore. CKRC is a non-profit multi class kart racing club with a long history with members from ages 8 – 60 years old. Last year I had a great opportunity to attend quite a few CKRC race events. It was great meeting quite few members from young to old and to see some exciting kart racing.
Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
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.
Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
A lot of great Canadian IndyCar drivers came from kart racing such as Paul Tracy, Greg Moore & James Hinchcliffe. CKRC members that have moved up in racing like Cameron Hayley who ran a full season with in the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
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Volunteer
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. Training is provided by an extremely experienced Race Director Fred Causer & experienced Marshals.
Photos by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
Volunteer Race Officials Positions:
Corner Marshals
Weigh Scale Marshall
Grid/Pit Marshall
Starting Flagman
Pre-race Technical Inspector
Post-race Technical Inspector
Lap Scoring and Time Keeper
Recovery Vehicle Operator
Waiver and Gate Personnel
For more information, contact Fred Causer – Manager Tel (403) 305-9170 Email fredcauser@hotmail.com
Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
CKRC 2016 Race Schedule
Event Date Track Direction
Race 1 Sun Apr 24 CCW
Race 2 Sun May 15 CCW
Race 3 Sat May 28 CCW
Race 4 Sun May 29 CCW
Race 5 Sun June 19 CW
Race 6 Sun June 26 CW
Race 7 Sun July 10 CW
Race 8 Sun July 24 CCW
Race 9 Sun Aug 14 CCW
Race 10 (Alberta Shootout) Sat Sept 10 CCW
Race 11 (Alberta Shootout) Sun Sept 11 CCW
Rain Date Sat Sept 17
Rain Date Sun Spet 18
3 Hour Endurance (Enduro) Sun Sept 25 CCW
Rain Date for Enduro Sun Oct 2
Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
Try-A-Kart Program
Try a Kart days are track days where the general public can come and try full-on racing karts of various engine types for a modest fee. Instruction and safety equipment is provided. Space is limited. Please email Try.a.Kart@ckrc.com to reserve your spot.
Photo by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB
Try a Kart Days 2016
Saturday April 30
Sunday May 1
Saturday June 18
Saturday July 16
Sunday July 17
Sunday Aug 7
Sunday, Aug 28
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Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC)
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Photos by VelocityMotorsportsNews.com Calgary Kart Racing Club (CKRC) at North Star Raceway in Strathmore, AB