The New York Kart Endurance Challenge at Oakland Valley

Next race 6 hour scheduled Saturday September 11.

 

  • No experience necessary
  • We provide all the safety gear
  • No "crash damages"
  • Sign up as a Single for $100 and be part of a 2 driver team
  • $200 and form your own team of 1, 2 or 3 drivers
  • Get over 100 laps of racing and develop your racecraft!
  • Live timing & scoring

 

 

Equal Karts for Close Racing! Equal Karts for Close Racing!

Kart Endurance racing has become a very popular form of racing since the first 12 hour enduro at Oakland Valley Race Park in 1998. Based on a concept pioneered in England and other European countries, teams of two to six drivers a share a kart and share driving duties in races that range from three to 24 hours.

 

The most popular format are races that are four, six and eight hours in length. Hannen Motorsports supplies the Honda powered race karts for these events, which are open to novice racers and seasoned veterans alike. The entry fee includes the use of the kart, tires, fuel, and crash damages. Also included at no extra charge is the use of helmets and protective gear.

 

 

2010 Endurance Challenge Schedule

Birel N35 Rock Kart with 270cc Honda Birel N35 Rock Kart with 270cc Honda

Saturday April 17: 4 hours 

Sunday June 20: 6 hours

Friday Night Race: July 23 !!! 2 drivers @$100 ...

Sunday August 8: TBD

Saturday September 11: 6 hours

Saturday October 16: 4 hours

 

 

See Schedule for event details.

The Go-Karts

Birel N35 Rock Kart Birel N35 Rock Kart

Oakland Valley has a fleet of 15 Birel N35 "Club Karts" (also known as "Rock Karts"). As part of our effort to offer the best karting endurance series, Hannen Motorsports is installing NEW Honda 270cc engines, enabling the karts  speeds of up to 50 MPH. The karts will also be fitted with fresh tires prior to each race, and each kart will be track tested to ensure each team has an equal chance of winning.

 

The Birel Club Kart is a real racing kart, not a concession kart, or even a variation of an indoor kart. It has open wheels, and its dual rail symetrical frame with the engine mounted close to the driver gives it much more balance than other karts found in other endurance kart races.

 

Pricing

Entry fees for the 2010 New York Kart Endurance Challenge at Oakland Valley are as follows:

 

3 hour races: $660

4 hour races: $900

6 hour races: $1,300

8 hour races: $1,600

 

Price per team. Singles can sign up for $330. (3 drivers per team in 4 hour races, 4 drivers in 6 hour races, 5 drivers in 8 hour races).

 

Deposit: 50% due at registration

Balance due on the day of the event, prior to the race.

 

Cancellation policy: Deposits are non-refundable less than 30 days before an event. With 15 days or more notice, you can apply your reservation and deposit to another date.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Is racing experience required?

 

No, anybody can race in this kart enduro. Obviously, having seat time is an advantage, and we can arrange for some coaching sessions before the race.

 

Who races in the Kart Endurance Challenge?

 

Many of our customers are car club drivers just looking for more seat time and more racing time! BMW CCA, Porsche Club (PCA), and SCCA members, as well as Skip Barber graduates...

 

Are corporate teams welcome?

 

Sure, kart endurance challenge races are a great corporate entertainment and teambuilding experience.


Can I sign up alone?

 

Absolutely. You can sign up as a single for $330. In 4 hour races, you'll be part of a 3 driver team, in 6 hour races, 4 drivers


Do you provide helmets and racing gear?

 

Yes, we provide these at no additional cost. But make sure you are wearing jeans and sneakers if you don't have your own racing suit.


Are spectators allowed?

 

Yes, spectators are great motivational support to drivers! Each one of your fans will have to purchase a $15 pit pass.


What if it rains?

 

We race rain or shine. Just make sure you bring an extra set of clothes just in case...

 

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Contact information:

 

Jay de Marcken

(860) 248-9994 cell

(860) 435-3023 home

jay@ovrp.com

 

 

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