F100 SoCal Round #4 Race Recap

Another great day of ultra-competitive and affordable racing at F100 SoCal Round #4!  See below for all the info from the 4th round of the 2017 F100 SoCal season:

Updated points standings are now available, please see the following link:

https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Organizations/234806/Championships

PLEASE NOTE, if there are any mistakes in the points standings they are unintentional.  We apologize for any misspellings and/or any calculation errors.  Please contact F100 to discuss if you believe a mistake has been made.

Results from the event are available at the following link:

https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Race/61513

Bring-a-friend Discount Motorsportreg account credit request form:

https://goo.gl/forms/9Cyfs7VOJbh5AUOl2

First-time Racer Discount Motorsportreg account credit request form:

https://goo.gl/forms/MlxCNBFobh8ybJRa2

F100 California Shootout is Saturday October 28th!  Stay tuned for more info!

F100 SoCal Round #4 is SATURDAY, September 23rd at Grange Motor Circuit!

On SATURDAY, September 23rd, F100 heads to Grange Motor Circuit for Round #4 of the 2017 F100 SoCal season.

Pre-entry is NOW OPEN.  Pre-entry closes THURSDAY, September 21st at 11:59pm.  PLEASE PRE-ENTER EARLY, IF YOU ARE ABLE.  EARLY PRE-ENTRY, AND PRE-ENTRY IN GENERAL, WILL HELP F100 A GREAT DEAL IN THE PLANNING FOR THE EVENT.  Please see the following link to pre-enter:

www.motorsportreg.com/events/f100-socal-championship-round-4-grange-motor-circuit-formula-100-karting-series-961506

Directions to the track:

https://goo.gl/maps/ARsKPJctPLK2

Race day schedule: Gates will open at 7:00am. Driver's Meeting at 9:30am. Racers must be at the track by 9:00am. Additional morning practice begins at 8:30am.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-socal-championship

Race Day Announcements:

1. MDG Karting is placing a tire order for Maxxis SLR tires TODAY, Thursday, September 14th.  If you would like to order tires for the race from MDG, please get your orders NOW

2. F100 has added an FC1 TaG Cadet class for Mini-Swift and Mini-Rok engines for this race and the remainder of the season.

3. At track entry prices for members and entry pricing for non-members has changed.  Please see the status update link below.

4. FK2 and LO206 racers will run two pea-pick heats and a main event.  There will not be a timed qualifying session for FK2 and LO206 racers.

Important Links:

- F100 Status Update

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/09/f100-detailed-status-update.html

- Discount Request Forms for Racers

Bring-a-friend discount (-$15)

First time racer discount (-$15)

- F100 Clean Racing Video

https://youtu.be/foQgsRz9bME

- Maxxis SLR tire online order form

https://maxxiskartracing.com/product/maxxis-slr/

- Additional Morning Practice Information

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/03/quick-guide-socal-championship.html

- F100 Tech and Safety Reminder

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/12/f100-2017-important-safety-and-tech.html

- F100 Class Name Explanation 

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2015/02/need-help-deciding-which-f100-class-is.html

- F100 SoCal 2017 announcements

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/01/f100-2017-information-reference.html

F100 - Detailed Status Update

Racer,

F100 would like to provide you with further detail on our plans moving forward. 

The 2017 season has presented some unique challenges.  Below are some of the solutions F100 has devised as we close the 2017 season. 

PRICING FOR F100 SOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Our mission is to provide an affordable race series with no compromise on product or competition.  Therefore, F100 member pre-entry will remain at $69.  However, both the Non-Member and member at track entry price will increase to $99.  All discounts, including the First-Time Racer Discount and the Bring-a-Friend Discount, still apply.  F100 Membership will remain only $69, and is discounted in the middle of the season, meaning that racers can now pick up an F100 Membership for only $39 for the remainder of the 2017 season!

2017 F100 SOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP - As huge supporters of the karting community, F100 was devastated to announce the cancellation of the F100 SoCal Championship race at Apex Karting Center on July 22nd.  F100 is excited to announce that the December 2nd race at Grange Motor Circuit will now be added as the Final Round of the 2017 F100 SoCal Championship!

DELETION OF CLUB CHALLENGE - F100 loves supporting our local clubs, tracks and race series, and the Club Challenge was a great idea to help achieve this goal.  Unfortunately, the Club Challenge races have not worked out as hoped.  We realize the Club Challenge was also confusing for racers, and we feel cancelling the Club Challenge will help alleviate this confusion.  In 2018, F100 will continue to look for new ways to support our local clubs, tracks, and series. 

F100 CALIFORNIA SHOOTOUT - The California Shootout will now be a one-day, stand-alone event on Saturday, October 28th. Come join us at this fun and ultra-competitive event with numerous prizes- including cash!  More announcements to come.

TAG CADET -  F100 wants to provide Cadet racers a place to race.  In order to do this, F100 will add a new FC1 TaG Cadet class for Mini-Swift and Mini-Rok engines!  This new class will go along with the current FC1 Comer class, for Comer 80 engines, as the 2 Cadet class offerings from F100.

BOARD - F100 is introducing two new elements to the F100 decision making process.  First, more kart enthusiasts have been involved in the decision making process.  Second, F100 is introducing a Racer Advisory Board, comprised of 3 to 5 racers voted in by their fellow racers each year.  This Racer Advisory Board will provide feedback and comments to the F100 Board of Directors.  This will help streamline the process of receiving racer feedback and implementing changes designed to address the feedback received.  More information on the Racer Advisory Board coming soon!

MORE RACES IN 2018 - F100 has been hard at work preparing for 2018.  We have some very exciting plans, including new tracks and locations (TBA), more races and even new classes.  Exciting announcements coming soon!!

WEBSITE - Within the next few weeks, F100 will unveil a brand new website that is both more user friendly and more visually appealing.

Pre-entry for the next F100 SoCal race opens this week.  An email will be sent as soon as pre-entry opens.  Stay tuned!

If you have any questions or comments, please email formula100kartingseries@gmail.com.

See you at the track,

F100

F100 Club Challenge Rd #3 is THIS SATURDAY, August 26th at Apex Kart Track

On SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th at Apex Kart Track in Perris, CA, F100 hits the track for the third round of the 2017 Club Challenge season! You don't want to miss it!

Please see the following link for directions to the track:

https://goo.gl/maps/UfACn2M7a9Q2

WHAT IS THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

The Club Challenge harkens back to the early days of F100, when F100 was a traveling group that ran only a few classes as part of local club races. For the Club Challenge, F100 will join with local clubs for their club events. Local clubs will run the show. This means that racers will register the day of the race (pre-entry is not offered by most host clubs) with the club and the clubs will be responsible for the entirety of the race day. F100 will be on-site to provide support to the club and racers, as needed. F100 will give racers in the applicable classes points towards the Club Challenge Season Championship for each and every official Club Challenge race. 

There will be no daily trophies awarded through F100 directly, but if the host clubs provide trophies F100 will make sure those are handed out. F100 will award year-end championship trophies at the end of the Club Challenge season. 

The Club Challenge is a great way for all racers to join in on the F100 fun while supporting local clubs!

WHO CAN RACE AT THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Subject to certain limitations, everyone is welcome to race at the Club Challenge. THIS INCLUDES ALL LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 racers. The goal is to have very large fields to add to the local club races and to have a fun day of racing for all participants and we welcome all racers to participate!

WHAT CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

Only certain classes are offered at the Club Challenge. FK2, FK1 Senior, FK1 Masters and LO206 classes will be offered. If there is enough demand prior to the race, we will also run the FC2 and FJ2 classes.

FK1 Senior and FK1 Masters are the only classes that will be given points towards the Club Challenge Season Championship.

The Club Challenge is designed for racers to enjoy a fun, friendly and competitive day at the track!

WHAT ARE THE TIRE RULES FOR THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

The Level 1 classes utilize the Maxxis SLR as their spec tire. If you do not have Maxxis SLR tires you will not be eligible to race in the Level 1 classes, however, you will be eligible to race in the regular Level 2 classes. The regular Level 2 classes utilize an approved tire rule. LO206 classes utilize the Bridgestone YLC tire.

For more information, please visit the Club Challenge page on the F100karters.com website and the Club Challenge class structure on F100karters.com/rules.

F100 is designed to provide a competitive, fun and cost-effective racing environment for all our racers. F100 firmly believes in clean and safe racing on track in order to ensure that all racers are able to compete on a level playing field in order to maximize racing fun and limit expensive repairs. In order to help facilitate clean racing on track, F100 has created the following video that explains the basics of what F100 expects from our racers on track. Please see the following link:

https://youtu.be/foQgsRz9bME

   

F100 2017 Memberships are now available! If you wish to become an F100 member and take advantage of all the benefits that membership provides, including number priority, inclusion in the season points championship, and race day entry fee discounts, please purchase your membership by visiting the following link.

msreg.com/F1002017membership

Maxxis SLR tires, the spec tire for the Level 1 classes, are available from your local F100 supporting shop, through F100 directly or from Goldspeed USA. The total cost for a set of tires purchased through F100 supporting shops is slightly lower than a set of tires purchased from Goldspeed. To order your tires directly from Goldspeed, please see the following link. Shipping charges and additional fees may apply:

http://goldspeed.maxxiskartracing.com/product/maxxis-slr/

F100 has released a class name explanation to help alleviate possible confusion. Please see the following link:

http://www.f100karters.com/Quick%20Guide%20-%20F100%20Classes.pdf

The Formula 100 Karting Series - Status Update

Dear F100 Racers,

Following the event last weekend, I’m sure many of you are wondering about the status of The Formula 100 Karting Series.

First, I would like to sincerely apologize for the cancellation of the race at Apex on July 22nd.  I understand this caused a great deal of disappointment and was a significant inconvenience to you all, and for that I sincerely apologize.  Like F100, each racer puts a great deal of time and effort into an F100 race day, and I would like to sincerely apologize for my inattention to the dedication, effort and energy that all of you show to F100.

As most of you know, our dedicated karting community came together and the event at Apex went on.  The event captured the full spirit of F100 with fantastic racing by dedicated and passionate racers who banded together to have a race day despite obstacles.  The enthusiasm and energy shown for F100 by all of you was fantastic and a testament to the success of F100's mission.  F100 is by Racers for Racers, and the Apex event was a testament to this.  This show of unity is akin to how F100 started and has succeeded for so long and the fact that after all these years our racers still feel the same desire and passion for F100 that was present at the beginning is a great indicator for the future of F100.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the Apex event happen - your dedication and efforts are greatly appreciated.

The vision and intention of The Formula 100 Karting Series has and will continue to be one that encourages and nurtures a fun, competitive, and PURE RACING experience.

I am excited to announce that F100 has brought together experts in the karting community to assist in building from our solid foundation to provide each of you with the uncompromising racing experience you deserve.  This Board of great people and fellow racers will assist in the management of the series to ensure F100’s success as the series grows and continues to build momentum toward the future.

I hope you will continue to support The Formula 100 Karting Series and enjoy the PURE RACING experience F100 has always intended to provide.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The status of The Formula 100 Karting Series is as follows. Currently, the race schedule REMAINS EXACTLY as previously published on F100karters.com. We will have announcements in the coming weeks.

Please stay tuned for information regarding our event last weekend.

Sincerely,

Sebastian Bacon 

President - The Formula 100 Karting Series

F100 SoCal Championship Round #4 is SATURDAY, JULY 22nd at Apex!

On SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, F100 heads to Apex Kart Track in Perris, CA for Round #4 of the 2017 F100 SoCal season. 

Pre-entry is NOW OPEN.  Pre-entry closes THURSDAY, JULY 20th at 11:59pm.  Please see the following link to pre-enter:

www.motorsportreg.com/events/f100-socal-championship-round-4-apex-kart-track-formula-100-karting-series-378880

INTRODUCING new discounts for racers; the BRING-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT and the FIRST TIME RACER DISCOUNT.  The BRING-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT is open to all racers that have raced with F100 or F206 previously who bring a friend that has never raced with F100. This discount may be used multiple times throughout the season, there is no limit, but your friend must be a new to F100 or F206 racer each time in order to receive the discount. The FIRST TIME RACER DISCOUNT is open to all racers that had never raced with F100 or F206 previously who participate in their first event with F100 or F206. Discount may only be used once for first time F100 or F206 participants only. With the advent of these new discounts/credits, racing with F100 or F206 is more affordable and rewarding than ever!

Please use the forms linked below to request the appropriate discount after the race and to view the requirements to receive each discount:

Bring-a-friend discount (-$15)

First time racer discount (-$15)

Please see the following link for directions to the track:

https://goo.gl/maps/ynRZXjRH1Ek

F100 is designed to provide a competitive, fun and cost-effective racing environment for all our racers.  F100 firmly believes in clean and safe racing on track in order to ensure that all racers are able to compete on a level playing field in order to maximize racing fun and limit expensive repairs.  In order to help facilitate clean racing on track, F100 has created the following video that explains the basics of what F100 expects from our racers on track.  Please see the following link:

https://youtu.be/fDjfsP5B83c

Maxxis SLR tires, the spec tire for most Level 1 classes, are available from your local F100 supporting shop or from Goldspeed USA.  We recommend all racers order their tires as soon as possible to ensure we have enough supply for race day.  If anyone is having trouble getting tires for the race, please contact F100 directly.  To order your tires directly from Goldspeed, please see the following link.  Shipping charges and additional fees may apply:

http://goldspeed.maxxiskartracing.com/product/maxxis-slr/

Please see the Fast 100 Karting Blog for an important tech update and reminder:

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2016/12/f100-2017-important-safety-and-tech.html

F100 has released a quick guide to our class structure to help alleviate possible confusion when choosing an F100 class to race in.  Please see the following link:

http://www.f100karters.com/Quick%20Guide%20-%20F100%20Classes.pdf

Also, please see the Fast 100 Karting Blog for a reference page for all the recent F100 SoCal 2017 announcements:

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/01/f100-2017-information-reference.html

The race day schedule, as well as other information about the race day, is now available.  On race day, gates will open at 1:00 pm, Additional Practice starts at 1:45 pm and the Driver's Meeting is at 3:45 pm.  Racers must be at the track by 3:15pm.

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-socal-championship

Please see the following link for more information regarding Additional Practice:

http://fast100karting.blogspot.com/2017/03/quick-guide-socal-championship.html

F100 Club Challenge Round #2 Race Recap

F100 Club Challenge Round #2 is in the books!  Another great day of F100 racing with close competition on the track and camaraderie and fun in the pits!  F100 would like to thank all the racers who took part in the second Club Challenge race of the season and would also like to congratulate all our podium finishers!

F100 would like to thank Bakersfield Kart Raceway, their kart club and their racers for hosting F100 Club Challenge Round #2.  The race day was very well organized and the staff did a great job of ensuring that all racers had an enjoyable race day.  We look forward to working with Bakersfield Kart Raceway in the future and we hope to see some Bakersfield racers at future F100 SoCal events!

Updated points standings are now available.  Check out all the info at the links below:

Updated points standings are now available, please see the following link and click on the Points Standings button to view:

http://www.f100karters.com/f100-club-challenge

http://www.formula206karting.com/schedule

Please note, if there are any mistakes in the points standings they are unintentional.  We apologize for any misspellings and/or any calculation errors. Please contact F100 to discuss if you believe a mistake has been made.

Our next race, F100 SoCal Championship Round #3, is Saturday, July 22nd at Apex Kart Track in Perris, California.  A big turnout and fierce competition is expected for this afternoon event.  Stay tuned for more info!

F100, F-206 Club Challenge Round #2 is SATURDAY, JULY 8th in Bakersfield, CA! COME RACE UNDER THE LIGHTS!

On SATURDAY, JULY 8th at Bakersfield Kart Raceway in Bakersfield, CA, F100 hits the track for the second round of the 2017 Club Challenge season! F100 expects another large turnout in the traditional F100 classes, as well as continued growth in the F-206 classes. You don't want to miss it!

The gates open at 10am. There will be open practice from 10am to 7pm. Open practice is free if you register and pay for the race. Racing starts at 7pm. There will be two heats and one main event. The main event grid will be set by the average finishing during the heats (Peapick). $65 entry fee and $10 for pit passes. No transponder is needed for this event.

Please see the following link for directions to the track:

https://goo.gl/maps/Urs6nVKbu2x

WHAT IS THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

The Club Challenge harkens back to the early days of F100, when F100 was a traveling group that ran only a few classes as part of local club races. For the Club Challenge, F100 and F-206 will join with local clubs for their club events. Local clubs will run the show. This means that racers will register the day of the race (pre-entry is not offered by most host clubs) with the club and the clubs will be responsible for the entirety of the race day. F100 will be on-site to provide support to the club and racers, as needed. F100 and F-206 will give racers in the applicable F100 and F-206 classes points towards the Club Challenge Season Championship for each and every official Club Challenge race. 

There will be no daily trophies awarded through F100 directly, but if the host clubs provide trophies F100 and F-206 will make sure those are handed out. F100 and F-206 will award year-end championship trophies at the end of the Club Challenge season. 

The Club Challenge is a great way for all racers to join in on the F100 and F-206 fun while supporting local clubs!

WHO CAN RACE AT THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Subject to certain limitations, everyone is welcome to race at the Club Challenge. THIS INCLUDES ALL LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 racers. The goal is to have very large fields to add to the local club races and to have a fun day of racing for all participants and we welcome all racers to participate!

WHAT CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

Only certain classes are offered at the Club Challenge. FK2, FK1 Senior, FK1 Masters and LO206 classes will be offered. If there is enough demand prior to the race, we will also run the FC2 and FJ2 classes.

FK1 Senior, FK1 Masters and LO206 classes are the only classes that will be given points towards the Club Challenge Season Championship.

The Club Challenge is designed for racers to enjoy a fun, friendly and competitive day at the track!

WHAT ARE THE TIRE RULES FOR THE CLUB CHALLENGE?

The Level 1 classes utilize the Maxxis SLR as their spec tire. If you do not have Maxxis SLR tires you will not be eligible to race in the Level 1 classes, however, you will be eligible to race in the regular Level 2 classes. The regular Level 2 classes utilize an approved tire rule. LO206 classes utilize the Bridgestone YLC tire.

For more information, please visit the Club Challenge page on the F100karters.com website and the Club Challenge class structure on F100karters.com/rules.

ATTENTION BRIGGS LO206 RACERS: Come race in the new Formula 206 set of classes within the Club Challenge, SoCal Championship and California Shootout, specifically for Briggs LO206 racers. For more information on the Formula 206 classes please see the following links:

http://www.formula206karting.com/

F100 is designed to provide a competitive, fun and cost-effective racing environment for all our racers. F100 firmly believes in clean and safe racing on track in order to ensure that all racers are able to compete on a level playing field in order to maximize racing fun and limit expensive repairs. In order to help facilitate clean racing on track, F100 has created the following video that explains the basics of what F100 expects from our racers on track. Please see the following link:

https://youtu.be/fDjfsP5B83c

   

F100 2017 Memberships are now available! If you wish to become an F100 member and take advantage of all the benefits that membership provides, including number priority, inclusion in the season points championship, and race day entry fee discounts, please purchase your membership by visiting the following link.

msreg.com/F1002017membership

Maxxis SLR tires, the spec tire for the Level 2 Clubman classes, are available from your local F100 supporting shop, through F100 directly or from Goldspeed USA. The total cost for a set of tires purchased through F100 supporting shops is slightly lower than a set of tires purchased from Goldspeed. To order your tires directly from Goldspeed, please see the following link. Shipping charges and additional fees may apply:

http://goldspeed.maxxiskartracing.com/product/maxxis-slr/

F100 has released a class name explanation to help alleviate possible confusion. Please see the following link:

http://www.f100karters.com/Quick%20Guide%20-%20F100%20Classes.pdf