June 23 2008
OUR 1st OFFICAL NIGHT OF RACING.

"WOW what a great night. The weather was good, there were people in the stands and over 26 drivers. Most classes had good numbers to make the racing exciting. Everyone is still working out the karts and the track configuration. The comments were all good for the racing side of things. 

Everyone seemed to be glad they have a place to run again.

We are working hard to get the organizational side of things ironed out. More karts always mean more time spent by us. We can handle it - just be patient as we work out the bugs.

We are looking for a Flag Person! Anyone who would like to talk to us about doing this? Please contact me (250-920-9004) and we can discuss what’s involved. I’m finding my time is going to be more valuable in and around the pits getting everyone lined up, answering questions etc. Flagging is a fun job and it gets you involved.

We also have a few other jobs needing to be done so if you don’t race but want to be part of this growing, exciting sport please give me a call.

The new Cadet size karts have arrived. These are going to be fantastic for the series. 3 have come in, 1 is already sold. So if you are interested please contact me or come out to the track on Monday and see for yourself. They are reasonable priced at $ 1795.00 plus taxs. This is an easy way to get racing. We are hoping to see the others showing up anytime.

Again I would like to thank everyone who is involved. My family, John’s family, cousins Don and Karen, the O'Kell family, all the families from the winter series, new people joining, people just showing up to be involved, our sponsors, management of the track, Bailee for her time on the transponders . . . Everyone! It’s all coming together and its fun."

Cheers Steve Copp

 

 

June 17th/2008

Tuesday June 17th.

Another great night of Karting in Victoria, (well actually the 3rd in a row.)

Last night saw a full lineup of karts of all kinds and a variety of ages...the biggest turn out yet! It’s great to see the amount of interest from old time karters to new people wanting to see what the buzz is all about. The new track works well with the exception of the one area coming out of turn 2. (On our list to be paved, for sure) 

The 4 stroke junior lineup was strong and it was very cute to see them get lined up for their 1st mock race. I think we have 9 in this field. 

The 4 stroke senior’s class also had a good number and saw some great wheel to wheel racing especially in the final race. Way to go Tanya!

The 2 stroke class had around 6 karts out and the action was fast and furious as expected.

All in all, everything is growing stronger week to week. The new karts should be arriving in about another week and a half and everyone is looking forward to see these machines and how they perform. We have 20 on order so this should create a good boost in our numbers and make for some interesting fields. If you want to reserve a kart contact Ian and get your name in to hold one.

I want to personally thank everyone for their support in getting this off the ground. Without everyone this wouldn’t be happening. Only to mention a few; a big thanks to Maria Willy and the Willy Family for the donation of the gravel for the paving work. Also a very big thanks to Victoria Motor Sports Club for their huge cash donation towards the cost of the paving. It’s great to see clubs join together to help each others clubs. And a special mention to Capital City Paving Company for the paving work, it turned out great.


I keep saying this but again thanks to Darrel and Harold from Western Speedway. Without all you are doing this would only be an idea. A big personal "thank you!" 

Our next night is Monday June 23rd, registration starts a 5:30, drivers meeting at 6:00 and racing shortly after. 

As always we are looking for volunteers prior and after the race for set up and take down. Please let me know if you can help.

Steve Copp

May 25th/ 2008
"I would like to thank everyone who took time out from one of our 1st beautiful Victoria days to help build tire walls.

We had a good number and the start of the building process is well under way.
I can't believe the excitement I feel from everyone. People arrived from old time racers to people who have always wanted to run but didn't know where or how to make it happen. It's great to see and hear the questions being answered by some of the pros. I think we are winning new people to the track everyday.

We are proceeding with the new paving over the next couple of weeks and should (with some more help) be ready to have a setup and trial run on June 5th as planned.
Let's all keep up the enthusiasm, tell everyone you can and soon we will be on the track
Thanks again to the volunteers!"
Steve Copp

 

May 8, 2008
"It's only been a few weeks since we decided to get karting going in the South Island area but I've been impressed with the interest and support we're getting from local businesses and racers.

The word is spreading quickly and everyone is excited.

We have been getting calls and emails from people offering their time (and advice) and from businesses wanting to donate signs, equipment, bolts, or whatever.

Our goal is get everything up and running by late June, but there's lots of work to be done. I would like to personally thank Darrell Midgley and Western Speedway for all their support.

Karting is a great place for everyone, young and old, to get started in racing. As we move forward toward our target dates I hope to see the "Buy & Sell" page filled. I keep hearing about all these Karts and parts sitting around in basements covered in dust, and as this grows I hope these items can be made available for new racers to get into the sport.

My thanks again to all who have contacted me and shared their support. Let's get racing."
Steve Copp