Minutes from the June 10 Open Board Meeting have been published.
Highlights:

  • We will be starting Saturday night racing one hour later starting June 22.  We will continue to have the dinner break after qualifying, but will have an additional 15 min break after the Heat.
  • We changed to “Minor” pit passes 2-17 for $5 instead of the current Child 2-10 for $5 and Adult 11+ at $10.  This will be implemented July 1 in conjunction with the move to MotorsportReg.
  • We will implement the IKF rule change regarding transponder location beginning with the Winter season.  The transponder will need to be on the back of the seat, with the bottom 25cm from the ground, +/- 5cm.
  • The board agreed to officially rescind the surcharge for Wed night.  We will continue the Friday night ban on beginner rental customers and the Wednesday focus on those rental customers, but there will be no surcharge.  Staying open during the summer on Wednesdays at all is contingent on maintaining sufficient numbers.
  • The $10 first time introductory fee for first timers will be eliminated Aug 1.
  • We officially amended the Club Rules 500.41 regarding kart numbers to allow 3 digit numbers.
  • The Board is planning to implement the following price increase as of Oct 1:
    • Bronze Membership with One Driver – $300  (up from $240)
    • Silver Membership with One Driver – $750    (up from $540)
    • Additional Family Member Driver – $65           (up from $50)
    • Practice for Bronze Member – $15                     (up from $10)
    • Front Row spot – Annual with Membership- $300, Per Race – $25  (up from $250/$20)
    • Race Pre-Entry:  $100 Non Member, $60 Member     (up from  $90/$55)
    • Onsite RaceDay:  $125 Non Member, $85 Member    (up from $105/$70)
  • There are 4 Board of Director Openings, and two candidates so far.  We’ll need nominations/applocations by the July 8 meeting.
    • Paul will be stepping down from the Presidency and from the board.
    • Bill Scheets’ term is up, but he will run for one more term and agrees to serve as Secretary.  Bill would like someone to take over Membership responsibilities by Jan 1.
    • Richie Underwood is not seeking another term.
    • Casey Rogalski is not seeking another term.
    • Rich Alten is seeking election to the board.
    • The election will be open July 22 through Aug 5.  Successful candidates take office Aug 12 Meeting for a two year term.
    • Each Candidate should provide the following by July 8 to secretary@pkra.com:
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