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NEWS Jan 9, 2009

2010 Membership forms are available ONLINE and please download your form here.  Submit and pay your membership in full before March 2nd and receive a $25.00 DISCOUNT.

The Annual Awards Banquet is in just a few weeks on Sunday January 17, 2010 from 1-6pm at the Westport VFW.  Please make sure you have all your information to Meghan for the banquet.  The banquet form (Click here to view and print) is available on the website.

NEWS Dec 27, 2009

2010 Membership forms (Click here to view and print) are available on the website and our next club meeting will be on Tuesday January 5th and is a 2010 Rules meeting so please attend if at all possible.

The Annual Awards Banquet is in just a few weeks on Sunday January 17, 2010 from 1-6pm at the Westport VFW.  The banquet form (Click here to view and print) is available on the website and please deliver your RSVP to Meghan Kurtzman by January 5th.

Check out our New Classified listings

NEWS Dec 11, 2009

The Annual Awards Banquet will be Sunday January 17, 2010 from 1-6pm at the Westport VFW.  The banquet form (Click here to view and print) is available on the website and please deliver your RSVP to Meghan Kurtzman by January 5th.

Our next club meeting will be on Tuesday January 5th and is a 2010 Rules meeting so please attend if at all possible.

NEWS Nov 20, 2009

Congratulations 2009 Driver Champions

bulletRookie - Mathew Chimbolo
bulletJunior 1 - Spencer Norman
bulletJunior 2 Raptor - MacKenzie Stamp
bulletJunior 2 Animal - Teddy Wisniewski
bulletJunior Stock - Chad Lajoie
bulletSenior Raptor - Russell Lajoie
bulletStock Animal Mediums - Jeff Stepina
bulletModified/Shifter - Andrew Coulton

Our Next Club meeting will be on Tuesday December 1st and will cover Rule Changes so please bring your ideas.

If you have not turned in your Raffle Tickets you MUST bring them Saturday for the drawing.

NEWS Nov 8, 2009

Our Next Club meeting will be on Tuesday December 1st.

Our Club Officers

bulletPresident - Ed Forcier
bulletVice President - Don Remson
bulletTreasurer - Mehgan Kurtzman
bulletSecretary - Ginger Halstrom

Remember to Bring your Raffle Tickets to racing Saturday November 14th or Sunday November 15th

NEWS Nov 2, 2009

A Burris starter was found at the track on Saturday.  Anyone missing one may contact Ed Forcier forcierracing@yahoo.com or (203) 246-3386) and Ed will bring it with him on our next race day.

NEWS Nov 1, 2009

After some brief morning showers, Saturday October 31st was a great day for racing

As we head into our last two weeks of racing, the driver championships are heating up with Junior 2 Raptor having the closest competition and Teddy Wisniewski might be the first to lock up the Junior 2 Animal 2009 Championship.  All the top drivers will be running hard through the final races to secure their championship.

The new track support truck works great, thank you Russell, Chad, Jason and Bob for all your hard work!  It will make setup and breakdown easier and faster.

Thank you Whitney Bria for volunteering to be the NKA Official Scorer.

Ginger Halstrom has been nominated for the position of Secretary for 2010. 

Voting for all positions will take place during the next monthly meeting Tuesday November 3, 2009, 7:30 pm at the VFW, 465 Riverside Avenue in Westport.

Remember to continue selling your Fun Day Raffle Tickets and return the stubs at the November 14th race day.  For more Tickets and Sale returns contact Meghan Kurtzman (onestematatime@yahoo.com)

Thank you for supporting the club concession and we will continue to serve coffee, drinks and snacks.  All proceeds support the Club's operating expenses.

NEWS Oct 28, 2009

Although Saturday October 24th was rained out Sunday October 25th was a great day with great weather for racing and driver championships continue to be close. 

Thank you Russell Lajoie, Jason Kurtzman, Bob Byxbe and Chad Lajoie for all your assistance getting the track truck ready. 

Thank you Jason Kurtzman for the new Club Logo.

NEWS Oct 18, 2009

Norwalk Karting Association now has it's own Shutterfly site.  Please visit us there for pictures of all the fun and racing.  http://norwalkkartingassociation.shutterfly.com/

Saturday October 17th turned out to be a great day of racing.  The weather co-operated and we completed a full day of great racing.  Will all members working hard to get the track setup and corner marshal positions filled quickly we completed racing and cleanup without any rain delays.

Standings are updated and the race for the 2009 championships is heating up.  Good luck to all the drivers and see you at the races...

The raffle for the club banquet is in full swing and help the club by selling extra tickets.  Remember that the member that sells the most tickets receives a free 2010 membership. 

NEWS Oct 12, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS NKA Alumnus Parker Kligerman -

Win at Rockingham and second overall in ARCA RE/MAX Series

(Read full Story at Parker's Site)            (Read full story at ARCARacing.com)

Parker Kligerman of Westport who got his start at Norwalk Karting Association and just completed his Rookie year driving for Cunningham Motorsports in the ARCA RE/Max Series.

News – From www.arcaracing.com
October 11, 2009:
ROCKINGHAM NC (10-11-09) - ARCA RE/MAX Series title contender Parker Kligerman did everything he needed to do to win the championship. The Westport, Connecticut rookie led the most laps and won Sunday's ARCA RE/MAX American 200 at Rockingham Speedway. However, it wasn't good enough to keep Justin Lofton from claiming the crown.

Outcome of the October 6, 2009 Meeting
bulletDue to an increase of operating costs, members present voted to increase race fees by $5.00 from $30.00 to $35.00 including pit pass.
bulletOfficer Nominations:
bulletFor President - Ed Forcier
bulletFor Vice President - Jason Kurtzman & Don Remson
bulletFor Treasurer - Mehgan Kurtzman
bulletFor Secretary - Ginger Halstrom
bulletVoting for 2010 officers will be held during the November 3rd meeting
bulletNew Wheel Bolt Requirements
bulletAs of October 3rd 2009 all karts are require to have 5/16 wheel bolts installed. Karts failing to have bolts installed will not be allowed to race.
bulletNew Motor Wire Seals Required for Fall Season
bulletSeals installed in the Spring season are void.
bulletTo continue racing your wire motor seals must be replaced by October 17th
bulletSee Ed Forcier for new wire seals for your motors.
bulletThe Club is looking for a new scorer for  the 2010 season. Anyone interested please contact Ed Forcier.

 

2009 Awards Banquet is on January 17th and we look forward to seeing you there.  The next Club meeting will be on Tuesday Feb 2, 2009, 7:30 pm at the VFW 465 Riverside Ave. in Westport.

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