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*** NEXT SFK RACE IS SATURDAY, November 23rd (and there is one more race in 2024 - December 7th) ... Gates open at 9am - Lets Race!!! ***

*** RACE WINNERS - November 9th - Piper Herzog - Beginner; Kelly Kirby - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Sean Pierce - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Shawn Namor - Rotax ***

*** RACE WINNERS - Make Up Race July 13th - Piper Herzog - Beginner; Kelly Kirby - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Shawn Namor - Rotax ***

*** RACE WINNERS - October 26th - Liam Baxter - Beginner; Kelly Kirby - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Megan McClellan - Box Stock Heavy; Samantha Namor - Rotax; Kale Small - Sr Champ ***

*** RACE WINNERS - October 12th - Piper Herzog - Beginner; Gannon Ketterman - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Dylon Ansel - Box Stock Heavy; Bill DiEdwardo - Rotax; George May - Vintage; Mason Ketterman - Reaper Heavy ***

*** RACE WINNERS - Make Up Race - March 23rd - Finn Hillestad - Beginner; Gannon Ketterman - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Dylon Ansel - Box Stock Heavy; Bill DiEdwardo - Rotax; George May - Vintage; Mason Ketterman - Reaper Heavy ***

*** RACE WINNERS - September 23rd - David Harper - Beginner; Gannon Ketterman - Rookie; Noah Kaufman - Jr Sportsman 1; Sean Pierce - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Brian Baxter - Rotax; George May - Vintage ***

*** The GQ MINIS made a great apearance on September 14th with two hotly contested classes and five karts in each class. The Junior class used 32 cc two stroke engines while the live axle class used the more powerful 46 cc - the smell of castro racing oils and sweet sound of expansion pipes made their introduction to Hobe Sound Raceway a super experience for both racers and fans. Race results - Mini Class - Lonnie Young - 1st; Zach Dempsey - 2nd; Christian Rosado - 3rd. Live Axle Class - Scott Scholz - 1st; Lexi Kniskern - 2nd; Reny Renzetti - 3rd. ***

*** BILL WILLIS MEMORIAL RACE WINNERS - JUNE 8th - Alianna Giattino - Beginner; Charlotte Wallace - Rookie A; Finn Hillestad - Novice; Taylan Wolfe - Jr Sportsman 1; Sean Pierce - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Eli Vasko - Sr. Champ ***

*** RACE WINNERS - MAY 11th - Finn Hillestad - Beginner; Brayden Barrington - Novice; Noah Kaufman - Rookie; Mackenzie Herzog - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Keith Coggshall - Box Stock Heavy; Brian Baxter - Rotax Two-Stroke; Dominic Versas - Quad Mini ***

*** RACE WINNERS - MAY 11th - Finn Hillestad - Beginner; Brayden Barrington - Novice; Noah Kaufman - Rookie; Mackenzie Herzog - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Keith Coggshall - Box Stock Heavy; Brian Baxter - Rotax Two-Stroke; Dominic Versas - Quad Mini ***

*** RACE WINNERS - APRIL 13th - Liam Baxter - Beginner; Noah Kaufman - Novice; Ayden Carmichael - Jr Sportsman 1; Sean Pierce - Jr Sportsman 2; Eli Vasko - Box Stock Heavy; Bill Chamberlain - Two-Stroke ***

*** RACE WINNERS - MARCH 9th - Jon Kapala - Beginner; Noah Kaufman - Novice; Logan Baxter - Jr Sportsman 1; Sean Pierce - Jr Sportsman 2; Kale Small - Jr Sportsman 3; Kaleb Martin - Box Stock Heavy; Jordyn Martin - Two-Stroke ***

*** RACE WINNERS - FEBRUARY 24th - Finn Hillestad and Declan Ryan - Beginner; Noah Kaufman - Novice; Emily Dietrich-Stehman - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Jordyn Martin - Jr Sportsman 3; Mia Brooks - Box Stock Heavy; Justin Taylor - Sr Champ ***

*** RACE WINNERS - FEBRUARY 10th - Vincent Minei - Beginner 1; Finn Hillestad - Beginner 2; Katie Kapala - Novice; Jace Retherford - Jr Sportsman 1; Megan McClellan - Jr Sportsman 2; Jordyn Martin - Jr Sportsman 3; Kaleb Martin - Box Stock Heavy; Jeff Howes - Two-Stroke ***

 

*** 2023 Race Season Results: BEGINNER - Yvette Kapala - First; Chase Netska - Second; Wyatt Herzog - Third ... NOVICE - Katie Kapala - First; Logan Baxter - Second; David Harper - Third ...ROOKIE - Noah Kaufman ... JR SPORTSMAN 1 - Emily Stehman - First; Mackenzie Herzog - Second; Jace Retherford - Third ...JR SPORTSMAN 2 - Jordyn Martin - First; Kale Small - Second; Taylan Wolfe - Third ... JR SPORTSMAN 3 - Ethan Dyer - First; Kaleb Martin - Second; Cason Refenning - Third ...BOX STOCK SEALED - Jay Davis - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Eli Vasko - Third; BOX STOCK HEAVY - Eli Vasko - First; Mike Kohut - Second; Zakary Millet - Third ... TWO STROKE 125cc - Shawn Namor - First; Jeff Howes - Second; Brian Baxter - Third; ... SR CHAMP - Justin Taylor - First; Mark Alsum - Second; Mia Brooks - Third

*** THE NEW 2024 RACE SCHEDULE IS POSTED BELOW .... ***

*** RACE SEASON 2023 IS IN THE BOOKS ... AND IT WAS A GREAT, COMPETITIVE AND LEARNING YEAR AS WELL!!! ***

*** Remember to bring a new racing family to South Florida Karting in 2024 !!! ***

*** HELMET CHECK AND REMINDER - The Snell 2010 rating expired on January 1, 2022 ... the newer rating is Snell 2015 or newer and SFI rated youth helmets need to have SFI 24.1 rating. ***

 

*** New Rules or minor revisions for 2024 will be noted for posting to the webpage ... The Championship point system was changed in 2021 to a combination of position of finish points plus number of karts points; Rookie class added for higher skill level than Novice drivers - Rookie class uses same weight, gearing and age requirements as Novice class. ***

*** Please remember to dispose of all waste oil off site as the older disposal container is no longer available for use ... Thank you! ***

 

NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2024 POSTED BELOW ... (revised September 11, 2024)

IMPORTANT REMINDER - Each parent shall sign an Annual Parential Consent form (white form) and each parent shall sign an event form for each race (pink form). The Race Director will determine the level of inspection for each class - may be as simple as checking a restrictor plate or counting gear teeth or checking lift of the cam. Everyone must pay the prevailing entry fee; sign the waiver; and wear the wrist band - please no exceptions.

NEW BP ENGINE RULES FOR SENIOR CHAMP - GO TO "FORMS" and CLICK ON FLORIDA BP RULES 2020 ...

ENGINE AND CLASSES FOR THE 2023 RACE SEASON - INFO WILL BE REVISED BEFORE RACING STARTS IN 2023 ... IT IS POSTED UNDER "CLASSES" (WEB PAGE LEFT SIDE MENU)

SFK BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2024 - EJ VASKO, RICK PRESSLEY, JON WOLFE, and ERNIE SMALL

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News and Info for 2024

ATTENTION RACERS AND CREWS - The REVISED RACE SCHEDULE is POSTED - SAVE THOSE DATES !

The 2024 Race Schedule will use (generally) the 2nd and 4th weekends. There will be a SWAP MEET along with Arrive and Drive plus Track Work Day scheduled this year. FIRST RACE February 10th plus the very popular Bill Willis Sr Champ Memorial Race is May 11th; On June 29th SFK joins the Florida Asphalt Series for a race at Hobe Sound Speedway; More Test and Tunes dates may be scheduled and posted.

The Gate entry fee is $15 per person over 5 years old (5 and under - free); the race registration fee is $35 - there is not a separate annual membership fee. The race registration fee includes a daily membership fee. DAILY TRAILER PARKING IS $10 - Assigned/Reserved Parking Fee is $125 per space or $100 depending on location. Those who paid for Assigned/Reserved Parking last year (2023) have first right to same pit space. ALL PIT SPACE RESERVATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THE SECOND RACE.