Beginners Guide to Karting at Road America（初学者指南卡丁车运动在美国）.pdfVIP

Beginners Guide to Karting at Road America Have you ever wondered how your favorite racer got their start in motorsports? Maybe you’re just looking to have a little family- oriented fun? Want to get involved in what many consider one of the least expensive forms of motorsports? If you answered yes to any of these questions kart racing might just be the thing you’re looking for. Karting takes place at the Blain’s Farm Fleet Motorplex at Elkhart Lake’s Road America. This safe, affordable, and extremely challenging form of motorsport takes place on Tuesday evenings and select Saturday afternoons from May to September. The great thing about kart racing is the entire family can participate with any successful race team there are always participants behind the scenes! Annually there are over 35 Open Track Days, which are great for participants looking to hone their skills without the competitive atmosphere. Please use this helpful guide as a tool, which will aid you in not only understanding more about kart racing, but also understanding what it takes to get started in this great sport! The Club The Road America Karting Club (RAKC) has roots dating back over 20 years. This stable entry-level club is enjoyed by nearly 100 members. Unlike many other karting clubs the RAKC has no mandatory workdays and doesn’t require an entire weekend commitment. Members practice and race conveniently on the same day! The club is comprised of two distinct series. The RAKC series runs a 7 race series on select Saturdays, with racing taking place on the full track (approx. .8 of a mile). The Tuesday Evening Road America Karting Club (TERAKC) runs a 14 race series on Tuesday evenings racing on the half-track (approx. .5 of a mile). Can’t make it every Tuesday or Saturday? No problem, each series has drop days, so missing a night won’t affect your point championship status. The RAKC racers are allowed one drop, while the TERAKC racers are all