About this event
ADVANCE TO FRANCE - QUALIFIER SERIES FOR IAME X30 INTERANTIONAL FINALS
Welcome back racers! SIMA Is very excited for the 2014 year of racing to begine! One exciting new addition to the series is that SIMA will be hosting a Northwest Gold Cup race in conjuction with the third Winter Series Race held on Aril 4-6th. The Gold Cup events are a great opportunity to compete against karters through out the Northwest.
Sumas International Racing Academy (SIMA) cultivates a fun, laid back and competitive environment for all levels of racing. SIMA's goal is to re-establish the camaraderie in the sport of karting by strengthening relationships with family and friends who participate in the race day activities, encouraging clean and respectful driving and offering friendly and first class service to all those who attend the facility.
- Saturday Race Dates
- Onsite Cafe, Change Room, Hand Wash Station & Fully Stocked Kart Shop
- Gates open at 8:00 am
- Spectators Welcome
PRE-REGISTER BY JANUARY 25TH AND SAVE $25.00 ON REGISTRATION (Race karts only)
Race Karts - $85 Entry Fee per Race – $35 Second Class
Rental Karts - $50 Entry Fee
Want to race but you don't have your own kart???
Try SIMA's RENTAL KART RACE. For $50, drivers will have a chance to practice their skills in the Pre-Final race (8 Laps , approx. 12 minutes) and put them to work in the Final event (10 Laps, approx. 15 minutes). Only limited space available!
SIMA will be open for an official practice day on the Friday. Practice will be FREE for online pre-registered participants. Trailers & RV's are permitted to remain on the grounds overnight on Friday. Remember to sign up for Friday practice when pre-registering for the event.
Event requirements
SATURDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tech (Main Grid)
10:45 AM - 11:400AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting & Insurance Pass Check
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Practice - 10 Minute Sessions
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Qualifying
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Weekend Warrior Race PreFinal
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Weekend Warrior Race Final
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PM Pre Finals – 10 Laps
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Finals – 15 Laps
5:15 PM AWARDS CEREMONY
***Schedule is subject to change without notice. Please pick up a schedule at registration***
CLASSES
Jr. I | Gazelle (230 lbs), Mini Swift (240 lbs) unrestricted and 100 Leopard w/17mm intake & 25mm Exhaust (250 lbs), Rotax Micro Max (235 lbs) Rotax International rules (See below for tire rule) |
Jr. II | 100 Leopard w/25mm Exhaust (265 lbs), Rotax Mini Max (265 lbs) Rotax International rules (See below for tire rule) |
Jr. III | 125 Leopard w/30mm Exhaust (320 lbls), Rotax (320lbs) under Rotax international Rules (See below for tire rule) |
TAG Sr. / Masters (Age 40+) | TAG SR. - 125 Leopard 365, Rotax 365 (see. Rotax Rules for engines specs), Rok (375 lbs), X30 (370 lbs), Dragon (390lbs) Yamaha - (320lbs) (See below for tire rule) Masters- 125cc Leopard - (390lbs) Rotax - (390lbs) X30 - (390lbs) Dragon - (410lbs) Yamaha - (320lbs) |
Direct Drive | All Homologated ICA or FA engines (340 lbs) & Nordam (360 lbs) (See below for tire rule) |
Shifter/ Shifter Novice |
Stock – Moto, Honda & TM Tag ICC (385 lbs) Modified Honda, Tag ICC, IAME, TM Cross (410lbs) (See below for tire rule) |
4 Stroke Sr & Jr. / Novice Tag | As per IKF (See below for tire rule) |
RENTAL KART RACE | WWR: Re Driver Wanted! $50 per person. Includes heat race and final. No previous racing experience required. Must be over 15 years old. Winner receives free entry in the next race.. |
Approved tires for SR - Bridgestone YKC or YLC, Maxxis HG3, MG Yellow red & White, Mojo D2
Approved tires for JR II and III- Bridgestone YKC or YLC and MG Yellow or White
Approved tires for JR and 4 cycle - Bridgestone YKC or YLC and MG Red
** All participants are required to have series sponsors stickers on their kart. **
**SIMA reserves the right to adjust weights in order to provide a level playing field. **