THE FINISH LINE

The Finish Line

Volume 1, Issue 2 The Puget Sound Road Race Association Karting Newsletter October 1999

Help Us Continue to Build Our Email List by Thomas Plante

We are still trying to collect everyone's email address for distributing announcements, race results, individual times, etc. Please help us by emailing Thomas Plante at thomasp@wa.freei.net Please provide your name, current address, phone and email address. As time permits, you will be emailed your lap times and results (more detailed information that is personalized to you) after each race as a way of saying thanks for helping make the collection process easier. So spread the word to others that would like to be on the list.

The PSRRA Web Site by Thomas Plante

Well the PSRRA web site is up and running. The address is http://www.hotyellow98.com/psrra/. This is merely a temporary address until we move the site to a more reliable host and register the PSRRA name. The future address will be www.psrra.com. Thanks for your patience during the development of the site. If you experience a problem or missing link anywhere in the site, please email Thomas Plante at thomasp@wa.freei.net. Also, go check it out and email any comments and/or suggestions to make it better. We are always trying to improve the benefits to the members. The web site is updated no less than once per week, so continue to check for news, improvements, etc. More recently, a photos and classifieds section was added.

Chuck Bower for IKF Director

Some words from Chuck Bower regarding his campaign for IKF Director:

I am running for a position on the IKF Board of Directors and am asking for your vote. I have been involved with Karting since the mid 1980's in Sprint, Speedway, and Road Race. I have attended a number of the IKF Board Meetings over the past several years and feel I understand many of the issues.

It is my feeling that the IKF Board needs to listen closely to the concerns of the members. The Regions and Clubs should be given some latitude to structure their program and classes to meet the wishes of their members. This is the way new National classes will evolve as participation increases. A fine balance needs to be maintained with the future direction of IKF. On one hand, the rules and classes must be kept stable in order to help keep the karter's costs under control. On the other hand, new technology and products cannot be ignored and should be used in a responsible controlled manner.

Each year three of the nine positions are up for election. Gary LaPointe is one of the retiring board members and is not seeking re-election. Tim Doll, our Gold Cup Roadrace Coordinator, is a carry-over member and will be on the board next year. The Northwest, Region 6, is one of the most active regions and should be well represented on the board.

As a retired Boeing Engineer I have the time to devote to the responsibilities this position would require. It would be an honor to serve on the board. Thank you for your consideration.

Chuck Bower

Chuck Bower Information Sheet

From the Desk of the President by Gene Moon

The 1999 racing season for PSRRA came to a close October 16^th, 1999 at Seattle International Raceway where 111 racers shared good racing and weather.

There was no comparison between the previous race on September 25^th, 1999, which had 104 entries and 4 crashes that required medic runs and 3 racers hauled away to area hospitals for injuries. Those who experienced these crashes have all nearly recovered and have all been back to the track.

Steve Plank suffered a concussion and cracked rib plus lots of bruises, Shawn McDonald was badly bruised and had a slight concussion, Ron Hines has a concussion and some bruises. All were at the October 16^th race event.

Lots of thanks to those who have given hours of time helping PSRRA race programs at Seattle and Bremerton events. Special thanks to Steve Plank, Steve Doty, Thomas Plante, Paul Bartow, Stan Park, and Jody Plank. As usual, we must take our hats off to Dorothy and Rex Hayes, who are always around at race time and afterwards to make sure the paper work is done correctly.

We haven't totaled all the racers who attended our races this year, but they are the ones who we thank because without the racers support we couldn't rent the tracks to put on some of the greatest road racing in the Northwest.

We have requested 4 races at SIR next year and on Bremerton event. If Portland has 5 instead of 4 races like 1999, and Spokane puts on 2 races, our road race program would have 12 events for 2000.

Of course we must submit the race dates to the Gold Cup Conference at Portland on November 20^th and 21^st.

Speaking of the Northwest Gold Cup Conference and Award Banquet, all the particulars are enclosed in this newsletter for your information. Plan on being there, because lots of people work behind the scenes to make the Awards Banquet a great time for NW Karters.

Gene Moon

Puget Sound Road Race Association President

Special Club Meeting Notice by Gene Moon and Thomas Plante

Sorry for such short notice.

We need a meeting of club members to nominate club officers, assign officers/board members to attend the Gold Cup Conference in Portland, Oregon on November 20^th and 21^st, 1999.

It will be necessary to use this meeting to put forth motions for changes in the Northwest Gold Cup rules and regulations. Discussion of these motions and how our club as a whole want to vote.

The meeting will be held at Eddie's Catering, located at 7112 6th Avenue, Tacoma, Washington (the phone number is (253) 565-6310) on November 13^th, 1999 at 7pm until close of discussions. Soft drinks and coffee will be provided. Should you be unable to attend, please send me your comments/motions, etc., either by email at gkmoon@webtv.com, or by telephone at (206) 824-1764, or by postal mail at 24032 9^th Place South, Des Moines, WA 98198.

It's important I hear from all who desire their issues put before the general meeting. Hopefully by this meeting we will be sure of race dates assigned by the two main race tracks.

See the map below for directions.

Map of Eddie's Catering location

From Interstate-5, take the Hwy 16 West/So. 38 St. exit (exit number 132) towards Gig Harbor/Bremerton. Take the 6^th Ave exit and turn left. Eddie's Catering is on the left hand side of the street, approximate cross street is MacArthur St. There is parking across the street in the park area or behind the building.

Eddie's Catering, Inc.
7112 6th Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98406
(253) 565-6310

Gold Cup Banquet Info

The 1999 Northwest Karting Conference

hosted by

Portland Karting Association (PKA)

Meeting and Gold Cup Banquet will be held at:

Holiday Inn / Portland Airport
8439 NE Columbia Blvd
(503) 256-5000

November 19th: Hospitality Room 7pm till ?
November 20th: Meeting 9am-5pm followed by the Banquet
November 21st: Meeting 9am-Noon

Rate: Single/Double/Triples $65.00 plus 9% tax
(you will need to make your own room reservations)

Banquet: Teriyaki Chicken and Roast Pork Loin
Garden Salad and Pasta Salad
Fresh Fruit
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
Rolls and Butter
Chocolate & Carrot Cake
Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea & Milk

We will be having a buffet style dinner that will be open for two hours.

Cost: Children 12 and under $14.00; Adults $20.00

Please make checks payable to: PKA, 11918 SE Division #168, Portland, Oregon 97266.

Unfortunately we will not be able to sell dinners at the door. Call Greg or Karen at (503) 760-2401 for questions.

Kart For Sale

Margay enduro chassis, CMC fiberglass bodywork, Enginetics brakes, Parilla TT75 (100cc, reed valve) w/Mikuni built and tuned by CMC. Competitive race winner. Dyno chart and lap times available. Also includes Ray Norris-built Komet K-71 with Selettra ignition. $1500. (425) 644-9922, please leave message or email at etype@ix.netcom.com. See photo below.

Picture of the Margay Kart For Sale