10/07/22 A Celebration of Tracy Hulme Aug 8

The ppkc racing family would like to send out it's deepest sympathies the the Foster and Hulme families . We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your families. A Celebration of of PPKC cadet racer Ryley Hulme's mom life will be Aug 8 at the Wish Center in Chatham from 1-4

10/07/20 PPKC 2nd double race weekend

PPKC would like to thank Mucci Pak hydro produce ,Quninlan inc and CF Industries for putting on the double header weekend of racing last weekend . thanks guys. Even the Elephant enjoyed the racing . The next set of races are again a double race weeekend to make up for the missed race day due to the tornado in Leamington with the mystery tracks to be announced at the mornings drivers meeting.

Next PPKC racing events are Aug 7th and 8th .
***** Spectators are always welcome and admission is always free *****.
CLICK HERE a complete PPKC schedule

10/07/06 BSRKC and PPKC team up for a great weekend of racing in Leamington

Ontario's and Michigan's top talented kart drivers and their teams showed up in Leamington for the 4th race of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championships and didn't disappoint anyone . A full day of practice on Friday that teams took advantage of to fine tune engines & chassis paid off in big dividends for two full days of racing in the Southern Ontario heat on Sat and Sunday . Thank-you Enzo and Linda of BSRKC for another well run event.

Sat. night at the track the Point Pelee Karting Club hosted a free pig roast for everyone . The PPKC members and all that attended the weekends event would like to give a shout out and a big thank very much to John Nooyen, Eric Vaneerd and their families for donating the pig , getting up at 5:00am Sat morning and spending their day at the track in the hot southern Ontario sun cooking up a delicious meal for everyone to enjoy after the races . Thank you Cole Cacciavillani and Todd Quinlan for sponsoring the weekend and donating all food to go along with pig . Thanks all the ladies that served the meal to all the hungry teams and their families . Congratulations to Cal Miller and his team on winning the 47 inch flat screen TV that was donated by Krazy Kelly's TV . Thanks to Freddy of Freddies Resturant and his staff for providing the cold beverages & live entertainment Sat night. Last but not least thanks to all the out of town teams and their families that made the trip to Leamington for the races . A good time was had by all . We hope to see everyone back real soon .
CLICK HERE for a full weekends race report

Next PPKC racing events are July 17 and 18th .
*****Spectators are always welcome and admission is always free ***** .
CLICK HERE a complete PPKC schedule

10/06/28 BSRKC invades Leamington July 2,3,4

The Point Pelee Karting Club will be hosting the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series July 2 ,3,4 . Ontario's best karting drivers and their teams will be invading Leamington for the weekend of high speed side by side action . Come on out to the track this weekend and see the future stars of the IRL and Nascar in motorsports best keep secret of high speed kart racing .
CLICK HERE for BSRKC July 2nd weekend schedule

BSRKC Leamington Track Configuration
BSRKC will run the "Le Mans West" track configuration at Point Pelee Karting for the Leamington event. CLICK HERE for Lemans track configuration

*****Spectators are always welcome and admission is always free ***** .

We have just got confirmation of the following:
Freddys Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant, located just south of the PPK facility, will be offering all BSRKC participants & family members 10% off all regular price meals. They are also hosting a Saturday night welcoming party for all. The band NUCLEAR SUNRISE have been booked to play live music for everyone to enjoy.

Freddys Cocktail Lounge is a great place, with excellent food, cold beverages and a great nightly atmosphere!!
Be sure to join the festivities and enjoy the local nightlife!!!
CLICK HERE for more info on Freddys Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant

PPKC Members and racing schedule info:
The 2010 Schedule has been updated to make up the race that was canceled because of the Tornado in Leamington. Aug 8th is the new race day.

CLICK HERE for new PPKC schedule

10/06/25 Suzuka track for June 27th PPKC race

The track configuration for this weekends races at PPK is the Suzuka track . Any teams from out of town that race in the June 27th event are welcome to leave their trailers for the week in pit areas for next weeks Brian Stewart Event .

CLICK HERE for PPK Track configs

Spectators are always welcome at PPKC events and admission is free


NOTE: Last call for all registered PPKC drivers the mandatory raffle ticket money and tickets are due at this Sunday's event .

10/06/17 ATTN: All Brian Stewart Karting Teams attending races July 2 Weekend in Leamington

Any teams coming to Leamington for the Brian Stewart Karting Races July 2-3-4 weekend . Be sure to contact Festival Tent and Party Rentals for your tent, table, chair or BBQ needs . 1.519.737.9200
Spectators are always welcome at PPKC events and admission is free

CLICK HERE for more info on Festival's services
CLICK HERE for BSRKC July 2nd weekend schedule

Final Reminder for the PPKC June 20th race in Leamington for all drivers :
All raffle ticket money and tickets are due at this Sunday's event and should be handed in at the #9 trailer before racing begins .

To help finish the day up on time for our out of town traveling members and guest racers .
- Anyone not signed in and registered by 8:45 am on race days will start at the back of the grid for both heat races .
- To also help speed up race day registration , all the race day forms can be found on the websites download page and be filled out ahead of time .

10/06/11 PPKC Track and race schedule update

Track officials and grounds crews are cleaning up & repairing damages from last Sunday's morning Tornado that went thru like a run away freight train . The track facilities will be re-opened this weekend for practice and rentals . During the tornado the facility buildings suffered minor damages , broken hydro pole beside lane way, score tower was severely damaged, driving range mesh was damaged, some trees damaged as well . PPK management and PPKC would like to thank everyone for their patients in this terrible situation brought on by mother nature .
The next PPKC race day of June 20th will go on as scheduled with the mechanics race after , board members are going meet to reschedule the postponed race to a later date in the season . It will be announced as it becomes available .

Reminders for all drivers :
All raffle ticket money and tickets are due at this Sunday's event and should be handed in at the #9 trailer before racing begins .

To help finish the day up on time for our out of town traveling members and guest racers .
- Anyone not signed in and registered by 8:45 am on race days will start at the back of the grid for both heat races .
- To also help speed up race day registration , all the race day forms can be found on the websites download page and be filled out ahead of time .

Spectators are always welcome at PPKC events and admission is free

10/06/06 BREAKING NEWS June 6th races postponed , State of emergency declared in Leamington

Track officials are assessing damage from an early morning tornado at the track and surrounding areas . More information will be posted on the website and Facebook fan page as it becomes available .
Click here for tornado story

10/06/04 -Howard Johnson Hotel releases rooms for BSRKC participants only

The Howard Johnson Hotel has just confirmed the following rooms have just been released and are being held for BSRKC participants only:

- 5 doubles smoking
- 20 doubles non-smoking
- 5 single queen smoking
- 5 single queen non-smoking with pullout couch

More than one night group rate is $135 includes up to 2 adults and 2 kids - 17 and under.
One night only is Reg. Rate and only if available.
Rates include breakfast and hotel facilities.

Please call and book now!!
1-800-340-9841 or 1-519-325-0260
Howard Johnson Leamington
Registration Key Word: Brian Stewart Kart Races

10/05/21 -Official motels for July 2,3,4 BSRKC Event @ PPK

Below is a list of hotels in Leamington for the upcoming Brian Stewart Race.

DAYS INN: 519-326-8646
COMFORT INN: 519-326-9071
HOWARD JOHNSON: 519-325-0260
TOWN N CONTRY MOTOR INN: 519-326-4425
SUN PARLOUR MOTEL: 519-326-6131
WIGLES COLONIAL MOTEL: 519-326-3265

***RESERVATION KEY WORD IS BRIAN STEWART KART RACES
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2010-ppk-entry-form

10/05/14 -Club Information and Schedule changes

Now that the first two races are complete, Your PPKC board of directors held a meeting on Tues May 11 to discuss and propose different ways to provide PPKC members & racers with the most economical possible race day experience. Your board is considering some further cost saving ideas for the memberships consideration . If accepted by majority of Members, our intentions would be to implement changes for next race day or as soon as possible.
Listed below is the boards proposals, are for the considerations for of the members. We are looking for 100% response participation.

Cost savings proposals:
Registration
- reduction in registration for additional classes entered per Driver ( 2nd class entered per race day to $50 plus spec fuel )

Competition
- spec gears for Cadet & Novice classes based on track configuration on all race days.

Tires
-Option #1 - switch to a harder tire compound for all four cycle classes. (testing is currently being done with MG Reds at this time at the track) We must be careful of this option, as it may limit our ability to attract out of town racers or one off participants.

-Option #2 - Min # of race days per set of tires , class specific ( example: SR med 2 races min per set / Cadet 5 races etc.) Tires will be stamped and/or branded if implemented. PPKC will indicate on schedule which race days permit the use of new tires. Weight penalty would apply to anyone who is not on the correct cycle of new /used tires, or that uses new tires as a guest competitor

Oil
-(4 cycle ) switch to spec oil, Mobile 1 or another cost effective oil, without compromising engine wear. Oil would be distributed in a similar way as spec fuel.


Please note: the finer details will have to be worked out on any or all cost reduction proposals that are accepted by the majority of the clubs members .

The board is also looking for additional cost saving ideas from club members. We value input on the above mentioned ideas and look forward to implementing ASAP to help drive down the cost of racing during these tough economic times. Please email your responses and ideas to ppkc_09@hotmail.com or any of the board members listed on the PPKC website .

Please note: all anonymous emails received will be discarded , please sign your name and contact info so the board members can inquire more information or clarification if needed .
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Fund Raising Raffle tickets :

Raffle ticket money will be collected at the next race day . All raffle ticket money is due by June 20th . Any registered PPKC driver who has not handed in their raffle ticket stubs & money will not be scored from the June 20th race forward .
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Important PPKC 2010 race schedule change :

May 30th race day has been moved to June 27th due to the amount of club members planning on attending the Eastern Canadian Karting Championships event and the Indy 500 . Any out of town racers who race the June 27th event at PPK can leave there trailers in preferred parking spots for the Brian Stewart Event the following weekend . We are trying to attract out of town racers to participate before the big race. PPKC_Schedule_change
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Race day registration:

To help finish the day up on time for our out of town traveling members and guest racers .
-anyone not signed in at registered by 8:45 am on race days will start at the back of the grid for both heat races .
PPKC_Typical_Race_Day_Schedule
-To also help speed up race day registration , all the race day forms can be found on the websites download page and be filled out ahead of time .
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10/04/29 - Race #2 Sunday May 2 2010 Toy Drive

Last weekend's opening round of racing at PPK sponsored by Quinlan Inc of the Point Pelee Karting Clubs racing series presented by Paramount Power systems started off a little chilly and rainy but the die hard karting battled thru the weather to start the season off with a bang . The days changing weather conditions had the teams thrashing on their set-ups and the drivers testing their driving skills right out of the box . Good job to all . Congratulations to Wes Schindel and his team for coming down to PPK & braving the elements and taking home the $200 1st place cash prize in the Sr med Class .
For PPKC Race day #2 this weekend on May 2nd we would like to remind everyone it's the Clubs Toy Drive Race day . Teams are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to registration or pay an extra $5 .
Any registered driving members who have not picked up their fund raising raffle tickets are to check in at the #9 trailer during the mornings registration before racing begins . Gates and registration at the track open at 8:00am and close at 8:45am , practice sessions will begin at 9:00am . Spectators are welcome and admission is free .
http://pointpeleekarting.com/PPKC/includes/downloads/PPKC_Typical_Race_Day_Schedule.pdf

10/04/21 - Race #1 Sunday April 25 2010

Last weekend a few of the PPKC members headed to the world class karting facility Newcastle motorsports park in Newcastle Indiana to compete in the Great Lakes Pro Series races . Point Pelee's own Dan Meyer buckled down with a solid day of practice and testing on Friday which in turn paid off on Sat. with a first place win in the Rotax Sr class . Congrats to Dan and the Sundance motorsports team .

Back at home the Rookies got their training day under their belts, got in some practice time and are now ready to get down to putting the pedal to the floor this Sunday for the clubs first races of the season . Sundays races are the first of the clubs "special events" . It's spec gear day . Spec gears will be announced at the track the day of the race for all classes . The weekends races at PPKC will also have Ontario's most famous motorsports photographer Cody Schindel from Autosportsmedia http://http://autosportsmedia.com on hand taking pictures of all the karts and drivers that can be purchased at the track . See you all on Sunday

Note: Asn has added a technical bulletin for rotax competitors reguarding rear bumpers http://www.maxchallenge.ca/regulation.html

10/04/15 - Point Pelee Karting rookie day

Just a reminder that this coming Saturday April 17th is Rookie day @ Point Pelee Karting . All rookie drivers are required to attend the training day before being allowed to race .
Families friends and anyone interested in coming out to the track to see the rookies take their first laps or see some of the clubs best drivers test and tune are more than welcome to come to the track and watch .

10/04/09 - Point Pelee Karting will be closed this weekend

Due to the large amounts of rain that has fallen, Point Pelee Karting will be closed this weekend (April 10-11), and therefore there will be no practice.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

10/04/06 News bulletin for all PPKC members

The PPKC traveling display booth made a landing at the WFCU center in Windsor for the Windsor Spitfires play-off hockey game on April 5th . PPKC would like to thank Stu Galloway of Galloway Productions and the Windsor Spitfires for allowing us to set up and promote the club and southern Ontario karting to all the Spitfire fans during the game . Go Spits GO ! Special thanks to Bomber and Stretch for helping out at the display

The 2010 PPKC racing season is approaching fast and the Point Pelee Karting track will be open this weekend for all registered track members to shake the cobwebs off and get practicing for the opening weekend on the April 25th .

A few documents have been updated on the websites download page ( 2010 official printable schedule and calendar page , 2010 class structure , and a list of registered karts ) the 2010 PPKC supplemental rules are in the process of being added also so please check back often of more updates as more informaion is being released . If you would like to register and hold your kart number please email your name , class ,and kart #'s to PPKC_09@hotmail.com

To update reply to some 2010 season FAQ members techical questions

Rotax Micro-Max, Mini-Max, DD2 run as per RMC (Rotax Max Challenge, [canada] ) Rules.

some changes to note for 2010

a) older batteries, FG20651, FG20722 are no longer legal
b) Micro and Mini Max can run the new steel clutch assy,
c) the new steel clutch must use the new needle bearing and o-ring seal.
d) Carburetor floats and jets must match to the Carb insert

8.5 insert must use - 3.6 gr floats
- #60 idle jet
- #60 idle jet insert

12.5 insert must use - 5.2 gr floats
- #30 idle jet
- #30 idle jet insert

e) Original Rotax gas filter # 274160 is the only fuel filter allowed to be installed between the fuel tank and carb. ( a filter is not mandatory ).

Mini -Max to clarify - only resictor p/n 267 535 - blue
or 660 751 - black are legal and must be fitted
between the carburetor flange and the carburetor.
RMC RULE 9.6, SECTION 2.1
( 2010 appendix for 125 Mini Max and 125 Micro Max, April 5/10 )

Micro-Max Carb needle K98 must be used RMC RULE 9.8 SECTION 3.6
( 2010 appendix for 125 Mini Max and 125 Micro Max April 5/10 )

Rotax/tag Jr, Rotax/tag Sr, and Rotax/tag Masters will run under TAG USA 2010 rules.
a) Clutch - old and new are Ok
b) Balance gears - old ( plastic ) and new (steel) are Ok
- old ( plastic ) can be used with old style clutch only.
- new ( steel ) can be used with both old and new style clutches
c) Intake Silencer (Air Box ) - old and new style are Ok
d) Carburetor - must comply with RMC rules, (as per TAG USA )

(new) insert 8.5 must use 3.6 gr floats
#60 idle jet
#60 idle jet insert

insert 12.5 must use 5.2 gr floats
#30 idle jet
#30 idle jet insert

e) Fuel Filter - Rotax or Aftermarket are Ok.

Rear wheel protection ( number not published as per today only that they will be mandatory for 2010 on all classes)
-Rear wheel protection is required if the Kart was Homologated with it. All others are to follow current ASN regulations for bumpers and materials.

Two Cycle fuel requirements
All Two Cycle classes,Rotax and Tag will run Sunoco 94 available from any Sunoco Station.
Formula 125 Class - open fuel

Four Cycle fuel requirements
All Four Cycle classes will run Spec fuel available from the Track.

Tires for use in Dry Track conditions.
a) Rotax Classes - see official published PPKC Class Structure
b) All Other Classes - see official published PPKC Class Structure.

Tires for Championship Points
a) TAG Jr and TAG Sr will use MoJo D2 tires in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.
b) TAG Masters, will use MG Yellow in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.
c) Rotax DD2 will use MoJo D3 tires in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.

Tires for use in Wet Track conditions.
a) Rotax Classes - Open
b) All Other Classes - Open

Note : It is the responsibility of All Competitors to comply with All ASN, RMC and any Supplementary Rules that apply for the Race attended, away from PPKC This includes the BSRKC race on July 2,3,& 4, 2010 at PPK in Leamington.

All club registered drivers that have not picked up their mandatory fund raising tickets can email PPKC_09@hotmail.com to make arrangements to do so . Please check back often to the PPKC website as more updates will be coming in the next days about the up and coming racing season.

10/04/06 News bulletin for all PPKC members

The PPKC traveling display booth made a landing at the WFCU center in Windsor for the Windsor Spitfires play-off hockey game on April 5th . PPKC would like to thank Stu Galloway of Galloway Productions and the Windsor Spitfires for allowing us to set up and promote the club and southern Ontario karting to all the Spitfire fans during the game . Go Spits GO ! Special thanks to Bomber and Stretch for helping out at the display

The 2010 PPKC racing season is approaching fast and the Point Pelee Karting track will be open this weekend for all registered track members to shake the cobwebs off and get practicing for the opening weekend on the April 25th .

A few documents have been updated on the websites download page ( 2010 official printable schedule and calendar page , 2010 class structure , and a list of registered karts ) the 2010 PPKC supplemental rules are in the process of being added also so please check back often of more updates as more informaion is being released . If you would like to register and hold your kart number please email your name , class ,and kart #'s to PPKC_09@hotmail.com

To update reply to some 2010 season FAQ members techical questions

Rotax Micro-Max, Mini-Max, DD2 run as per RMC (Rotax Max Challenge, [canada] ) Rules.

some changes to note for 2010

a) older batteries, FG20651, FG20722 are no longer legal
b) Micro and Mini Max can run the new steel clutch assy,
c) the new steel clutch must use the new needle bearing and o-ring seal.
d) Carburetor floats and jets must match to the Carb insert

8.5 insert must use - 3.6 gr floats
- #60 idle jet
- #60 idle jet insert

12.5 insert must use - 5.2 gr floats
- #30 idle jet
- #30 idle jet insert

e) Original Rotax gas filter # 274160 is the only fuel filter allowed to be installed between the fuel tank and carb. ( a filter is not mandatory ).

Mini -Max to clarify - only resictor p/n 267 535 - blue
or 660 751 - black are legal and must be fitted
between the carburetor flange and the carburetor.
RMC RULE 9.6, SECTION 2.1
( 2010 appendix for 125 Mini Max and 125 Micro Max, April 5/10 )

Micro-Max Carb needle K98 must be used RMC RULE 9.8 SECTION 3.6
( 2010 appendix for 125 Mini Max and 125 Micro Max April 5/10 )

Rotax/tag Jr, Rotax/tag Sr, and Rotax/tag Masters will run under TAG USA 2010 rules.
a) Clutch - old and new are Ok
b) Balance gears - old ( plastic ) and new (steel) are Ok
- old ( plastic ) can be used with old style clutch only.
- new ( steel ) can be used with both old and new style clutches
c) Intake Silencer (Air Box ) - old and new style are Ok
d) Carburetor - must comply with RMC rules, (as per TAG USA )

(new) insert 8.5 must use 3.6 gr floats
#60 idle jet
#60 idle jet insert

insert 12.5 must use 5.2 gr floats
#30 idle jet
#30 idle jet insert

e) Fuel Filter - Rotax or Aftermarket are Ok.

Rear wheel protection ( number not published as per today only that they will be mandatory for 2010 on all classes)
-Rear wheel protection is required if the Kart was Homologated with it. All others are to follow current ASN regulations for bumpers and materials.

Two Cycle fuel requirements
All Two Cycle classes,Rotax and Tag will run Sunoco 94 available from any Sunoco Station.
Formula 125 Class - open fuel

Four Cycle fuel requirements
All Four Cycle classes will run Spec fuel available from the Track.

Tires for use in Dry Track conditions.
a) Rotax Classes - see official published PPKC Class Structure
b) All Other Classes - see official published PPKC Class Structure.

Tires for Championship Points
a) TAG Jr and TAG Sr will use MoJo D2 tires in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.
b) TAG Masters, will use MG Yellow in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.
c) Rotax DD2 will use MoJo D3 tires in order to qualify for PPKC season Championship points.

Tires for use in Wet Track conditions.
a) Rotax Classes - Open
b) All Other Classes - Open

Note : It is the responsibility of All Competitors to comply with All ASN, RMC and any Supplementary Rules that apply for the Race attended, away from PPKC This includes the BSRKC race on July 2,3,& 4, 2010 at PPK in Leamington.

All club registered drivers that have not picked up their mandatory fund raising tickets can email PPKC_09@hotmail.com to make arrangements to do so . Please check back often to the PPKC website as more updates will be coming in the next days about the up and coming racing season.

10/03/23 News bulletin for all Sr Med. Honda drivers

Attention all Sr Med Honda drivers:
Cash prizes have been approved for the 2010 PPKC racing season
$200 for 1st
$100 for 2nd
$50 for 3rd
( min 5 karts entered in the class for the scheduled race day to be eligible for cash awards )
Track management has scheduled April 10th as opening day for open practice for all classes weather permitting . To be able to practice you must have purchased a track membership or you may purchase at the track opening day a seasonal or daily track practice membership . For more information please contact the track at
POINT PELEE KARTING
538 BEVEL LINE RD
LEAMINGTON, ON
N8H 3V4
519-326-0991 PHONE
519-326-7834 FAX
PPKARTING1@XPLORNET.COM

All club registered drivers that have not picked up their mandatory fund raising tickets can email PPKC_09@hotmail.com to make arrangements to do so . Please check back often to the PPKC website as more updates will be coming in the next weeks about the up and coming racing season.

10/03/17 Mall show a great success for Karting

The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to thank it corporate sponsors for helping put together a successful karting promotional show at the Devonshire Mall . Ken Ritz and the staff and the Devonshire Mall (http://www.shopping.ca/cambridge/jsp/index_flash.jsp?mallid=dev), Dana Moro @ Excomark (http://www.exomark.com/), Cody Schindel @ Autosportmedia ( http://autosportsmedia.com/ ) ,Lea-ann Suzor @ Festival Tent and Party Rentals (http://www.festivaltent.com/ ) Quinlan Inc , and CF Industries. Thanks to all the drivers , their families and friends for coming out bringing their karts , pictures and trophies and supporting the club at the mall . A very much appreciated and big thanks to Lajoie racing for putting on the demonstration Friday evening with future racing stars Tommy Quinlan and Lucas Poisson in front of many racing fans and future karters . The PPKC 2010 racing season is approaching quickly and everyone is being reminded to make sure their equipment is in order at the track . A complete checklist can be found in the download section of the PPKC website as well as the rookies FAQ's and new to karting test . All club registered drivers that have not picked up their mandatory fund raising tickets can email ppkc_09@hotmail.com to make arrangements to do so . Please check back often to the PPKC website as more updates will be coming in the next weeks about the up and coming racing season .

10/03/07 Devonshire mall Demo March 12th

The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to invite all 2010 Rookies and anyone who is interested in getting into karting to come out to the Devonshire mall in Windsor Ontario on Friday March 12th at 6:30pm to see the clubs display and see the demonstrations by Lajoie Racing. The display will located just outside " The Bay " . If you can't make it on Friday the club will be on hand at the mall all day Saturday handing out Official 2010 schedules and raffle tickets to win a 47" flat screen TV . Future racing star Tommy Quinlan's kart will be there for all the younger kids to sit in and get there pictures taken along with other top drivers from the club and their karts . Bring the whole family there will be something to see for everyone.

10/03/03 PPKC next stop March 12th weekend @ Devonshire Mall

Point Pelee Karting Club traveled up to the Rockton Fairgrounds on Feb 20th for the Waterloo Kart Clubs Swap meet to promote the 2010 racing schedule with the clubs all new display booth . We would like to thank Brad Buckler his very helpful crew and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club for allowing us to attend and set up our display booth to promote the PPKC 2010 racing season. We look forward to working with WRKC and the other GTA karting clubs this season in promoting the fun family sport of Karting in Ontario. The clubs next stop is the Devonshire Mall in Windsor Ontario March 12th weekend . Stop by for the Malls " Fun Friday" between 5:00pm and 8:00pm for the clubs demonstration and join in to have a chance to win a 47" LCD flat screen TV . Some of Southern Ontario's best drivers will be on hand to show off their 2010 karts and sign autographs . Anyone wishing to help out at the mall or for more info please contact PPKC_09@hotmail.com

10/02/16 PPKC is hitting the road to Waterloo

The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to thank very much, Joe Colasanti and his staff for their continuing support for the kids , PPKC racing and allowing us to set up our display for their Family Day event to promote our up and coming racing season . It was a great success . The club would also like to thank a great group of club corporate supporters who put all this together. Dana Moro and the staff at Exomark ( www.exomark.com ) for suppling the display equipment , designing all the graphics and hand out flyers . Cody Schindel from Autosportsmedia (www.autosportsmedia.com) for his great shots of all the drivers in action . Big thanks to Tommy Quinlan for lending us his kart for all the kids to sit in all day . They were all grinning from ear to ear all day long , and all the clubs members who came out for the great food & fun for Family Day at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens .(www.colasantis.com) The next stop for the club is going to be at the Waterloo Regional Kart Club (www.wrkc.on.ca.) Flea Market & Swap Meet Feb 20th at the Rockton World's fairgrounds. Information on how to get to the Rockton World’s Fair grounds can be found at (www.rocktonworldsfair.com.) For more information contact: Brad Buckler 416-209-4058 Email brad.buckler@emerson.com

10/02/09 PPKC at Colasanti Tropical Gardens Family Day Feb 15th

The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to thank the Pelee Days Inn http://www.peleedaysinn.com/index.htm for hosting the PPKC General membership meeting this past Feb 6th and for putting on a great pasta dinner for all who attended . Thanks to all who attended . During the meeting the 2010 racing season Board of Directors elections were held . The 2010 PPKC board of directors are Todd Quinlan , Cole Cacciavillani , Jason Papp , Sherry LaJoie, Earl LaJoie, Lee Myer, Bert Mucci, Kim Watzke, and Greig Howe. If you would like to volunteer to help out with planning the 2010 racing season or any of the up and coming off-season events please contact any of the board members . Contact information can be found on the website .http://pointpeleekarting.com/PPKC/about-us/ or email PPKC_09@hotmail.com.

The next event the Point Pelee Karting Club is going to be attending is at Colasanti Tropical Gardens http://colasanti.com for Family day Feb15th . Everyone is welcome to come out and join in on the fun . Anyone wishing to help out with the all new PPKC display booth , please contact PPKC_09@hotmail.com

10/01/30 PPKC General Membership meeting Feb 6th 2:00pm reminder

This is just a reminder that the Pelee Days Inn needs a head count for the general membership meeting at on Feb 6th at 2:00pm for the dinners . If your planning on attending the meeting and staying for the pasta dinner please email ppkc_09@hotmail.com before Feb 2nd

10/01/27 PPKC General Membership meeting Feb 6th 2:00pm

It’s that time of year again, time to start the engines for the 2010 racing season in Southern Ontario. The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to invite all current and future members or anyone who may be interested in getting into karting to bring their families young and old to the Pelee Days Inn on Feb 6 for some fun and mid winter bench racing.

The Point Pelee Karting Club is having it’s general membership and registration meeting to discuss the 2010 racing season along with the board of directors elections. The meeting is going to be held at 2:00pm at The Pelee Days Inn, 566 Bevel Line Rd Leamington, Ontario (next to the track).

Following the meeting a pasta and salad dinner is being provided for anyone (driver and non-driver) who registers and pays in full with the club at the meeting for the 2010 racing season.
All the registration forms can be found on the PPKC website
Please contact PPKC_09@hotmail.com if you are planning on attending the Feb 6th meeting along with the number of adults and children that will be staying for dinner. Any non-registering drivers, families and friends that attend the meeting can also join us for dinner for $11.95 per adult and $5.95 per child under 12.

The Pelee Days Inn (http://www.peleedaysinn.com/index.htm is generously allowing everyone who attends the meeting to stay after and take in the ARCA Races and Nascar Budweiser shootout races on their big projection T.V’s. Also, they have offered a special rate for anyone wanting to stay the night. Anyone wishing to take advantage of pool and other facilities for the whole weekend can contact the Days Inn at 1-800-300-2696

10/01/18 Point Pelee Karting Club Membership Packages Released

PPKC 2010 Club Membership packages and track fees have been released on Jan 18 for early registration. http://pointpeleekarting.com/PPKC/downloads/.

Pre-registered club and track memberships can be mailed into:
Point Pelee Karting Club
263 Talbot St W
Leamington, ON, N8H 4H3

More club membership information, up and coming meetings, and events will be released in the very near future so please check back to the website often .

10/01/10 - Happy New Year from the Point Pelee Karting Club

A PPKC 2010 Tentative Race Day Schedule has been released on Jan 10 to help teams from across Ontario and Michigan plan their racing season schedules. More PPKC 2010 club membership information, up and coming meetings, and events will be released in the very near future so please check back to the website often.

09/12/20 - Happy Holidays from the Point Pelee Karting Club

Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall. We traditionally do this with family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space.

Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year to all the families, friends and sponsors of the Point Pelee Karting Club.

09/12/02 - 2010 Florida Winter Tour Honda GX Cup information

A note from Bill Wright, promoter of the Florida Winter Tour:

Hello all,

Official FWT Honda GX Cup information can now be found in the Formula kart Class Info section at the FWT web site.

http://www.floridawintertour.com/2010-fwt-info/class-information/fkr-classes.html

Technical information can be found in the Formula Kart Rules and Regulations section.

http://www.floridawintertour.com/2010-fwt-info/rules-and-regulations/155-fk-rules-and-regulations.html

Note that we intend to run the Senior and Masters together and score them seperately. However, if the combined classes exceed 34 karts we will provide seperate classes for each category.

Also note that registration for the Honda GX classes will open on December 15th. Remember that we must have 12 in a class on February first or we could drop the class. Based on the response so far I don't think that's going to be a problem!

I want to again thank BSRKC, Mike Preston, Mike Adams, Lynda and Enzo Chiovitti, Lon Herder, Robin McLean and everyone who has been involved. With your continued support I think we'll expose a really great and affordable form of racing to the FWT participants and businesses.

I want to offer a special THANK YOU to Luis and Wagner from WR International for providing a seat on the 2010 FWT Granja Team for one lucky Honda GX Senior or Masters competitor. Just to remind everyone, the Points Champion of the class with the highest number of entries will be the driver who goes to Brasil!

To be added to the FWT Honda GX mailing list send an email with your name, class and kart number request to info@formulakart.com.

I look forward to seeing you all soon.
_________________
Bill Wright
Formula Kart Productions, Inc
Exclusive Owner and Promotor of The Florida Winter Tour
www.floridawintertour.com

09/11/22 - PPKC 2009 class champions and special awards winners

The Point Pelee Karting Club would like to congradulate all the PPKC 2009 season champion drivers and their teams on a season well done.

Cadet champion: Lucas Poisson,
Novice champion: Clay Vaneerd,
Jr Lite & Mini Max Champion: Grant Quinlan,
Jr Heavy & Tag Jr: champion Cory Cacciavillani,
Jr Girls champion: Janai Vaneerd,
Sr Med champion: Dale Lajoie,
Senior Sportsman: champion Mike Dowhan Jr,
Micro Max champion: Matt Keyes,
Tag Sr champion: Joshua Gilbert,
Tag Masters champion: Sean Tomaselli.

The club would also like to congradulate the winners of the following awards:

Brian Heron Jr Award - Sportsmanship of the Year (non driver) : Steve Graff
This person has shown true sportsmanship in every manner, this person is sincere, and people have benefitted from his or her presence.

Calvin Newman Award - Parent of the Year : Jeff Moore
This parent have taught the club and their child the importance of being competitive yet instilling that the day was also important for being with family and friends.

Paul Mcmillan Award - Team of the Year : Vaneerd Racing
This team has exemplified sportsmanship on and off the track promoted the sport of karting in a positive manner and can be counted on when needed.

Jason Willis Award - Sportsmanship of the Year (driver) : Jeremy Miller
This person has shown true sportsmanship in every manner ,on and off the track this person is sincere, and people have benefitted from his or her presence.

Peter Frydrychowicz - Mechanic of the Year : J.P. Frydrychowicz
This person has shown vast mechanical skills, equipment consistency and reliability and has also shown sportsmanship in willingness to help others at any time at the track.

If you would like to be added to the new PPKC emailing list for up coming meetings and events email ppkc_09@hotmail.com with subscribe and your full name in the subject line.

09/11/07 - PPKC Banquet ticket deadline: MONDAY NOV 9

The Point Pelee Karting Club is taking nominations for the fallowing awards for the Annual awards banquet on Nov 13th. Also The final day for banquet tickets reservations is Monday Nov 9. If you would like to reserve your tickets for the Nov 13 event please send your name and the number of people (adults & children) along with your nominations to Greig Howe gdhowe9@hotmail.com (Adults are $45.00 and children under 10 are $22.50). Cocktails are at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm. The Roma club is located at 19 Seacliff Dr E Leamington, ON.

The following is a list of special awards to be handed out at this years banquet. Most of these awards have circulated around the SPKC, the PPK, and now the PPKC for many years. Each award is unique and special not only to person(s) selected but also the respective families.

Brian Heron Jr Award - Sportsmanship of the Year (non driver)
This person has shown true sportsmanship in every manner, this person is sincere, and people have benefitted from his or her presence.

Calvin Newman Award - Parent of the Year
This parent have taught the club and their child the importance of being competitive yet instilling that the day was also important for being with family and friends.

Paul Mcmillan Award - Team of the Year
This team has exemplified sportsmanship on and off the track promoted the sport of karting in a positive manner and can be counted on when needed.

Jason Willis Award - Sportsmanship of the Year (driver)
This person has shown true sportsmanship in every manner, on and off the track this person is sincere, and people have benefitted from his or her presence.

Peter Frydrychowicz - Mechanic of the Year, New for 2009
This person has shown vast mechanical skills, equipment consistency and reliability and has also shown sportsmanship in willingness to help others at any time at the track.

09/11/03 - PPKC Banquet information, Tickets going fast!

The Point Pelee Karting Club's annual year end awards banquet at the Roma Club in downtown Leamington is come up quickly and tickets are going fast. The final day for banquet tickets reservations is Monday Nov 9. If you would like to reserve your tickets for the Nov 13 event please send your name and the number of people (adults & children) to the contact us section on the www.pointpeleekarting.com website. Adults are $45 and children under 10 are $22.50. Cocktails are at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm. The Roma club is located at 19 Seacliff Dr E Leamington, ON.

09/10/19 - 1st Annual PPKC Ultimate Karting Championship a Success!

The Point Pelee Kart Club would like to thank all the out of town die hard race teams and fans the showed up for the 1st annual Ultimate Karting Championship on Saturday Oct 17 2009. This event was a game of performance over reliability, man against machine but fun was had by all. Special thanks goes out to Jason Papp, Earl Lajoie, Steve Graff and the volunteers that braved the sunny but cold weather all day to make the 1st annual event a success. The club would also like to thank Jeff Smith for bringing the JDL/First Kart team down to the track and to all our USA friends for coming across for the last event of the year. The next PPKC event is going to be the end of year awards banquet being held at the Roma Club in downtown Leamington on Nov 13th. Adults $45, children under 10 years old only $22.50. More details will be posted on the site in the very near future so please check back often. If you plan on coming to the banquet send us your names and the number of people that you will be bringing to the "comment box" on the ppkc contact us section.

09-10-16 - Race Day schedule for the UKC Enduro

Feather Weight (Cadet & Novice)
- Registration 8:00-8:30am
-Drivers meeting 8:40-8:50am
-Practice 9:00-9:10am
-Race 9:25-9:55am
-Awards 9:55-10:00am

Middle Weight (Sr. Light, Medium, Heavy and Sportsman)
- Registration 9:10-9:40am
-Drivers meeting 9:50-10:00am
-Practice 10:00-10:10am
-Race 10:25am-12:40pm
-Awards 12:40-12:45pm

Welter Weight & Lite Heavy-Weight (Jr Light and Jr heavy and Jr TaG)
- Registration 11:45am-12:15pm
-Drivers meeting 12:25-12:35pm
-Practice 12:45-12:55pm
-Race (2cycle) 1:10-2:40pm
-Race (4cycle) 1:10-3:35pm
-Awards 3:35-3:40pm

Heavy-Weight (TaG Sr, TaG Masters)
- Registration 2:50-3:20pm
-Drivers meeting 3:30-3:40pm
-Practice 3:40-3:50pm
-Race 4:05-5:35pm
-Awards 5:35-5:40pm

Track configurations: Sprint-Monza-Suzuka

09/30/09 - PPKC Announces the Ultimate Karting Championship

**UPDATE: The cost is now $50.00 a driver
The Point Pelee Karting Club again makes news as they launch the first annual Ultimate Karting Championship to be held on Saturday October 17th. Following a successful night race, and simulated rain race, his final event of the 2009 season will feature long distance enduro style races in several classes with times ranging from thirty minutes to two hours. Point Pelee, Canada's southern most point, boasts great fall weather and maybe the last best chance for karters to run in 2009.

"Our commitment this year was to bring back some excitement to karting in the Windsor area," comments Point Peele Kart Club President Todd Quinlan. "The Ultimate Kart Championship is another example of a fun race and something we haven't seen before in our area."

Like the UFC, drivers in the Ultimate Karting Championship will battle to the end for world (or at least Ontario) domination. The program will feature classes for all ages and includes such names as Feather Weight and Welter Weight, giving the event that real knock'em out, drag'em out feel. In fact the trophy for the winner is named Battle for the Belt. Cash prizes will be awarded to all classes.

For the complete article, click here.
For complete rules, click here.

09/28/09 - Next up: Points Championship Finale this weekend!

Race 11 of the chase to the Point Pelee Karting Championship sponsored by Paramount Power Systems the The Pritchard Group tightened up the points battles in a number of PPKC divisions. It's going to come down to this weekends final race day to decide the top 3 drivers and where they will stand on the stage on Nov 13 awards banquet at the Roma club, in beautiful downtown Leamington. Three of the most exciting and closest points battles to keep an eye out for this coming weekend are: Jr girls division with the top 4 ladies all within striking distance of the 3 top spots. Although Grant Quinlan holds the top spot in Jr. Light, 2nd is up for grabs between Dowhan and Vaneerd, separated by only a few points. Finally, in the Tag Sr. division, Hardy looks to hold off past track champion Meyer for the 3rd and final spot on the stage. With the final race track configuration being drawn again at the mornings drivers meeting, the final race of the inaugural Point Pelee Karting clubs 2009 season is going to be one of the best of the year to witness some of Southern Ontario's best racers at the top of their game for side by side action in each of their divisions.

09/21/09 - Who says old dogs cant learn new tricks

The first of the last 3 championships chase race days for all the divisions of the PPKC racing series presented by The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems turned out to be an interesting day with the very fast Sprint track configuration being drawn at Sept 20th mornings drivers meeting. The teams thrashed to set their gearing, jetting and chassis for the very fast track during the morning’s practice sessions to prepare their karts for the afternoon's heat and feature races .Sundays racing event also had a interesting twist with it turning out to be a little "Old dogs Battle of the Border" in the Tag Master's division with a great group of guys making the trip to Point Pelee Karting from Michigan for the weekend. A special thanks goes out to Kim Watzke, and all the Team PPKC USA members, Cory French #14 and his gang Bob Keys #8, Alex Smith #98, and Tom Malacheski #00. and Richard Grey #7 for coming out with their friends and families for the weekend and providing some great side by side racing. Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks. And speaking of old dogs "King Richard Monahan" once again dominated in the arrive and drive division. The next PPKC scheduled DOUBLE POINTS event is this coming Sept 27 with a track configuration that is once again to be drawn at the morning's drivers meeting. Gates open up at 8:00am with practice starting at 9:30am.

09/16/09 - Simulated rain race a huge success!

As the PPKC Racing Series presented by The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems scheduled Memorial and Rain race sponsored by Jose's Noddle factory came to a close last Sunday honouring past Leamington racers and mechanics Calvin Newman, Paul McMillan, Brian Heron Jr, and Jason Wills and Peter Frydrychowicz all of the teams came away with a mountain of notes for their set-up books from tuning chassis and engines to racing in the man made slick wet racing conditions. A special thanks goes out to Joel Dick and his crew for trucking in 7500 gallons of water and appling it to the track all day long, giving all the drivers valuable seat time racing in the rain like conditions, Great job. PPKC would also like to thank Cody Schindel from Autosports Media for taking some great photo's of the drivers racing in the challenging wet conditions. The teams have now headed back to their shops to dry & clean out up their equipment to prepare for the final 3 races for the chase in the championships. The next scheduled event is this coming Sept 20 with a track configuration to be drawn at the morning's drivers meeting.

****Please note**** Any Tag Sr teams that are competing for the clubs points Championship ONLY in that division must use the spec Mojo tires for the final races of the 2009 season.

To view a gallery of photos from the event, please click here.

If you would like to order any prints from the event, contact cody@autosportsmedia.com.

09/09/09 - PPKC's Quinlan Wins BSRKC Mini-Max Championship

Heading into the final weekend of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship (BSRKC) at Kawartha Downs Speedway, Grant Quinlan was on the verge of winning his second BSRKC championship in two years. Leading the points in the Rotax Mini-Max class, Grant also sat on the outside looking in, in both the Junior Light and Junior Medium classes positioned second and third in points respectively. Completing the weekend's events on Monday, Grant and company drove home earning one championship, one vice-championship and a third place overall.

After positioning himself near the top of all the timesheets in Saturday practice, the team felt very positive heading into the next two days of racing.

"After racing the Kawartha Durham Kart Club race last weekend, I felt very prepared to take a shot at all three championships this weekend," stated Todd Quinlan, team owner and father. "We finished up early on Saturday and that gave Grant lots of time to relax and mentally prepare for the 100 plus laps he will drive on Sunday."

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08/31/09 - PPKC Memorial and Rain race date is all ready to go

After a brief break in the PPKC presented by The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems the buzz of finely tuned engines are going to be returning to Leamington Ontario for more side by side racing Sept 13 2009. This is going to be the Point Pelee Karting Club's memorial race to honour past Point Pelee racers and mechanics Calvin Newman, Paul McMillan, Brian Heron Jr, Jason Wills and Peter Frydrychowicz It's also going to be the 1st annual PPKC rain race day. This race is going to be a first of it's kind to Southern Ontario. Point Pelee Karting, Cole Cacciavillani & Joel Dick(a local Leamington farmer) are bringing the rain to the track. The track is going to be watered down for the entire race day by giant field sprinklers being fed by water tankers to give racers the experience of racing under controlled wet conditions. Don't miss out, racers from across Ontario and Michigan are welcome to take part in this special club race day event. It will be a test not only for the drivers but their crews & mechanics to get the set-ups just right to battle the man made weather and changing track conditions. Gates open up at 8:00am Sunday Sept 13th with practise starting at 9:30am.

08/23/09 - PPKC and WKC Interclub Racing

The Point Pelee Kart Club would like to thank the Windsor Kart Club for hosting last Sundays interclub races. Dale and his team of Windsor Kart Club track officials put on an excellent event and made all the PPKC teams feel right at home for the days schedule of racing. The challenging track had the PPKC mechanics wrenching hard to find the perfect set ups while the home WKC teams finely tuned their machines like clockwork. The PPKC drivers were given a new challenging venue to hone their skills and quickly learn the new racing lines while the WKC drivers settled in on another day at the office with the home track advantage. Fun was had by all for a great day of racing. We hope to expand this interclub racing, with a home and home series next season so that both clubs can grow and promote the family fun sport of Karting in Southern Ontario.

08/18/09 - PPKC Teams up with Windsor Kart Club

Point Pelee Karting Club is teaming up with the Windsor Kart Club for a friendly day of racing this Sunday Aug 23. Races are going to be held at the Windsor Kart Club. Gates open at 8:30am with registration at 9:30am. Drivers meeting at 10:15am with racing to follow. Race day entrance fee is $50.00. PPKC club members are being asked to use a one race old used set of MG tires by the Windsor Kart Club in respect of their own clubs tire rules. For more information on engine rules, fuel specs and directions to the Windsor Kart Clubs home track go to www.999kart.com or call Dale Cooke at 519.999.5278.

08/17/09 - PPKC Night Race a Success!

The Aug 15 PPKC night race event turned out to be a success for the teams and their families. Many took advantage to the late day start time to have afternoon family bbq's and cookout's. Families had time to visit with friends & neighbours all afternoon at the Point Pelee Karting track waiting for the sun to go down to start racing. Many of the PPKC families even decided to make a whole weekend out of the event camping at the track, having bonfires, cooking up marshmallows, and smores after the races were all done. The Drivers and Mechanics had their work cut out for them adjusting to tune their chassis and engines to the changing track conditions in the late afternoon practice sessions and heat races as the sun was setting. Many gambled on a final set up for the feature races under the lights in the cooler conditions. There were also some very creative karts all glowing and lit up in the night as the feature races started. Good job to all. The Drivers would like to give a big two thumbs up to Freddy's Lounge and Restaurant for sponsoring the night race. Centerline Equipment Rentals, Economy Rental, Leamington Equipment Rentals and Amico Construction for generously donating the portable lighting to light up the facility for the Friday night practices and the Sat night shoot out. A special thanks goes out to Cole Cacciavillani, Jason Papp and the Point Pelee Karting grounds crew for spending their time Friday night in the dark setting the portable lights up and adjusting everything just right to make the weekend safe for all the drivers. Next race is Sept 13 on the tracks Sprint configuration......bring your rain tires.

08/15/09 - Racing under the Lights at PPK

As the PPKC teams finished up the sweltering Aug 9th race day presented by De Angelis Construction and the Leamington Fire Dept's Toy's for Tot's drive they were tossing out their sun block & sunglasses for night vision goggles and flashlights and heading back to their shops to prepare for this weekend's races. Southern Ontario's Karting version of Nascar's 1/2 mile bullring Bristol. That's right, Sat night shoot out racing under the lights at Point Pelee Karting. The north shore of Lake Erie is going to be lit up like a roman candle for racing at the track's Daytona layout on Aug 15th. This track configuration will provide some of the season's fastest speeds for all the classes. Practise under the lights is being offered by www.PointPeleeKarting.com until 10:30 pm Friday night Aug 14th and the PPKC Racing Series presented by The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems will be held on Saturday. The race day gates and registration open at 2:00 pm Saturday and practice starts at 3:30 pm with the finals for all classes being run under the lights.

08/04/09 - Toys for Tots Race Day blog

Now the PPKC midseason championship weekend presented by The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems has been put into the books as one of the season's highlight real weekends with the 30 lap feature races and the PPKC teams have returned home from the Bear hunt in Shannonville the focus has been shifted to this weekends events at Leamington's Point Pelee Karting's Lemans track configuration. This technical track layout will provide some close racing and the drivers skills will be tested at each turn. As part of PPKC's on going commitment to the local community & the sport of karting. Each entry is being asked to bring an unwrapped toy as part of their registration. The toys at the end of the day will donated to Toy's for Tot's.

The Sunparlor Kart Club members will also be making a presentation & donation to Cancer research on behalf of Steve Jacob's from last winter's Kart Raffle, swap meet & offseason fund raising efforts. Steve is a cancer survivor and a long time competitor at Point Pelee. He will be climbing back into a kart for the days racing events in the Tag Sr class. Go get em Steve !

PPKC would also like to wish all the club's USA members who are heading off to Circleville Ohio to compete in the Great Lakes Pro Series Races this coming weekend good luck! GO Team PPKC USA GO!

07/23/09 - PPKC welcomes The Pritchard Group and Paramount Power Systems as Title sponsors

Point Pelee Karting Club would like to welcome The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems as title sponsors for the 2009 PPKC racing season. Special thanks goes out to Mike Veloso from The Pritchard Group & Paul Lattavo from Paramount Power Systems for supporting PPKC and grass roots kart racing in Southern Ontario.

The Pritchard Group & Paramount Power Systems Inc. along with CFI, Quinlan Inc. and the town of Leamington have all come together to help make PPKC's first season one to remember. Within the next few weeks a set of nine race control caution and stop lights completely wired to the race control tower at the Point Pelee Track. The new lighting system is going to be similar to what you would see at places such as the Toronto Honda Indy or at Michigan International Speedway. Once this new race control lighting system is installed it is going to be an extra value added safety feature for all the racers.

07/21/09 - UNIQUE RACE FORMAT FOR THIS WEEKENDS EVENTS

This weeks race is going to be one of PPKC's most interesting new formats, with the mid season championships on the line in many classes. Each class is going to get 2 practice sessions. Following the practice sessions each class will qualify to set their grid position with the fastest on pole. For the main race in each class, the finals are going to be a survival of the fittest with the races being a gruelling 30 laps long, beginning with an "F1 style standing start." On top of this new race day format nobody will know the track configuration until the drivers meeting the morning of the race, to make this fare to for anyone not being able to make it to the track to practice during the week. This will also make it competative for any other karters from clubs across Ontario and Michigan to join in on the fun and win some great trophies.

06/03/09 - POINT PELEE KARTING CLUB COMPLETES STRONG OPENING WEEKEND

Fantastic weather visited the south-western corner of Ontario as the Point Pelee Karting facility played host to round one of the Point Pelee Karting Club 2009 schedule. Hot off the heels of launching a new club website, the executive prepared the track for a full slate of classes and racing activities.

"Our plan is to build membership and momentum at the same time," comments Point Pelee Kart Club President Todd Quinlan. "The turnout was good and gives us a chance to work out some bugs and improve our operations."