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"The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series and its Principals, Organizers, Volunteers and Sponsors are committed to presenting the most professional regional karting Series in North America at an affordable cost. The BSRKC Series is dedicated to providing an environment of sportsmanship and camaraderie while furthering the development of kart racers of all ages and competitive levels. The BSRKC Series also intends to advance its racers into the higher echelons of motorsports through the Series’ namesake and Indy Racing League® Firestone Indy Lights™ Team Founder, Brian Stewart and Brian Stewart Racing."

The Stewart Cup

 

2009 Granja Viana 500
Brazil

 

Brendon Bain

2008 Granja Viana 500
Brazil

 

Michael Glaze

2007 Indy Pro Series Test
Nashville Superspeedway

 

Michael Mora

2007 Granja Viana 500
Brazil

 

Pearce Herder

2006 Indy Pro Series Test
Homestead Speedway

 

Patrick Larmour

Competitive and Affordable Regional Racing Since 2006

2010 Rotax Max Challenge Canada Regulations Available

February 4 - The 2010 RMC Canada Regulations are now available, and can be accessed from the 2010 Regulations page. Any racers who plan to compete in the Florida Winter Tour are reminded that they should check the FWT web site for the regulations being used at the FWT.

BSRKC 2009 Champions' Gala

February 2 - Each year every organization worth its salt jots down a wish list of what it wants to accomplish. The BSRKC Series is no different. On January 30, BSRKC completed its wish list with the celebration of the Champions' Yearend Banquet and Awards Gala at the Destiny Banquet Hall and Convention Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario.
>> Read more
>> Photo gallery

BSRKC Tire Poll Results

January 31 - As announced at last night's Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series awards banquet, the final results of the 2010 tire poll are in. Of the 271 drivers eligible to vote, 112 submitted votes, and MG FZ ("Yellow") were chosen by a 71-41 margin (63%). The BSRKC series is following the expressed wishes of the drivers, and will continue with the MG FZ tire in 2010.

BSRKC Event Venue Change

January 22 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship regrets to inform the Ontario karting community, its member clubs, and loyal racers that the Mosport International Karting facility has removed itself from the 2010 schedule. Mosport International Karting owner Ken Flute informed the BSRKC executive of this decision today.
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Autosports Media Group Special Offer

January 22 - Autosports Media Group, the official media partner and photographer of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship (BSRKC), has announced a very special offer to all the participants and families of the BSRKC. From now until Saturday January 30, 2010, any Photo CD Package order will earn the purchaser a ballot into a draw for a custom 20x30 canvas print mounted on a wood frame, valued at $150.00.
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Brian Stewart Racing Bridges the Gap from Karting to Indy Lights

January 18 - Four-time Indy Lights Champions, Brian Stewart Racing announced today that they will enter a team in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear in 2010. Coupled with the recent addition of a USF2000 team, Brian Stewart Racing now has a solid ladder leading from the BSRKC karting series all the way to Indy Lights.
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Reminder: BSRKC Host Hotel Discount Deadline is January 15

January 13 - In order to receive the discounted rate at the BSRKC yearend banquet host hotel, the Comfort Inn requires all guests to make their reservations by Jan. 15.

Help Get Ellen DeGeneres Into A Brian Stewart Racing Car

January 13 - Indy Car driver and owner Sarah Fisher is leading a charge to get Ellen DeGeneres to attend the Indy 500 and to appear in the book that she is working on. Brian Stewart Racing is prepared to go one better and not only have Ellen as their guest at a racing event, but also let Ellen and Portia de Rossi drive a BSR racing car. You can help by following "Ellen2RaceCar" on Twitter. You can also send your messages of support to Ellen to her Twitter "TheEllenShow". Help get Ellen "on track"!

Reminder: BSRKC Banquet Ticket Deadline is January 15

January 7 - The deadline for ticket sales for the The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series year-end banquet and awards gala is January 15. 2010. Don't miss out!
>> Read more
>> Event flyer
>> Ticket order form

BSRKC To Award Three New Prizes

January 5 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship (BSRKC) is pleased to announce that the winners in the Rotax DD2, Rotax Junior and Rotax Senior classes will each receive free registration at what has become one of Canada’s premier races, the special Canadian National Bear Hunt races at Shannonville Motorsport Park.
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Brian Stewart Racing Launches F2000 Team

December 22 - After more than a decade, Brian Stewart Racing is returning to the F2000 Series in 2010. The team will compete in 12 races over 7 weekend events as part of the USF2000 Series that is sanctioned by the Indy Racing League's Road to Indy Ladder Program. The F2000 Team is part of a comprehensive Driver Development Program that provides drivers with an open-wheel stepping stone between karting and Indy Lights. Please refer to the press release for more details.
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Granja Viana 500 Race Report From Brendon Bain

December 21 - Brendon Bain has provided us with the full story of his trip to Brazil where he represented BSRKC in the prestigious Granja Viana 500 courtesy of MG Tires.
>> Read more

BSRKC Tire Poll

December 14 - In response to concerns about the tires being used in BSRKC for 4-stroke classes, BSRKC is now conducting a poll of 2009 competitors regarding the tires to be used in 2010. The two alternatives are:

  • stick with the MG FZ ("yellow") in 2010; and
  • switch to the MG HZ ("red") for 2010.

>> Read more

Photos from the 2009 Granja Viana 500

December 6 - Brendon Bain is in Brazil representing BSRKC and racing against an international field at the 2009 Granja Viana 500. The first photos have arrived, and the gallery will be updated as we receive more.
>> View the gallery

BSRKC Announces 2010 Schedule and Class Structure

December 4 - The organizers of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship are pleased to announce that the schedule and class structure for the 2010 season are set. BSRKC has always striven to be the series that is organized by karters and for karters. Keeping with this tradition, the organizers have been paying close attention to what the racers have to say.
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BSRKC Announces Change of Banquet Venue

November 30 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series year-end banquet and awards gala scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010, has been relocated to the Destiny Banquet Hall & Convention Centre at 4220 Steeles Ave. West, in Woodbridge, Ontario. This elegant venue is located just two blocks west of La Vita and is owned by the same extraordinary group.
>> Read more
>> Event flyer
>> Ticket order form

BSRKC Candidates Chosen for BSR Interviews

November 11 - This Saturday, November 14th, 2009, Matt France, Darren White and Zack Meyer will each meet with and undergo a one hour in depth interview with Brian Stewart, Founder of Brian Stewart Racing and Janet Stewart, Team Principal and Vice President of Corporate Services. At stake is a test drive in a BSR Firestone Indy Lights IRL race car.
>> Read more

Florida Winter Tour Registration Information

November 3 - The Florida Winter Tour has now opened up registration for the 2010 series. Please note that all competitors under the age of 18 will need to submit proof of age with their registrations, and in Rotax Micro Max, Rotax Mini Max and Formula Cadet first-time FWT competitors will also be required to provide a completed FWT Rookie Form. Please see the FWT online registration instructions for full details.

BSRKC 2009 Awards Banquet and Gala

October 31 - The BSRKC banquet and awards gala is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010. Please refer to the Banquet Flyer and the Ticket Order/Seating Arrangement forms for details and deadlines.
Event flyer
Ticket order form

BSRKC Announces Winner of Granja Viana 500 Draw

October 8 - The BSRKC’s draw for the free trip to Brazil to compete in the Granja Viana 500 sponsored by MG Tires was drawn on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Rocket Robbie Benefit Enduro in Sutton. The Granja Viana 500 is an international charity event hosted by Brazil that receives worldwide media attention. Professional race car drivers Barrichello, Massa, Kanaan, Fittipaldi and Piquet, to name but a few, bring their star power to it. Brendon Bain, kart #19 in the Rotax DD2 class, won the draw.
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BSRKC Draws Granja 500 Free Trip to Brazil at Rocket Robbie Benefit Enduro

September 30 - The draw for the BSRKC’s free trip to Brazil to compete in the world famous Granja Viana 500 will take place this Sunday, October 4 at the Rocket Robbie McMullen benefit enduro, hosted by the Simcoe Kart Club and the Toronto Kart Club at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton. Past winners of this BSRKC trip have had the opportunity to compete with such stars as Rubens Barrichello, Felipe Massa, Tony Kanaan, Christian Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet Jr.
>> Read more

BSRKC 2009 Standings Now Official

September 26 - The final standings for the 2009 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship series are now official. Congratulations to all the champions.

BSRKC Announces Florida Winter Tour Prize Winners

September 24 - The Principals, Organizers and Sponsors of the Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series are pleased to announce the winners of the Florida Winter Tour prize package. Lorenzo Mandarino, winner of the Rotax Senior class, and Garett Grist, winner of the Rotax Junior class, were awarded entry fees to the January 2010 round of the Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour International Rotax Max Challenge event weekend.
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BSRKC Announces Newest Sponsor

September 23 - The Principals and Organizers of the BSRKC Series are proud to announce a new addition to our ever growing list of generous and high profile sponsors. K-Line Insulators Limited and Mark and Cinde Kellett have agreed to sponsor the trophies and appreciation plaques that we will be presenting at our year-end banquet and awards gala on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
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Unofficial 2009 Final Standings Now Available

September 10 - The unofficial final standings for the 2009 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championshipseries are now available via the menu. Final rechecking is underway, and the official results will be made available soon.

BSRKC 2010 Kart Number Registrations and Announcements

September 9 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship is pleased to announce that number registration for the 2010 series has now opened, and registrations have already started to arrive. Please use this form and submit it as soon as possible to ensure that you get the number you want. Check back frequently, as several other important announcements regarding the 2010 series will be released soon.
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Rotax Coverage from BSRKC Finale Courtesy of Canadian Karting News

September 9 - Canadian Karting News has graciously allowed us to share their coverage by Jason Holland of the Rotax Max Challenge classes at the final BSRKC event at Kawartha Speedway.
>> Read more

Full Coverage of BSRKC Finale Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

September 8 - eKartingNews.ca has kindly allowed us to share their coverage of the final round of the 2009 Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship Series at Kawartha Downs and Speedway:
>> Sunday report
>> Monday report

BSRKC Heads Into Final Round Action

September 2 - The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship begins its final weekend of racing action for the 2009 season with round six taking place this Labour Day long weekend. Racing will start with official series practice being held on Saturday followed by two full days of competition on Sunday and holiday Monday. The BSRKC has enjoyed amazing competition all season long with loyal karters swelling the entries to record numbers. This final round at the exciting Kawartha Speedway will be no exception as racers look to finish off the season with strong performances. Read the full story courtesy of eKartingNews.ca.

Cash is King at 2009 BSRKC Finale at Kawartha Speedway

August 19 - The final race of the 2009 BSRKC Series will be contested at Kawartha Speedway on Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7, 2009. Each of the top three in all classes with 10 or more entries will be racing for cold, hard cash. No cheques! Many championships remain to be determined at this race.
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Complete Information Available for BSRKC Race 6 at Kawartha Speedway

August 7 - All forms and schedules for BSRKC Race 6 at Kawartha Speedway are now available from the 2009 Schedule page.

"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

BSRKC Shannonville Bear Hunt Coverage Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

August 3 - eKartingNews.ca was on site for the BSRKC Shannonville Bear Hunt, and provided full coverage as well as winner interviews by Jeff Grist.
>> Event preview
>> Friday report
>> Saturday report
>> Sunday report
>> Event recap

BSRKC Update - Registration Shannonville

July 24 - BSRKC has received a number of inquiries regarding registration at the BSRKC Canadian National BEAR Hunt races at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Registration will be open and available every day as per the revised schedule to accommodate the arrival times, summer school and work related issues that have been raised. Please see the press release for more details.
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BSRKC Update on Friday Night Pig Roast at Shannonville

July 23 - On Friday, July 31st, John Nooyen, Eric Van Eerd and Nick Draganac, will be roasting up two piggies for a complimentary dinner to which they have now added baked potatoes and brown beans. John, Eric and Nick are asking everyone to bring a dinner plate, cutlery, your choice of libations and/or light beverages, as well as a lawn chair, so that everyone can sit back, relax and enjoy each other’s company while savoring their delicious cuisine.
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BSRKC Race 3 and 4 Coverage Courtesy of eKartingNews.ca

July 22 - eKartingNews.ca has provided us with their race reports from Round 3 at Mosport and Round 4 at Flamboro:
>> Mosport Saturday report
>> Mosport Sunday report
>> Flamboro Saturday report
>> Flamboro Sunday report

BSRKC Canadian National Bear Hunt Races at Shannonville Motorsport Park

July 22 - The principals, organizers, officials and volunteers of the BSRKC Series together with our very generous special event sponsors A to Z Capital Corp., DFR DeFrancesco Racing & Andy DeFrancesco, and co-sponsors, 401 Dixie Nissan/Infiniti & Peter Geer, CF Group & Cole Cacciavillani, and Quinlan Inc. & Todd Quinlan, are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the 2009 edition of the Canadian National BEAR Hunt races at Shannonville Motorsport Park.

Once again the fearless will arrive on July 29 to August 2 to capture what has undoubtedly become the prized show-piece of one’s racing talent - the famed BEAR trophies. Twenty-two karters will rise to the occasion and take one home. Will you be one of them?
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BSRKC Races 3 and 4 Coverage Courtesy of Canadian Karting News

July 22 - Canadian Karting News has graciously allowed us to share their coverage of round 3 at Mosport and round 4 at Flamboro:
>> Mosport report
>> Flamboro report

BSRKC Flamboro Trailer/Parking Information

July 8 - The series organizers and the Waterloo Regional Kart Club are pleased to announce that they have made arrangements with the track to open for parking trailers on the evening of Thursday July 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm. Any equipment, trailers etc., left on site will be left at the owner’s risk. This should help make it easier for those arriving on Friday morning.

Reminder: Transponder Holders

July 7 - BSRKC wishes to remind competitors of the following item in the 2009 Supplementary Regulations: "All competitors must have both the 'old' style and 'new' style transponder mounting brackets installed on their karts." A limited number of transponder holders of both types will be available for sale at the event. Competitors are advised to equip themselves with both types of transponder holders in advance.

Excitement Building for BSRKC Race 4 at Flamboro Speedway

July 7 - Why all the excitement? First you have a series that keeps getting bigger and better with each event. Second, you have racing that has been spectacular in every class. Now add a new track to the series that combines a banked turn, a long straight away, and a very challenging technical infield section! Now you know why Flamboro Speedway will be the place to be on July 10th, 11th and 12th.
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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.
>> Read more

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.

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more

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.
>> Read more
>> 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.
>> Read more

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

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All photographs © Cody Schindel/Autosports Media unless otherwise indicated.