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Ten Reasons Why You Should Pre-Register for Shannonville

July 1 - The prestigious BSRKC Canadian National Bear Hunt races drew more than 480 entries last year. The BSRKC Series currently has almost 500 kart numbers registered. With last year’s record setting entries, the growth pattern appears to be set in stone. With cash and prizes, and the venerable Bear trophies to be won, do you really not want to be prepared for this spectacular event?
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Shannonville Grandstand Parking Sold Out

June 30 - The BSRKC Series Principals and Organizers together with its sponsors A to Z Capital Corp., DFR DeFrancesco Racing and Andy DeFrancesco, wish to announce that, effective immediately, the grandstand parking at Shannonville Motorsport Park is completely sold out. The Shannonville pre-registration form, available from the 2009 Schedule page, has been updated to reflect this fact.

Flamboro Schedule and Class Structure Update

June 30 - The Junior TAG and Senior TAG classes have been dropped from the schedule for Race 4 at Flamboro due to inadequate turnouts at Races 2 and 3. With this change, the ICC/Moto class has been moved from Saturday to Sunday to balance out the number of classes racing each day. All documents referenced on the 2009 Schedule page have been updated to reflect these changes.

Bulletin: Change of Spec Fuel Station for Race 4

June 25 - The spec fuel station for 4-cycle classes for BSRKC 2009 Race 4 has been changed.
>> Read the bulletin

Practice Schedule for BSRKC Mosport

June 18 - Mosport International Karting has made their facilities available for practice for the entire week leading up to Event 3 of the 2009 BSRKC series. Practice is available at Mosport on Friday June 26 from 8:00am until 8:00pm for the standard $50.00 practice rate. Also, any competitor can practice Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm for $40.00 per day. Please see the schedule section for the practice class rotation.

Event Information for Mosport, Flamboro and Shannonville Available

June 12 - Complete event information is now available on the schedule page for the BSRKC races at Mosport, Flamboro and Shannonville, including accommodations, event schedules, entry forms and pre-tech forms.

BSRKC Race 2 Coverage Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

June 11 - eKartingNews.ca was on site again for the second round of the 2009 BSRKC series, and has allowed us to share their excellent race reports:
>> Saturday report
>> Sunday report

BSRKC Race 2 - Overflow Parking

June 2 - All overflow parking of cars and pickup trucks only will be permitted to park on private property at 26309 Park Rd. From Highway 48, this is the last driveway on the right hand side before you arrive at the 3-S Go Karts track. Please note that the by-law department at the Town of Georgina will enforce parking regulations on Park Rd. Vehicles with tires marked by the by-law officers must be moved every three hours, and anyone parking illegally will be ticketed.
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Bulletin: Change of Spec Fuel Station for Race 2

May 31 - Due to the relocation of BSRKC Race 2, the spec fuel station has been changed.
>> Read the bulletin

Bulletin: Change of Venue for Race 2

May 31 - BSRKC Race 2 has been relocated from Hamilton to 3-S Go Karts in Sutton, ON.
>> Read the bulletin

BSRKC Race 2 Venue Change

May 31 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship notifies all series competitors and supporting clubs that the location for round two has been changed to 3-S Go Karts in Sutton, ON. The change in venue was the result of extenuating circumstances and for reasons beyond the control of the BSRKC Steering Committee. For this reason it has been decided to change the venue for this event. While the notice is short, Series Officials worked every possible scenario in close cooperation with Cameron Motorsports representatives to resolve all issues in order to proceed as scheduled. Schedule details will be updated shortly.
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BSRKC Race 1 Photo Gallery Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

May 27 - eKartingNews.ca and Cody Schindel of Autosports Media have graciously shared a photo gallery from Race 1 at Sutton. Autosports Media has also announced an extension to their special offers on photo prints for BSRKC participants.
>> Click here to view the gallery and the offer.

BSRKC Race 1 Coverage Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

May 27 - eKartingNews.ca was at the first event all weekend at Sutton, and has provided some excellent coverage of the action on track:
>> Saturday report
>> Sunday report
Thanks to the folks at eKartingNews.ca for allowing us to share these reports.

BSRKC Ready to Kick Off 2009 Season

May 20 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series embarks on their fourth season of competition in Ontario as karters from all over the province take to the 3-S Go Karts track, home to the Simcoe Kart Club.  Event organizers have been working diligently to prepare for an amazing season of competition.  With over 430 registered karters, the fields in all sixteen classes should be tight and very competitive. The Simcoe Kart Club and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club have worked in tandem to make this series competitive, enjoyable and rewarding for all participants.
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Bulletin: Clarification of Tires for Rotax Classes

May 20 - To address an inconsistency between the RMC rules published on www.maxchallenge.ca and www.asncanada.com, BSRKC has issued a bulletin to clarify the allowed tires for the Rotax RMC classes. The dry tires for Rotax DD2 are Mojo D3, while the dry tires for Rotax Senior and Rotax Junior are Mojo D2.
>> Read the bulletin

IROCK Chassis and Cheetah Engines

May 20 - Please note that IROCK chassis and Cheetah engines are welcome to race in the appropriate TAG classes at all BSRKC events.

Bulletin: Change of Spec Fuel Station for Race 1

May 19 - Due to the unexpected closure of the originally specified fuel station for BSRKC Race 1 at Sutton, the spec fuel station for four cycle classes has been changed to the Petro-Canada in Baldwin, ON, south of Sutton on Highway 48.
>> Read the bulletin

Rotax Micro Max and Mini Max Gear and Carburetor Requirements for Race 1

May 16 - BSRKC has announced the gears and carburetor parts that must be used at Race 1 at Sutton:

• Micro Max: 14 tooth front sprocket, 80 tooth rear sprocket, 130 main jet, 3.6 floats w/ 60-60-60
• Mini Max: 13 tooth front sprocket.

"Trying out your series was the best thing we have done in years, 7 to be exact. I still don't know why it took me so long. Very well organized!"

- Frank Menotti

2008 Gallery of Champions

May 15 - Cody Schindel of Autosports Media has contributed an excellent set of photos for the BSRKC 2008 Gallery of Champions. Enjoy!

BSRKC Adds Two Florida Winter Tour Prizes

May 13 - The Principals, Organizers and Volunteers of the BSRKC Series are pleased to announce the addition of two Florida Winter Tour prizes to the list of 2009 awards. Bill Wright, owner of Formula Kart Productions Inc., has offered the following to the BSRKC Rotax Junior and Rotax Senior Rotax Max Challenge Class Champions. Formula Kart Productions Inc. will provide the entry fees for the January 2010 round of the Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour Rotax Max Challenge event weekend.
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Simcoe Kart Club Prepares to Host BSRKC Race 1

May 11 - 3-S Go Karts in Sutton is well on its way to making preparations to welcome karters to BSRKC Race #1, presented by CF Group & Cole Cacciavillani, and Quinlan Inc. & Todd Quinlan and hosted by the Simcoe Kart Club on May 22, 23 and 24.

3-S Go Karts will be open every day for practice leading up to the BSRKC’s first event of 2009. Two-cycle practice is from 9:30am to 6:00pm., and four-cycle practice is from 9:00am to 9:00pm. The fee for practice is $50.00. This fee is waived for 3-S Go Karts annual track members.
>> Read the full press release

Autosports Media Group BSRKC Special Photo Offer

May 7 - Autosports Media Group has introduced a new offer to obtain large format personalized race photos at a special discount.
>> See the flyer

Autosports Media Group and Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Renew Winning Partnership for 2009

April 21 - Autosports Media Group and the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship have extended their successful partnership for another season. Autosports Media Group will provide drivers in every classification an amazing prize package that will total over $45,000 among the 16 classes.
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RMC 2009 Technical Regulations Revised

April 16 - The RMC 2009 Technical Regulations have been revised. The new document is at the same URL as the old document. If you have already downloaded or printed the document, check the version on the first page. The new document shows Version 2009.04.14. Changes are in sections 3 (Kart), 4 (Tires), 9.1 (5.8) Exhaust port timing (Max), and 9.1 (5.8) Exhaust port timing (DD2). Please see the 2009 Regulations page for links to thie document and all other regulations documents.

BSRKC 2009 Supplementary Regulations Available

April 11 - BSRKC has released its 2009 Supplementary Regulations. Please see the 2009 Regulations page for links to thie document and all other regulations documents.

All BSRKC 2009 Accommodations Now Available

April 7 - BSRKC has arranged special discounts for accommodations for all 2009 events. Please see the 2009 Schedule page for links to the accommodation details for each race. Please also pay particular attention to the deadline date for receiving the discount at each hotel.

Event Schedule and Forms Available for Race 1 at Sutton

April 5 - The event schedule and the entry and pre-tech forms are now available for Race 1 of the 2009 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series. Please see the 2009 Schedule page for links to these documents.

BSRKC Renewed as Canadian RMC Qualifier

March 11 - The principals, organizers and sponsors of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series are pleased to announce that the BSRKC series has again been granted qualifier status for the Canadian Rotax Max Challenge. Competitors in the 2009 BSRKC series can qualify for the Nationals by racing in at least three of the BSRKC events that are held prior to the Nationals.
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BSRKC Announces 2009 Race Schedule

February 11 -The Principals and Organizers of the BSRKC Series have all been hard at work organizing the 2009 Race Schedule. Months of contract negotiations, long distance telephone calls, numerous emails, as well as the substantial mileage incurred to attend the various meetings necessary to organize the best series possible, have resulted in the following BSRKC race schedule.
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BSRKC $74,340 Banquet Grand Finale

February 3 - The Principals and Organizers of the BSRKC Series, together with the Simcoe Kart Club and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club, are extremely proud to have brought the 2008 season to such a successful close. We especially hope that all 213 guests that attended the gala last Saturday, Jan. 31 at La Vita Banquet Halls, once again came away truly satisfied with the manner in which the Series conducted itself. In order to appreciate the success of the 2008 BSRKC Banquet and Awards Gala one has to understand the financials attached to organizing such a Grand Finale on your behalf.
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Granja Viana 500 Full Race Report From Michael Glaze

November 23 - Michael Glaze has provided us with the full story of his trip to Brazil where he represented BSRKC in the prestigious Granja Viana courtesy of MG Tires.
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Granja Viana 500 Qualifying Results

November 14 - The qualifying results are in; Michael Glaze's team has qualified in 42nd place. You can see results, and follow along with race results posted at different intervals, at www.cronomap.com and click on the Granja 500 symbol.
>> See the starting grid

BSRKC Announces 2009 Classes and Schedule, Opens Number Registration, and Sets 2010 Direction

October 27 - As a part of its ongoing focus on putting the needs of the racers first, the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series is pleased to announce its 2009 class structure. Number registration for 2009 is also now available, as well as the tentative 2009 BSRKC schedule. In addition, BSRKC has provided a statement of direction regarding its 2010 class structure. By taking these steps at this early date, BSRKC is able to provide karters with plenty of time to prepare for the 2009 season and beyond.
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BSRKC 2008 Final Points Standings Published

October 7 - The final BSRKC 2008 points standings are now posted. On behalf of the Principals and Organizers, the Simcoe Kart Club and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club, and especially our generous sponsors, BSRKC would like to extend congratulations to all participants and class champions.
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Glaze Wins BSRKC Shootout For Stewart’s IRL Firestone Indy Lights Test

September 29 - On Sunday, September 28, 2008, 3-S Go Karts in Sutton played host to seven outstanding BSRKC Senior Class Champions and top contenders vying for the Series' grand prize. Up for grabs was the opportunity to test in a Brian Stewart Racing IRL Firestone Indy Lights race car. Five of the seven drivers were within 2 tenths of a second on their combined times. As the sessions came to a close however, Michael Glaze was able to knock another tenth off his times making him the fastest karter on the track.
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BSRKC Drivers Chosen for Stewart IRL Indy Lights Test Shootout

September 23 - At 3:00 pm this Sunday, September 28, 2008, 3-S Go Karts in Sutton will host the karting shoot out for the BSRKC IRL Indy Lights test with Brian Stewart Racing. Seven very deserving BSRKC karters will test in both a Rotax TAG and a ICC shifter kart to demonstrate their racing skills and speeds in front of Mr. Stewart and the testing committee.
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Windsor Karting Grand Prix Video Available

September 4 - The camera was rolling at the recent Windsor Karting Grand Prix and captured the buzz of the event in this video.

BSRKC Apparel Now Available

August 19 - BSRKC is pleased to announce that it is making available several exciting items of series apparel featuring the BSRKC logo, in association with Makos Promotions. Any items ordered prior to Monday August 25 will be delivered prior to or at the Windsor Karting Grand Prix.
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>> Order form

BSRKC Announces Winners of 10 RMC Prizes

August 9 - In keeping with the outstanding and generous prizes awarded by the BSRKC Series, the Principals, Organizers and Sponsors are proud to announce the following winners of the ten Rotax Max Challenge trips to compete at the RMC Canadian National Championships in Grand-Mere, Quebec.
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Shannonville 2009 Already Booked!

August 8 - The BSRKC Principals and Organizers have already booked the Shannonville Motorsport Park track for the 2009 special Bear Hunt races from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. We will be setting more records next year!

Showing How It's Done In Shannonville

August 4 - Jim McGlade has provided us with an excellent set of photos from BSRKC Race 4 at Shannonville.
>> See the gallery

Updated Contact Information - Lynda Chiovitti

June 30 - Effective immediately, please direct all email to Lynda Chiovitti to lyndachiovitti@hotmail.com.

Event Coverage - Race 1 and Race 2

June 12 - eKartingNews.ca has posted some excellent coverage of the action at the first two races of the 2008 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series:
Race 1 - Sutton, ON
Race 2 - Leamington, ON

Slip Slidin' at Sutton

May 22 - Jim McGlade has provided us with some exciting shots from Sunday's soggy BSRKC action.
>> See the gallery