WRKC Race 9 Newsletter

Race Day 9
SOUTHWORKS MALL
25 unique independent and outlet stores, with Canada’s largest antique mall – all in a 167-year old
restored foundry!
Located in the historic core of Cambridge Ontario,
Southworks is a true shopping destination with a
distinctive mix of outlet stores, unique retail shops and
antiques. So much more than an outlet mall, Southworks combines shoes and clothing, gifts, collectibles, a flower shop, housewares and
linens all in an authentic factory outlet setting. Stores include Corningware Corelle,
Tootsies Shoe Market, Oxford Mills, Bux Fashions, Nostalgia & Co., Best of British,
Samsonite, Southworks Antiques and Home Essentials (Ontario’s #1 Philips and Black
& Decker outlet) and more.
An easy drive from Brantford, Hamilton, London, Kitchener and Guelph, you can pop
in for that unique gift, or make us your shopping destination for the day. Open 7 days
a week, 363 days a year. For more information visit: www.southworks.ca or call 519640-0380. The WKRC is pleased to have them as our race day sponsor.
Fastest Kart Challenge
Race Day sponsor Southworks Mall in Cambridge is excited to announce that a
driver in each class is going home from Race 9 with a $100.00 gift certificate good
for any store in the mall. In order to win the driver needs to have the fastest race
lap of the day (excluding practice). Qualifying will set the mark to beat. Every driver
will have 2 more sessions to set the fastest lap of the day. Every time the results get
posted for a session they will be sure to draw a crowd at the container, to see who
the luck winner will be. Good luck to all competitors, and a special thanks to Southworks Mall for adding some excitement to the race day.
RACE DAY ORDER
Cadet
Sr. Medium
Novice
Jr. Lite
Jr. Heavy
Masters
SCHEDULE
6:30 am Gates Open
7:00 am Registration Opens
8:00 am 1 Practice Session
Drivers Meeting following Practice
Qualifying
Pre-Final
Final
Trophies following Tech.
Drivers must wear their suits for
trophies
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PROTESTS:
CLASS REPS
Racing is a competitive sport. Any competitive sport must have
rules to ensure the competition is fair. Rules need to be set out
Cadet:
Dale Robinson
both for the conduct of the competitors, and the performance of
Mike Hooper
the kart they drive. The Board of Directors both past and present Novice:
Jr. Light:
Mark DaSilva
have invested hundreds of hours in developing, articulating, and
Jr. Heavy:
Brad Buckler
enforcing the clubs rules.
Sr. Medium Vanessa Bischop
With respect to the technical rules that apply to the kart the
Rob Neely
Boards work has always been governed and guided by the princi- Masters:
ple of “the spirit and intent to provide a technical level playing field
for all competitors such that ability of the driver to set-up and race
his or her kart is the major factor in determining the outcome of all
races and championships. The technical rules need to be understandable by the racers.
The rules need to be enforceable by the technical committee with the least amount of ambiguity to ensure fairness. With this in mind the Board goes to great length to make the rules as simple as possible
to follow. The same principle applies to the conduct of drivers before, during, and after a race. The
Race director and their staff are responsible for ensuring the driving rules also spelled out in the club
rule book are adhered to.
As with any competitive sport participants occasionally find themselves having committed a violation of
either a technical or driving issue, or have been disadvantage by the actions of a fellow competitor who
they think has committed a violation that went unnoticed by the officials. In either case the club has an
appeal process that competitors can use if they feel a decision wasn’t made correctly or the process
wasn’t followed as outlined in the club’s rules.
The appeal process is clearly spelled out in the club rule book. All competitors should have a copy of
the rule book. If you want to file a protest for either a driver to driver protest, rule violation protest, or
engine violation protest (technical) the steps to take are in section 8 of the rule book. One of the key
points to be aware of is any driver to driver protest, or rule violation protest must be submitted and
accepted by a board member or class rep. prior to the start of the next heat race. Engine violations will
be dealt with at the end of the race day.
Forms for filing a protest are available at the container. When completing a protest stating the facts
clearly and concisely is the most important thing. Don’t include comments made by others that can’t be
confirmed by the board members dealing with the process. Protests are easier dealt with if they have 1
clear reason for the protest. Please don’t complicate the process with unnecessary or irrelevant opinions or observations. If you need help with how to fill out the process form please consult your class
rep.
GRAND RIVER TRIP
WRKC members will get the chance to experience the Grand River
from seat of a canoe, kayak, or raft on Sunday August 24th. The trip
on the Grand River will start just outside of Paris Ontario. The trip is
approximately 4 hours in duration. You will have the opportunity to
see Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Mallard Ducks, Turtles and perhaps
even a deer. The trip ends in Brant Park Conservation Area. Mike
Dawson has arranged for a substantial savings for WRKC Members
and family. For more information or to register please contact Mike
Dawson at silvercutlass1@yahoo.ca or by phone at 905-531-1766.
SPECIAL EVENTS
AUGUST 16
AUGUST 24
OCTOBER 10-11
NOVEMBER 15
CORN ROAST
CANOE TRIP GRAND RIVER
OKTOBERFEST GRANDPRIX
YEAR END BANQUET