Hi {{First Name}} here is your monthly South Canterbury Family Kart Club newsletter.

 

January Race Day

A huge thank you once again to the Valentines and Cartwrights for generously allowing us the use of a fantastic paddock, and to Darren and the SJ Allen team for supplying the water truck. We truly appreciate your ongoing support!

A big congratulations to the Karters of the Day, sponsored by Access Autos. https://www.accessautos.co.nz/  Please support them as they support us!

 If you’d like to sponsor a month, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

🏁 Karters of the Day:

  • James Hopkinson – Karter of the Day
  • Addyson Hall - Junior
  • Jaxon Brown - Intermediate
  • Colton McKay – Midget

Thank you all for another great day.

 

Kart Scrutineering for SCFKC members

This Sunday will be the first of two club scrutineering days for club members.

It will run as follows, 8.45am to 9.30am:

  • Club members arrive with their kart, which has been checked against our Annual Scrutineering Audit Form 2024/2025. Please print this form off and present with your kart.  This will save a great deal of time. https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=ea1a23af-5402-428e-bfca-329452ca854a
  • Please line up your kart at the club van in two rows.
  • Your kart will be checked by a committee member as per our club rules as per the Annual Scrutineering Audit Form.
  • If your kart passes, you will be given a plastic tag which needs to remain on the kart for the next year, attached at a point acceptable to the committee member checking the kart.
  • If you lose this tag, you can have your kart re-checked and would then be issued with another tag.
  • The tag number will be recorded against your kart no and membership.
  • If you have any questions, please see a committee member.

Once you have your tag, you can head to the club tent and sign in for racing.

This will also cover you for the scrutineering that must be done at local club level for the NZ Champs (SCFKC will take no responsibility for karts that don't pass the required scrutineering in Dunedin at NZ Champs).

You will still be required to keep your kart to the safety standard, as per the rules, at all times and spot checks will be undertaken at monthly club meetings.  

 

Important Notice - Turf Tyres

Please Note – as of 2024 October Race meeting Turf tyres are to be fitted to the drive wheels of all competing Karts. The SCFKC has purchased two options of Turf tyres to sell. These will be available to members at a discounted rate.

It is not mandatory to purchase tyres directly from the Club, however in doing so supports SCFKC and fellow members.

Details

Two options will be available to purchase, the Carlisle & CST Brands.
Please be aware the tyre sidewall and casing are different in construction. Outside of being familiar with this, it is recommended to view them before placing an order.
Both option tyres will be available to view at monthly meetings from August.
Tyres will be available to purchase from September 1st
Cost $40 per tyre, includes GST.
Purchases can be made from sporty.com with the delivery of tyres the following meeting  (from payment date) or by arrangement.
Burris tyres are only optional for the Open Class ONLY, all other classes are to have turf tyres fitted to DRIVE wheels, current diamonds can be used on NON-driven wheels only. 

Use the link below to purchase tyres.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/304817

 

Fire Extinguishers 

As it's the dry time of year again, please ensure you have a suitable fire extinguisher at your kart in the pits. It is best practice to always have one close by so invest in one if you haven't already.

 

February Club Day

Date:  Sunday 23rd February 2025

Venue: John Scott's property, Smart Munro Road, Pleasant Point.  Turn off the Point Highway, if coming from Timaru. Look out for our signs.

Entry form  https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/342833

 

IMPORTANT INFO 

Documentation Sign in: 9.00am - 9.45 am

  • SCFKC members complete your annual kart scrutineering at the club van.
  • Day membership entries will need to have your kart scrutineered.  Please bring it to the club van to be checked.  You will need a manual form if you haven't entered online.
  • Documentation & sign in proceed to the club tent for payment and/or sign in.
  • You will receive a sticker to place on your kart nose cone once documentation is complete.

Driver Briefing 

  • 9.45 am sharp, all-in attendance.
  • Safety introduction and overview of the day’s proceedings.
  • Driver briefing.
  • Race format confirmed.

Racing

Racing starts at 10am sharp. The number of laps per race & number of rounds will be determined on the Day (by the Committee).

Remember: Take home what you bring – including all rubbish, food scraps, broken karts, and small children.  Please bring your own lunch as there is no BBQ. No Animals.

  • Please respect the farmers property
  • Please report any damage to a Committee Member  
  • Remember the purpose we're all here for – “Family Kart Racing”
  • We race for fun not egos

 

SCFKC Embroidered Clothing will be on site – clothing orders will be taken during event documentation.

Pre-ordering/sizing charts available online or check out the samples and sizing at our Documentation Tent! 

Clothing range available:

  • Children’s Classic Tees from $30
  • Children’s XT Hoodie from $55
  • Children’s XT Zip Hoodie $60
  • Adult Women’s/Men’s Classic Tees from $35
  • Unisex Polo Element from $45
  • Adult XT Hoodie from $65
  • Adult XT Zip Hoodie from $70

 

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 23rd February 2025

South Canterbury Family Kart Club Committee