Norcal Karters

01/01/2025

NCK Roadracing

Join us as we spotlight Blane Aarup—a passionate racer and proud sponsor of the 'Tag Heavy' class. Blane's commitment to NCK Road Racing goes beyond the trac...

12/31/2024

NCK Roadracing News

12/24/2024

12/24/2024

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When are we gonna see you at the track? 🏎️
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12/23/2024

NCK Roadracing News!

12/19/2024

NCK Roadracing

A little known history of the "Duffy"

THE "DUFFY"

Karting’s Highest Award



Each year, hundreds of karters from all of the USA participate in all of the I.K.F.’s Grand National events in hopes of winning their class and being deemed I.K.F.’s Grand National Champion. Along with this most prestigious title, each driver is competing for the most coveted award in karting, the "Duffy".



Each "Duffy" is sponsored by some of the most prominent businesses in the karting world. For their sponsorship, each class is named for the sponsor or business along with having their business name engraved on the base of the "Duffy".



Prior to 1976, each Grand National Champion received a TV set or an original designed plaque as their award. At the 1976 April Rules Meeting of the I.K.F. Board of Directors, Administrative Director Bob Graham presented the Board Members with a model of the 12 inch solid bronze statuette that was to be mounted on a 6 inch wooden base. The designer of this model was Pete Millar.



The Board Members agreed that karting needed some sort of "grand prize" to present to each Grand National Champion; something that was out of the ordinary and unique as most karters received many trophies each year for participating in local or regional events. The vote was taken and the statuette was presented, for the first time, at the 1976 I.K.F. Grand Nationals.



From 1976 to 1981, it was known as the "Joe Karter" award. At the January 1981 Board Meeting, President John Strauser called for the Board’s vote to honor a man who, just the month before, had retired from I.K.F. and karting. This well know gentleman had been active in karting as a driver, mechanic, Board Member, past President several times of the I.K.F., and was the Co-Founder of organized karting and the Go-Kart Club of America, which evolved into the International Kart Federation. His name, Frank "Duffy" Livingstone.



President Strauser made the announcement that henceforth the statuette was to be known as the "Duffy".

12/19/2024

🏁 Exciting Announcement! 🏁

NCK Roadracing will be hosting the 2025 IKF Road Race Grand Nationals, as their West Coast Karting GP, September 2025 in the one and only…. Las Vegas!

Stay tuned for more details – NorCal Karters will see you there! 🏎️✨

NEWS FLASH!!!

Septembers West Coast Kart GP at Vegas will be the IKF Roadrace Grand Nationals 2025

Save the date!!

Sept 12th -14th 2025

12/17/2024

🚨NORCAL FAM, STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING!

Michael Avansino is in the running for the KC “Rookie of the Year”, so we’re waking up the sleeping giant! 📢

🏁 GO VOTE NOW 🏁

NorCal’s picks: Michael Avansino and Turner Brown.

Let’s show Kart Chaser our NorCal pride!

12/16/2024

Central California Kart Racing Association 2025 Schedule..🏆

2025 CCKRA Schedule 📅
1️⃣ March 22-23: Season Opener 🏁
Location: Buttonwillow Raceway
2️⃣ May 3-4: Fast Lap Fiesta 🏎️
Location: Buttonwillow Raceway
Feature Class: Jr 1 206 & Jr 1 Pilot
🚨Full Membership Cutoff

Summer Series Races 🔥
*More info and rules - TBA
3️⃣ May 31-June 1: Summer Heat Classic 1
Location: Santa Maria
Feature Class: Junior 2 206 & Jr 100cc
4️⃣ June 28-29: Summer Heat Classic 2
Location: Santa Maria
Feature Class: Kid Kart, TaG Mini & TaG Micro
5️⃣ July 26-27: Summer Heat Classic 3 –
Throwback Weekend
Location: Santa Maria
Feature Class: 125 Shifter

Special Events 🏆
6️⃣ August 9-10: 2nd Annual Colby Dubato Memorial Race 🕊️
Location: Santa Maria
Feature Class: Senior 100cc & Senior 206
7️⃣ October 25-26: Central California Championship 🏁
*NorCal vs. So Cal All-Star Invitational [Stand Alone Event]

⏰ Membership Deadline is Race 2!
📩 Register Today! Visit www.cckra.com
🎥 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and join our Discord App for updates, race-day coverage, and General Meeting Info!
🔗 Share this with friends and let’s make the 2025 season bigger than last year! 🏁
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!

12/11/2024

🏁 What NorCal Karters Brings to Karting 🏎️
Here are 6 ways we’re working to make karting more accessible and more fun for everyone—whether you’re just getting started or already out on the track!

1️⃣ Calendar
Stay in the loop with our calendar of karting events across Northern California and beyond. Races and special events—all in one place.

2️⃣ Podcast
The NorCal Mondays podcast delivers karting news, race recaps, driver interviews, and tips to improve your skills—where entertainment meets education.

3️⃣ YouTube Channel
Dive into our video content with tips, behind-the-scenes content, and driver stories—all bringing the karting lifestyle to life.

4️⃣ Kart School
Learn the essentials with our educational programs for new racers and families, covering everything from basics to race-day prep.

5️⃣ Ebook
Get started with our beginner’s guide covering karting essentials, from equipment to race-day procedures. Perfect for newcomers!

6️⃣ Race Event Coverage
We try to bring the excitement of karting with highlights, videos, and interviews from local and regional races, spotlighting the talent in our NorCal community.

So, When are we gonna see you at the track? 🚀
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12/10/2024

NCK Roadracing News for 2025!

12/10/2024

And so it begins….. Register now and reserve your number for the 2025 Challenge of the Americas season & We’ll see you in Tucson! ✌🏻

Challenge of the Americas opens registration, now working with Race Select, for first event of 2025 program at Musselman Honda Circuit. New number reservation program implemented.

https://www.ekartingnews.com/2024/12/10/challenge-of-the-americas-opens-registration-for-2025-championship/

12/06/2024

The NorCal Karters “How to Get in to Karting” eBook is Now Available on our online store!
[LINK IN BIO]

We answered the top questions from parents and beginners—about age requirements, classes, costs, tracks, equipment, and more—in an easy-to-follow, 30 page ebook!

12/04/2024

Shinko Kart Tires USA are here!
Get your sets for your Challenge of the Americas testing.
& We’ll see you in Tucson. ✌🏻