As the 2013 North Ontario Karting Championship (NOKC) hits the midpoint of the season, series officials are making final preparations for the next event. The series will head to the famed Shannonville Motorsport Park July 13-14 for rounds three and four, giving drivers a chance to run the unique and ultra-challenging circuit. The two rounds will also give Rotaxians a chance to complete their necessary punches to qualify for the upcoming Canadian Karting Championships.
The NOKC is offering a special incentive for this event on the 2013 calendar. For those registering before June 23, in all classes except 125cc Shifter, entry fees are only $100. Registration can be completed by calling Innisfil Indy at 905-775-4686 or via email to racing@innisfilindy.com.
Race day cash prizes are also on the table for the Shannonville rounds, with $500 split among the top three finishers in classes that meet a ten-entry minimum, with $1000 split among the 125cc Shifter class provided it meets the same ten-entry minimum. Practice day is also set for Friday, July 12 at the Shannonville facility.
The Shannonville weekend will offer some additional class options during the doubleheader event. Classes will be offered as follows:
Saturday Classes
125cc Shifter, Rotax DD2, Rotax Senior, Rotax Masters, Rotax Junior, Rotax Mini Max, Rotax Micro Max, Novice, Junior Lite, Junior Heavy, Senior Lite and Senior Heavy
Sunday Classes
125cc Shifter, Rotax DD2, Rotax Senior, Rotax Masters, Rotax Junior, Rotax Mini Max, Rotax Micro Max, Novice, Junior Briggs, Senior Briggs, Junior Medium, Master Honda
The event sponsors will once again be Airway Automotive Service and PCS Project Construction Management. The NOKC would like to thank these generous sponsors for their continued support during the 2013 series.
Be sure to mark your calendars for what is sure to be an exciting and special weekend. You won’t want to miss any of the action at the 2013 Shannonville NOKC event!
The NOKC is a regional qualifying series for the Rotax Max Challenge and is operated by the Innisfil Kart Club. For more information on the NOKC, email racing@innisfilindy.com, call 905-775-4686 or visit www.nokc.ca.
