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Newsletter        July 2024  v.3

We are now halfway through our 2024 championship, with three rounds of the six completed at Clay Pigeon on 14 July.

We have had some great racing despite smaller grids than we would have liked. We have 25 members so hopefully we can swell our numbers for the last three rounds.

This is a second newsletter for 2024, specifically for our 2CKC members as we will be asking for your opinions very soon.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS

Open Class             Dave Watts             and in 2^nd Place       Anthony Cleal         
Senior                     Callum Jobson                                      Mike Bell
Master                    Dave Watts                                           Max Gunter
Veteran                  Anthony Cleal                                        Steve Groves
Legend                   David Goode
Top Weight             Paul Alexander

Full results are now posted on the Planet Karting Website, a copy is being sent along with this newsletter, and they will be displayed at future rounds.
As you know, 2CKC this year are trialling a different results format:

• Everyone is in the Open Class
• Also each competitor competes in their age class as follows:

• • There is a new class for “Seniors” being 15 to 29
  • Masters (30 to 44)
  • Veteran (45 to 59)
  • Legend (over 60)

• And, if over 90kg, any competitor is eligible to compete in the Top Weight Class.

We hope this brings new winners and opportunities, whilst ensuring that everyone is competing for two trophies (and a third for Top Weight).

Cadet and Junior Blue

Cadet                     Arther Way leads Devon Giles
Junior Blue              Alfie Lenton

It is a great sadness that we have not yet encouraged more juniors to these classes, and any assistance or ideas you can give will be welcome.

Our Next Rounds

8th September – Clay Pigeon
6th October – Forest Edge
10th November – Clay Pigeon  (including the Matthew Percy Memorial Trophy Race, for Junior  Blue & Formula Blue). 

5 from 6 rounds to count towards the championship (i.e. one drop round).

The 6th round carries a 100 points non-attendance penalty which may not be dropped.       
In the case of the Matthew Percy Memorial trophy race, the winner of this trophy will be decided by the lowest points score – by adding the ‘Final’ Start position and the Final Finish position together. (0 for a win, 2 for 2nd, 3 for 3rd etc). In the event of a tie, the higher finish position in the Final will decide.  (1st past the post Trophies will also be presented by the host club).

To be eligible to win the Matthew Percy Trophy, a driver must have competed in at least one round of the championship prior to this event.

Changes are afoot – 2025 Plans.

As you will know, significant changes continue to occur in the world of Karting.

This is an exciting and challenging period where some, but not all, circuits are transferring from MSUK to IKR (Independent). This is beyond our control. Whichever way we go our choice of circuits will be limited.
So we decided that for 2024 that 2CKC would remain MSUK, while the NKRA would continue to be IKR. This gives us the widest possible choice of circuits and dates for the year.

If you race in both championships, you have six different circuits for the year!

But we need to be making decisions for 2025.
Ideally 2CKC wish to focus on “local” circuits around the South West.
We know many members are uncomfortable with the constraints and costs that MSUK require, with some members voting with their feet. But MSUK does mean we can race at Clay Pigeon and Forest Edge.
If we go IKR, then we can race at Mansell or at circuits further afield such as Lydd. At present, Racing at Clay Pigeon would be Saturdays due to planning restrictions. The position with Landow is not clear at present. Or we may be able to join another Championship.

Please let us know your thoughts.

Feedback

We welcome all feedback, by e-mail, phone, or at the circuit.

Please tell us what you think.

Visit the planetkarting.uk website to view all the latest news, regulations, and latest championship points.

David Goodedavidandkategoode@gmail.com                    07767 437333

2 CKC Committee for 2024:

Chairperson                     Shelly Alexander

Vice Chairperson             Rob Mortimore       

Secretary                         David Goode

Treasurer                         Kevin O’Neill

Competition Secretary     Julie Shone

Social Secretary             

Marketing/Promotion      

Safeguarding Officer       Sam Giles

Newsletter        February 2024 

Welcome everyone to this the first newsletter of 2024. It has been emailed to 2023 senior members and new members where emails have been provided, and is of course available on the Planet Karting website.

2024 is here with two great championships for Formula Blue, Junior Blue and Cadet.

Two Counties Kart Club (MSA) – 6 rounds at Clay Pigeon and Forest Edge
Please note: 2CKC events will require drivers to have the MSUK Kart Licence.

NKRA (IKR) – 7 rounds at Mansell, Fulbeck, Lydd, Whilton Mill, Clay Pigeon,
          and with a Grande Final at Mansell Raceway

Entries for Clay Pigeon on the 10th March 2024
Competitors are advised that entries are now open for the opening round of the 2 Counties Club Championship on March 10th at the Clay Pigeon Raceway. There will be practice for those who wish, on Friday 8th & Saturday 9th March. The race can be entered on the Clay Pigeon Kart Club website. The entry list will close at midnight, on Saturday 2nd March. Late entries may be accepted; however, they will be placed on the back of the grid for all heats.

Changes are afoot.
As you will know, significant changes continue to occur in the world of Karting.

This is an exciting and challenging period where some, but not all, circuits are transferring from MSUK to IKR (Independent). This is beyond our control. Whichever way we go our choice of circuits will be limited.
So we have decided that for 2024 that 2CKC will remain MSUK, while the NKRA will continue to be IKR. This gives us the widest possible choice of circuits and dates for the year.

If you race in both championships, you have six different circuits for the year!

Dates for both championships are given below

For your information

Dogs are no longer allowed at Forest Edge or Whilton Mill.

Regulation changes for 2024:

With the first round of the Formula Blue Challenge only weeks away, competitors are reminded of important regulation changes for 2024:
WEIGHTS and RESTRICTORS – All weights, both driver and total minimums, for both Junior Blue and Formula Blue have altered. Please see attached chart.

All weights have changed this year, reducing by 2kg.

RESTRICTORS – In virtually all Junior Blue and some of the Senior Blue weight categories, the colour and markings have changed. Please see attached.
If you need to change your restrictor, please see the Planet Karting website or contact Tabor.

HELMETS – (Expiry use date) Regulations for MSUK races have changed – check your helmet expiry date. 
N.B. This does not to apply to NKRA (IKR) events.

AGE CATEGORIES: Formula Blue – Age categories for the senior section of Formula Blue have changed.  There will now be a 15 year interval between the Open, Master, Veteran and Legend Sub Classes.
Masters at 30 years and over, Veterans 45 years and over. Legends 60 years and over.

CONFIRMATION – ‘ Drop down’ front nose cone blocks remain mandatory.

Feedback

We welcome all feedback, by e-mail, phone, or at the circuit.

Please tell us what you think.

Visit the planetkarting.uk website to view all the latest news, regulations, and latest championship points.

David Goode

davidandkategoode@gmail.com                    07767 437333

2 CKC Committee for 2024:

Chairperson                     Shelly Alexander

Vice Chairperson             Rob Mortimore       

Secretary                         David Goode

Treasurer                         Kevin O’Neill

Competition Secretary     Julie Shone

Social Secretary             

Marketing/Promotion      

Safeguarding Officer       Sam Giles

NKRA IKR REGIONAL FIXTURES
including JNR.BLUE & FORMULA BLUE CHALLENGE 2024

31^st March – Mansell

21^st April – Fulbeck

5^th May – Lydd   “O” PLATE

26^th May – Mansell

16^th June – Fulbeck

30^th June Whilton Mill

4^th August – Clay Pigeon

24^th and 25^th August – Mansell GRANDE FINALS

PLUS:  the potential of up to 2 INDY BLUE Championship rounds , dates to be confirmed.

The 3rd round on 5th MAY at LYDD and the last round (7) on 4th August at Clay Pigeon
carry a *100 point non-attendance penalty, which cannot be dropped.

2024 Weights and Restrictors

All weights have changed this year, reducing by 2kg.
If you need to change your restrictor, please see the Planet Karting website or contact Tabor.

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We need your support to develop and promote our Club 
Please consider putting your name forward as a member of the committee

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