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Endurance Karting’s 10th Year at Lime Rock Park
First dates: May 14 and 15
Call 1-866-722-3669 to register
Wanna race karts on the big autocross course at Lime Rock Park? Do it with Endurance Karting!
All karts are provided and rental safety gear is available on site. No experience necessary, no special racing license required, and it’s not just for kids: our average age is 39! Endurance Karting uses the Lime Rock autocross tracks.
Endurance Karting is taking registrations for its Friday, May 14 one-day Kart Race School. This program lays the foundation for good kart-control skills you need for racing. The primary instruction tool is seat time with feedback. Skill-sets covered are “the racing line,” kart control, side-by-side racing, and passing. Other parts of the program include a track walk and mini-race sessions. Participants all get a minimum of 1.5 hours of seat time.
Saturday, May 15 is all about racing, with three 1.5-hour races in one day! You can race in one, two or all three races: it’s your day to come have FUN! Endurance races are in a team format, with a recommendation of two or three drivers per team. The format is a 20-minute practice, with the fastest lap of each kart determining the starting-grid position. In the duration of the 1.5 hour race, each team must complete five driver changes. Teams compete in one of six race classes; Rookie, Semi-Pro, Pro, GT40, 40Pro and Big Boy. Live scoring is displayed throughout the race, including detailed information such as overall position and position-in-class. Starting times for Endurance Races are 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Individual drivers are welcome – we will match you up with others to complete a team!
What is Endurance Karting: Endurance Karting offers a true arrive and race format, meaning all the karts are provided (no damage liability on the customer side). One-day kart race schools and 1.5-hour races are scheduled for three weekends in 2010.
Who can race: No experience is necessary. No special license required. Who says karting is only for kids? The average age of our racers is 39; minors can participate (see below), of course.
Programs
Race School: This one-day program is designed to lay a foundation for good kart-control skill sets for racing. The primary instruction tool is seat time with feedback. Skill-sets covered are “the racing line,” kart control, side-by-side racing, and passing. Other parts of the program include a track walk and mini-race sessions. Participants all get a minimum of 1.5 hours of seat time.
$395.00/participant. Discounts for parties of two or more.
1.5 Hour Endurance Races: Endurance Races are in a team format, with a recommendation of two or three drivers per team. The format is a 20-minute practice, with the fastest lap of each kart determining the starting-grid position. In the duration of the 1.5 hour race, each team must complete five driver changes. Teams compete in one of six race classes; rookie, semi-pro, pro, 40-pro, and big boy. Live scoring is displayed throughout the race, including detailed information such as overall position and position-in-class. Starting times for Endurance Races are 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.
$450.00/per team/per race. Individual drivers are welcome – we will match you up with others to complete a team!
What track is used: The Lime Rock Park autocross tracks are used for karting. The one-day kart school uses the “upper” autocross, while the 1.5-hour races utilize the combined upper and lower autocrosses that make a near-half mile course.
Racing Tips: Onboard video with narration describing the track, racing line, and braking is available at
www.YouTube.com/EnduranceKarting
Minors Requirements
Race School: Minimum age is 8 with a minimum height of 4’10”
Endurance Races: Minimum age is 16 years old. Exceptions may be made for youths meeting the
school requirements and have experience. Johan Schwartz must provide clearance to race
Schedule at Lime Rock Park:
May 14, Friday Race School
May 15, Saturday 1.5 Hour Races
July 16, Friday Race School
July 17, Saturday 1.5 Hour Races
Sept. 25, Friday Race School
Sept. 26, Saturday 1.5 Hour Races
www.EnduranceKarting.com