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Welcome to the Shenington Kart Racing Circuit website - Home of the Shenington Kart Racing Club! |
| Track Re-surfacing: About 40% of the track was
re-surfaced in July and the September meeting was
the first opportunity to try it out. We have put in three Alfano
strips and a new timing loop. Interestingly, the
TKM lap records were smashed on the new surface. |
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This is the archive news page for Shenington Kart
Racing Club:
Ace of Clubs 2009: Commiserations to our Ace of Clubs team, who came fourth
at Whilton Mill on 30th August, many thanks for
supporting the club and doing your best, better luck
next year. Thanks to team captain Richard Lloyd
for organisation.
 Dinner & 2008 Awards Evening
was held at
the Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh, on Saturday
31st January 2009. One hundred and forty guests
enjoyed a free drink and string quartet on arrival,
followed by the buffet, Casino, and Chris Hodgett's live
band. TKM Exreme driver Daniel Graham was voted
Driver of the Year (pictured left), Danny Keirle Most
Promising Junior and Lady Driver of the Year went to
Kasia Nicklin. The MSA's Cheryl Lynch handed out
the special awards.
Most Improved Junior: Robin Sedden
Most Improved Junior Rotax: Bobby Neil
Most Improved MiniMax: Chris McCarthy
Most Improved Extreme: Nathan Durnford
Most Improved Max: Michael Pugh
Most Improved Gearbox: James Tucker
Most Promising Cadet: Travis Kirk]
Perseverance Awards: George & Nicholas Kimber, Manuel
Ponchaux
Pictured right - some of the guests at the awards
ceremony
And below a nostalgia picture from the awards
ceremony for 1990:
Annual General Meeting: The AGM was
held at the circuit on Saturday 17th May 2008.
There was one change on the committee, Boyd Barrington
did not stand for re-election, and Jonathan McCaughan
was elected in his place.
King
of Clubs win 2008: Congratulations to Richard Lloyd and
his Shenington team for lifting the Whilton Mill King of
Clubs trophy on 29 June.
 Shenington had 273
points, Whilton Mill was second with 267 points and
Buckmore Park third with 243 points. Our winning
team, most of them shown in the picture courtesy of
pixeloro.co.uk were Travis Kirt & Ellis Hank (Comer
Cadet), Scott Jeffs & Jack Mitchell (Honda Cadet), James
Peace & Josh Waring (Junior TKM), Callum Hughes & Aaron
Timberlake (MiniMax), Bobby Neil & Zoe Wenham (Junior
Max), Richard Lloyd & Scott Chaney (TKM Extreme), Daniel
Payne & James Corpe (Max), Luke Woodland & Jake Oram
(Max 177). Picture to the right.
KF Club Racing: Be aware that SKRC is
offering KF2 and KF3 club races during 2009,
should there be sufficient entries for a meeting.
2009 Calendar: Club meetings will be held on the
third Sunday of the month from January to November with
the 12th round held on 5/6 December. The first
week-day Thursday test day is on 15th January, to suit the KF
Winter Series entrants, with another on the 19th February during the school holiday
week. The February meeting in 2009 had to be
cancelled due to the snow cover in the paddock, so the
Winter Series will now count over only two rounds, and
the main club championship will count 9 best scores out
of 11 meetings as per 1.7.2 in the regs.
Picture Gallery from the 2008 SuperPrix now available
on the results page for June meeting
and Historic kart
picture gallery.
Spellfame SuperPrix - 13 - 15 June:
Thanks to title sponsor Spellfame karting and other
sponsors Tal-Ko, Iztech and Pixelero. The meeting
was a superb success, Lewis Williamson won the ABkC ICC
UK O Plate. Around 80 historic karts attended for
display, most of them taking part in the track
demonstrations. Thanks to all marshals and
officials, and to Ken Walker for the excellent
commentary.
And all competitors received a free hat, with the SuperPrix motif.
For reference the
Historic kart entry
list and programme is here
SHENINGTON KRC LTD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
The 2006 AGM was held on 19th May and no vote was
necessary for election of the 2007 committee. Andy
Tonks has resigned whilst Steve Isham has put himself
forward, meaning that your 2007 committee is
Lesley Allen (Pit
Space Mgr), Mark Allen, Boyd Barrington (Vice-Chairman),
Tony Bury, Mike Coombs (Chairman), Peter Cox, Sonja Game
(Comp Sec), Paul Klaassen, Richard Lloyd, Bryan Riman
(Treasurer), Chris Smith (Advertising Mgr), Graham Smith
(Secretary), Simon Walker, Tom Whitehouse and Steve
Isham. Thanks to all who attended the AGM. Note Steve
Isham has since resigned as a committee member.
Congratulations to all Winter Series prize winners
and competitors, thank you for supporting Shenington.
Results now online.
MSA Club Development Fund Grant: Shenington
Kart Racing Club is pleased and delighted to announce it
has been awarded a grant of £500 from the MSA Club
Development fund to assist in the purchase of the new
timing systems and £2500 towards the track resurfacing. The Committee has thanked the MSA
and Fund for their generosity.
Dinner Dance 2007 in Jan 2008: A great night was held by all
the 120 attendees, congratulating the following special
award winner as well as the class award winners.
We were honoured to have Cheryl Lynch, the MSA's Kart &
Speed Executive, as our principal guest, as well as
Barrie (Whizzo) Williams.
Most improved Junior TKM:
Josh Waring
Most improved Junior Max: James Hassall
Most improved MinMax: Lewis Williams
Most improved TKM Extreme: Sam Baker
Most improved Rotax Max: Jake Parsons
Most promising Cadet: Ross Gunn
Most promising Junior: Macaulay Walsh
Lady Driver of the Year: Helen Gardiner
Wooden Spoon: Boyd Barrington
Driver of the Year: Jake Ball
ARCHIVE: SPELLFAME SUPER PRIX 15/16 / 17 June 2007:
A fantastic weekend, Driver of the Day award to Cadet
Travis Kirk; Super 4 250 National winner Martin Jones;
about 60 historic karts took to the track for
demonstrations out of the 130 old and classic karts
present; £1165 raised for the Oliver Smart appeal. Pics here
http://chris6574.mediaobjects.co.uk:80/c1319207.html
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2005 Annual General Meeting was held on
Saturday 8th April 2006 and the 2005 committee was
re-elected. There were no new nominations.
Dinner Dance Date: Put it in your diaries -
the next Awards and Dinner Dance is booked at the
Ettington Grange Conference Centre for Saturday 6th
January 2007. We are hoping to have a very special
guest this year.
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King of Clubs Meeting: Congratulations to
Richard Lloyd and our team at Whilton Mill who achieved
a magnificent five Ace of Club class wins. Unfortunately
we were only fourth in the overall standings, but well
done to all involved.
Track Re-surfacing: About 40% of the track was
re-surfaced in July and the September meeting will be
the first opportunity to try it out. We have put in three Alfano
strips and a new timing loop.
Newsletter: The Summer issue of the Shenington
Exhaust has been handed out to all club member
competitors in May, and was posted to all other club
members.
SuperPrix and Shenington Revival Meeting
celebrating 50 years of kart racing: 16/17/18th
June.
Our
premier club meeting of the year where there is
something for everyone from the Saturday evening pig
roasts and bar, DJ, bucking bronco, raffle, vision racer
games to historic kart displays - 117 historic karts and
about 200 ex drivers visited the circuit. A
fantastic weekend with beautiful hot sunny
weather. See the pictures of the historic karts
here. 2007
Pics here
http://chris6574.mediaobjects.co.uk:80/c1319207.html
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Annual Dinner Dance:
The annual dinner dance was held at the Ettington
Grange Conference Centre on Saturday 7th January and was
well over-subsribed meaning we had a very full house.
Congratulations to the 2005 Driver of the Year Ross
Allen, and Lady Driver of the Year Pippa Coleman.
Congratulations also to all the special awards winners:-
Brett Wykes (Most Promising Cadet), Ashley Jones (Most
Promising Junior), Adam Jeffs (Most improved Junior TKM),
Daryl Henderson (Most improved Junior Rotax), Pippa
Coleman (Most improved MiniMax), Dave Hodson (Most
improved TKM), Daniel Russell (Most improved Rotax Max),
Jamie Whitehouse (Most improved Gearbox), Jointly Guy
Tolley and Richard Hughes (Perseverance Award), Pippa
Coleman (Lady Driver of the Year), Tom Whitehouse
(Wooden Spoon), Ross Allen (Driver of the Year), Mike
Coombs (Honorary Membership and Scroll of Honour).
The trophies were handed over by special guest Barrie (Whizzo)
Williams.
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Ross Allen |
Ashley Jones |
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Your
committee's meeting:
Ever wondered what the committee discuss at their
monthly meetings? Well, currently the following
topics are under discussion:-
The committee realise that we will have to work hard to
promote the club this year, as the general decline in
karting starts to bite. You too can do your part
by joining the club as soon as possible and encouraging
your friends to do likewise.
We are working with Warwickshire College to help train
student marshals, as part of their course. They
helped at the Super One and Stars meetings.
Track re-surfacing which cost over £40,000 plus VAT and
was done in late July. We will put in some extra
timing strips at the same time.
Renewal of bark in the run-off bark traps, and tyres for
some of the barriers. 200 car race slicks have
just been delivered and are being used at the side of
the straight up to the Stratford hairpins.
The Noise Meter official's post and the Stratford
marshal's post have both been re-built over the Xmas
period..
We are concerned to hear that some local hotels and
guest houses put their prices up on our big championship
weekends. They might be struck off our recommended
accommodation lists, and prices withdrawn.
Promotion of karting at local clubs & groups, seeking
new drivers and officials. We are actively seeking
primary schools in the area to give out the DVD's and
brochures, with hopefully a talk about our sport.
Monthly financial report and review of invoices to be
paid. The annual profit for the club was revealed
by the Treasurer and the accounts will now go to the
Auditors for preparation of the official accounts.
The British Pedal Car Championship used the circuit
in May and were very pleased with our facilities.
They have asked to come back next year.
Track management & safety is always on the agenda.
We will have two Super 1 meetings and a Stars round
again in 2007.
We are planning for a purchase of the SuperSports Tempus
timing system (ERS results) by the end of 2006 and will
be putting up larger start lights.
Toilet & Shower opening times: Clubhouse toilets &
shower will be closed between 2315 & 0715 but will not
be open evenings of or prior to mid-week testing,
although the old toilets will be.
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Race Track and banks: Please note the club is now enforcing the rule that there is no access to the race track without official permission, even after racing or practising is finished. This is because of complaints from the glider club of children throwing stones over the banks onto the glider club runways and equipment. Please do not allow your children to go onto the race circuit at any time, no cycling, playing etc. Drivers may walk round the circuit before practise or racing.
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Perimeter Gate: Please note that the outside
gate is locked between 11 pm and 7 am on race weekends.
But it is locked with a stout chain to allow room for
pedestrians to gain access after locking up time.
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Annual General Meeting:
The AGM was held on Saturday 8th April at 5.30 p.m. at the
circuit. The 2005 committee was re-elected and comprises: Lesley
Allen, Mark Allen, Boyd Barrington, Tony Bury, Mike
Coombs, Peter Cox, Sonja Game, Paul Klaassen, Richard
Lloyd, Bryan Riman, Chris Smith, Graham Smith, Andrew
Tonks, Simon Walker
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Club of the Year Award 2004: Shenington Kart Racing Club is very proud to reveal that they have taken second place overall in the MSA Club of the Year award. The award was given on the basis of improving participation in Motorsport. Shenington was able to show that the committee's strategies has improved the average entry in 2004 by 38%. Thanks to all drivers for making that possible, leading to this prestigious award. Jersey Motor Club was the overall winner. |
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Driver of the Year 2005:
Goes to Ross Allen and Lady Driver of the Year to Pippa
Coleman, many congratulations to both. |
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CHILDREN IN NEED COLLECTION in November 2005 raised
£400 Well done everyone and many thanks. |
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2005 Annual General Meeting was held on
Saturday 8th April 2006 and the 2005 committee was
re-elected. There were no new nominations.
The 2006 committee members are Mike Coombs (Chairman),
Graham Smith (Secretary), Sonja Game (Competition
Secretary), Bryan Riman (Treasurer), Chris Smith
(Vice-Chairman, Programme advertising), Lesley Allen
(Membership Secretary), Boyd Barrington, Mark Allen,
Richard Lloyd, Tom Whitehouse, Tony Bury, Simon Walker
(Chief Marshal), Paul Klaassen, Peter Cox, Andy Tonks.
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Shenington Kart Racing Circuit is one of the more popular in the UK, and hosts events for all of the ABkC classes. Based around Shenington Airfield this circuit is strikingly flat and offers good viewing facilities for spectators accompanied by good facilities including toilets and the obligatory café. Karting tuition is offered by Protrain and SRS Kart Schools. ARKS tests are also carried out by the club, contact Mark Allen (01295 678188) or Chris Smith (01608 737145). Spectators are admitted at £5 per car. The TrackTeach CD is available for sale from local traders at the circuit, or via this website:-
http://www.trackteach.com/circuits.htm#TTShenington
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Prokarting and karting for Groups is available with Zone Motorsport, Tel
07968 582807 or email:
Zone MotorSport |
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