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The Latest at 61 Kartway

7/28/10: Points Updated

Race 12 points have been updated and posted.

7/18/10: Big Pig Enduro a Smashing Success....

A huge thanks to everyone who attended our 5th Annual Big Pig Enduro. TONS of great racing (multiple classes with leaders crossing line at same time), great drag racing down the straights and out of the top corner, and lots of exciting passing. Following that up was a TON of food (we've got some great cooks in our midst!) and a hog that was spit grilled to perfection. Thanks to EVERYONE that made it happen, and thanks to all who joined!

7/12/10: Track Opens at 9AM, Racing Starts at 2PM

It's the Big Pig Enduro this weekend, so everything starts early. Track opens for practice at 9AM, with the first heats starting at 2PM. Don't be late!

7/12/10: Hog Roast and Camping

For those not in attendance at the last drivers meeting, the upcoming hog roast weekend, which is always a big social affair, continues to grow with offerings and fun. Upon completion of the races on Saturday, any individuals are welcome to camp either 1) on the track in the infield or 2) at the pond adjacent to the track. Any campers at the pond must have adult supervision. Fishing is allowed (there are some real monsters in the pond!), but bring your own gear!

7/11/10: Points Updated

Race results have been updated and corrected through racing as of 7/10. Our apologies for the incomplete postings from week 9. A small backup error that was not caught until this week!

6/27/10: Race 9 Points and Results Posting Delayed Until Tech Completed

As you may be aware, our clone classes have weekly tech based on a draw out of a hat - no tech, light tech, med tech, and heavy tech. Last night, heavy tech was drawn, which means the winning engine(s) will be torn down at Triple E Motors shop, with the driver and a 61K official on hand. Results and points will be delayed until the tech is completed and the finishing orders are confirmed. We hope to have this completed on Sunday during the day.

6/18/10: Storm Damage at 61 Kartway

The facilities at the track took quite a beating in the Friday afternooon storms, with straightline winds creating some havoc. A portion of the soffit area on the rental garages was thoroughly damaged, and a picnic table was thrown through the hot grid area and destroyed. As well, the bleachers near just outside the hot grid were lifted up and over and the fence (thus damaging the fenceline) and thrown out to where the hot grid meets the bottom of the track oval. This has broken the bleachers to where they are not usable for the immediate future. As well, the porta potties - well, lets just say they need a good cleaning at this point. All of this aside, the track, other than some mudslide issues that have already been cleaned, is ready for racing, and we anticiipate a full slate of racing on Saturday, assuming mother nature does not, once again, play tricks with us.....

6/17/10: Points Updated, Finally!

We pride ourselves on being quick to get things done, and updating points is a priority. However, due to a technical problem (as in, technically, Greg forgot to do it), they didn't get done last week, or the week before. They are, however, done now!

6/12/10: RACES CANCELLED

Due to the never ending rain, thunder, lightening, and wind, the races for June 12 have been cancelled.

5/24/10: Notice To Drivers for Saturday, May 29

This coming Saturday (May 29), prior to the races, we will have a group coming to the track that will be making use of the rental karts for a short period in the morning. The track will be closed to practice from 10:00 until 11:30. The pits will be open for parking and such, but the track will be closed to any practice until the group wraps up it's session.

5/23/10: A Quick Note.......

This past weekends event was the end of the "grace" period regarding fuel and tech at 61 Kartway. A few drivers were found to have the wrong fuel in qualifying, and with corrections being made before the heat races, all drivers kept their spots. Beginning with Race #5, the rules will be fully enforced regarding fuel, engine tech, tire marking, etc. If you have ANY questions regarding the legality of your fuel, your tires, etc, please see us before the racing starts for the evening. Once the green flag flies in Qualifying, we will enforce the rules to a "T", regardless of your intent or lack thereof! (NOTE: Fuel in Clone class is 87 Octane from Welton BP just south of the race track. All other classes run Sunoco 110.) This is being done to ensure fair and equal racing across the board. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

5/16/10: Track Records Galore

The clone classes rocked on Saturday night, with 4 new track records being set. Lance Anderson ruled the Clone Light class, Jeff Henson handled the Clone Heavy class, and newcomer Kourtnay Borman owned the Junior 3 class. Dalton Weedon continued his run in the Junior 2 class, and there were new track records for all four! Congratulations, drivers!

5/9/10: Race Results & Points

Race points from the previous weeks race will be posted by the following Tuesday each week. As is always the case, results can be found online at www.mylaps.com, or follow the link in our race results section. See you at the track!

4/27/10: First Race Approaches

The season kicks off this weekend at the track. The facility opens at 9AM, with open practice until 2PM. From 2PM to 4PM, the practices will be by class (or age group, depending on turnout). Drivers meeting at 4:15, with the Qualifying starting at 4:30 PM. Bring your "A" game, boys and girls......

4/22/10: Swap Meet / Open Practice Hours

The track will open at 9AM this Saturday, the 24th, with the swap meet beginning at 10AM. This is an informal swap meet, with no charges to attend. You simply work out of the back of your truck or trailer and sell what you can to those who wander the pits. The only charge for the day is if you choose to enter the hot grid to assist a driver or if you wish to practice, in which case you must buy a pit pass ($10.00). Contact us at 563.659.8900 with any questions.

4/21/10: One Stall Left

Only one stall (10x10) remains at the track. Get the stall for 450.00 for the year, and get a 250.00 yearly practice pass for free! Call 563.659.8900 to reserve the stall today!

4/9/10: 61 Kartway - Always Full of Surprises......

Our goal at 61 Kartway is to make this amazing sport as affordable and enjoyable as possible. On that note, we started out the season selling garage stalls at our regular rate. Then we dropped the rates to make them more enticing and more affordable. That has worked so well that we've only got three stalls left. Pretty cool, huh? Wait - we're throwing something more in the pot. Anyone renting one of the remaining stalls (and retro-actively including those that have already rented stalls for this year) gets a one year practice pass for free. "Whaahh???!!!"... you say? That's right. Rent a stall, get a $250.00 practice pass for the 2010 season for free. That means that when you show up to practice, you simply buy your pit pass and hit the track -all practice fees are waived. And if you bought a double stall, you get TWO practice passes for the season. Crazy, huh!? But it's real. Move fast, the final three stalls will be gone before the racing begins.

4/5/10: Rock Island Grand Prix Registration Is Open

Get your registration in. The RIGP Registration is open.

4/1/10: Helmet Certifications at 61 Kartway (Revised)

OK - we goofed and have revised our helemt certifications. The following helmets are approved for the 2010 season: SA2000, M2000, SA 2005, M2005, K2005, CMS2007 (youth), CMR 2007 (youth), M2010, SA2010. 2010 will be the last year that SA2000 and M2000 will be considered legal. Here is some interesting (but dry) information regarding the SFI certifications, and here is the relavant information regarding the Impact Apparel decertifications.

3/30/10: Again, With the Clones.....

It has been a bit crazy as of late with the clones, the rules, the specs, etc. While we are attempting to follow the rules with very few exceptions to keep the costs down and the entry level fun factor in place, it appears that perhaps there is a need to introduce an "Outlaw" class to the series. We would like to receive input from those of you that would be interested in running a "Run Whatcha Brung" class with no tech or specs. Please contact us if this is of interest to you. As is always the case at 61 Kartway, if there is demand, we will put a program together for the group. Contact us and let us know!

3/29/10: More Clone Info......

Gee, you'd think these clones were a big thing or something.... At the last pow-wow, a question was raised as to wether we would be allowing the machining of heads, etc to meet the cc requirements based on the rulebook. In an attempt to keep the class as straightforward and entry level as possible, we are "throwing out" the cc check for tech, and simply following the AKRA stated rule of "No machining or alteration of parts is allowed unless specifically noted". Feel free to contact us with any further questions.

3/29/10: Explaining the Clone Cam Debate

There have been a few questions about the clone cam that we will try to summarize here. The stock cam that comes with the motor is adequate but has some variations in it's design. A newer cam from Dyno Cam callled the CL1 has been approved by AKRA and WKA (and, as a result, by 61 Kartway) as a valid replacement part due to the variations in the stock part. The new cam DOES increase RPM's compared to the stock cam. However, the CL1 ended up having a small "flaw" if you will, that would render it illegal. 10 seconds worth of filing on the lobe will fix this flaw, or you can simply purchase the CL1-M cam, which is the replacement and has the "flaw" fixed. For further explanation, please feel free to contact us at 61 Kartway. Also remember that at the swap meet, if you have any concerns, we will be performing a free "tech" on clone engines to help you determine if your engine is valid and ready to race.

3/29/10: Track Opens 3/30/10

The track officially opens for practice on Tuesday the 30th. For the next couple of weeks, you need to call ahead to ensure that someone is at the building to check you in for practice. If you do not call ahead, we may not be available to check you in, and therefore you will not be able to enter the track! As a note, rental karts are not available until May.

3/28/10: New From 61 Kartway - The Clone Page

All the rules you need to know for Clone racing are here.

3/28/10: An Important Announcement From the Staff at 61 Kartway

As was announced at the final Pow-Wow, 61 Kartway wants all drivers and teams at the track for the upcoming season to be aware:

In 2010, we will be making a very concentrated effort to manage the on track action during the races. While "rubbing is racing" is a common thought amongst drivers (including ourselves), the large numbers in the growing classes warrants the need for more attention during the evening races. With that being said, we WILL be using the black flag and LOOKING for infractions. We WILL be making calls, throwing the black flag, and managing the on track action at all events. You may very well disagree with the call that is made that evening, but the calls will be made with safety and the best intentions in mind. For questions, please contact Greg or Cliff at the track.

3/27/10: Clone Weights, Other Notes From Final Pow-Wow of Offseason

Numerous topics were discussed at the final meeting of the offseason, with the opening race just 5 weeks away. The final clone rules for the 2010 season have been finalized, and are posted HERE. The participant numbers for this class this year appear to be off the charts - prepare for some big fields each Saturday Night! Also, we will have the tech tools and our "clone experts" at the track at the swap meet on April 24 - bring your engine up and have it tech'd and inspected before the season kicks off to know that your engine is in good standing. It will need to be OFF the chassis for any modification work that you want done.

Also be aware that on race days, the final two hours of practice will be by class (not open track), with the clones receiving two sessions to accomodate all the drivers. Sessions will be 10 minutes long.

3/26/10: Safety is Always First. With That in Mind....

A developing story in the world of racing. If you own Impact Racing equipment, you need to read this link. Some of their products have been decertified by SFI. Read more here.

3/26/10: 61 Kartway to Host Mid-America Track Challenge Series in August

61 Kartway has been selected as one of three tracks to host the new Mid-America Challenge Series August 28-29. This new series is geared toward the drivers with low entry costs and designed to be handled like a club race. With events taking place at TNT (Quincy, Il) and at SLKA (Pevely, Mo), the series is centrally located with no more than a 5 hour drive. The emphasis is on clone, yamaha, and tag karts, with entry fees being 45.00 (second entries are 15.00), pit passes at 15.00 for the weekend, and no pit spot fees. 61 Kartway's schedule for the event will be as follows: Sat - Practice from 9-4. Regular 61K Points club race from 4-9 (Non 61K Points "Track Challenge participants" can join the club race for only 10.00 entry fee) /// Sunday - Practice, Qualifying, and Racing of Track Challenge Event. More info is available at www.mid-americatrackchallenge.com

3/19/10: Final Pow-Wow Approaches

March 27 at 6PM is the final off season meeting, and you'll want to be there. Some final decisions, a lot of chatter, a whole bunch of smack talk, and a little bit of business will be resolved. Join us for the final get together - bring a bag or a dish to pass, enjoy the food and the comraderie, and we'll see you there....

3/19/10: Going, Going, and Almost Gone......

The new lower rates are impacting the availability of the garage stalls in a very big way! Only three single stalls left at the track for 2010. If you were considering getting one, do it now. Odds are good they will be gone by the time the swap meet / open practice day rolls around. Speaking of which, only 6 more weeks, and the track will be jumpin!

3/10/10: Season Approaches. Swap Meet Info

Oh so close. The upcoming season grows closer, and the track is finally rid of 90% of the snow. The racing surface is visible, and that gets the blood pumping a bit! A quick note on the Swap Meet - there is no charge to bring a trailer / setup a table / sell your goods. And practice is free that day! The only charge is a pit pass($10.00) if you decide to enter the Hot Pits or the Track. Contact us for further details!

2/5/10: Another Garage Stall Rent Change - Suprise!

Here at Crazy Cliff's, we can weld that kart for $99.99. And we can get you trackside storage for as little as 450 smackaroos! That's right,we changed the pricing three weeks ago. But now, the boss is out of town. And while he's gone, we're giving garages away for rock bottom prices. Want a garage stall right by the hot grid? We've got three on the front side for next to nothing! Right now, a single garage stall (10x10) is just $450.00 (down from $600.00). Need extra room for the family, the dorm fridge, and the folding chairs? Get a double (10x20) for just $800.00 (down from $1100). ACT NOW - these stalls just won't last, and either will the prices. And when the boss gets back (actually, when he gets around to reading this online), the pricing maychange back to what it was. Remember, only at Crazy Cliffs can you get deals this insane!!

1/18/10: TaG Classes To Use WKA Weights, Tire Rules, and Tech for 2010

The TaG classes will be using the WKA standards for 2010, which can be found HERE.

1/6/09: Deep Discounts Announced for Multiple Class or Multi-Family Entries

We are pleased to announce a change to second entry costs at 61K for 2010. This year, CLUB members that enter multiple classes will only have a $10.00 entry fee for those extra classes (example: Mark enters TaG Sr. for $30.00, and also enters Clone Class at only $10.00). This also applies to any CLUB members that enter a class, but also have a direct family member entering as well (example: Dad enters Tag Sr at $30.00, Daughter enters Jr. Supercan for only $10.00). If you are not a club member, you still get to benefit. The same premise applies, but the cost is $15.00 for all additional classes.

11/22/09: 2010 Schedule Released With Variety of Race Formats

The 2010 race schedule has been made public, and the season looks to be full of variety and changes. A quick review shows that no two consecutive weekends will be the same, as 61 Kartway moves to multiple formats. F1 style qualifying (10 minute sessions) with standing starts for the races are mixed in with standard 3/8/12 race formats. A few weekends will include drawing for starting positions, with multiple heat races including inverted starts. More reverse course races are scheduled, as well as a mini-enduro race in the middle of the season in conjunction with the annual hog roast. And the 61 Challenge returns for it's second year with a focus on more classes. Click Here to view the 2010 schedule.

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