Updates for the May 4th Practice Day

Registration on www.bikereg.com/nhka for the May 4th practice day at Cannan Motor Club will close on April 30th at 6pm. Please remember that your name and DOB must match what you entered for your membership. For example: Michael vs Mike. If I signed up for my membership as “Michael” that’s the name I need to use when I register for events; “Mike” will not work. Also remember, transponders are not needed for this event.

The practice day will run clockwise on Half Track 1. This will also be the configuration for Race 1 on June 8. We are all set with help moving barriers at the track. Thank you to everyone who volunteered!!!!

The first tire order has arrived. If you pre-ordered tires you can simply pick them up at the track on May 4th. You can also pick them up at the office in Easton, MA before the practice day. Or we can ship them directly to you.

Be sure check your driving gear. Especially your helmets. We will not allow out of date helmets at any time, including practice.

Snell Foundation Ratings

All 2020 Snell and SFI Ratings are Legal

No Longer Legal: Snell SA, M and K 2010.
SFI 24.1/2005 (Youth), 31.2a, 41.2a,24.1/2005,
3.1/2005, 41.1/2005

It’s Time to Register for the First Event of the Season!

The 2024 season of the NHKA Racing Series is finally here! Our first event will be on May 4 at Canaan Motor Club. This will be an all-day practice for our returning drivers and a separate Karting Safety Course in the morning to give all our new drivers a fun and educational first on-track experience.

Registration on www.BikeReg.com/NHKA launches Friday April 12 at 6pm. The deadline is April 30 at 6pm. All approved 2024 NHKA members should sign up for their respective classes. All new drivers who sent in a membership application should sign up for the Karting Safety Course. Old-school mail-in registrations will also be accepted, but must be received at the office by the April 30 deadline.

We are still waiting on a few outstanding minor waivers. Those drivers will not be able to register on BikeReg until we receive their completed release forms at the office.

The first shipment of LeCont tires is on the way. We’ll be placing another order shortly. So if you know you’ll need tires on May 4 send in a tire order form now instead of risking the track-side supply running out.

Thank You to All Our 2024 Members!

Woot woot! We have 151 confirmed members for the 2024 season. This includes 27 new drivers. Please join us in welcoming and helping them to get up to speed.

Memberships are no longer available through BikeReg. If you missed the deadline, you can still purchase a membership by submitting a membership application by mail or email. Thinking nah? Keep in mind that non-members cannot register for events online and are subject to non-member entry pricing. C’mon, save some money and commit to joining us for what promises to be a very fun season.

Stay tuned… we’ll be opening registration for our first event on BikeReg very shortly!

Will You Return Your Minor Release Form Already!!!

Out of the 50 annual minor release forms we sent out by request, there are still 26 outstanding. Remember, we must have your completed form at the office BEFORE your 1st event. We will NOT accept annual minor driver forms at the gate at any time. So PLEASE return yours as soon as you can to avoid any unnecessary last-minute scrambling and possible disappointment.

Woo Hoo!
The Season is so Close it’s Time to Order Tires!

The racing season is just around the corner, so we will be putting in a tire order very soon. We will still be running LeCont Reds in the Briggs 206 and World Formula classes, and LeCont Whites in the TaG classes. LeCont White rain tires are also available. Order today by clicking here.

We can deliver to the track, you can pick up at the office or we can ship via UPS to your door. If you wish to purchase tires by the case we can do that, however all case purchases must be pre-ordered. We will also have tires for sale at at the track.

CKNA Spring Nationals
Some of our NHKA drivers got a head start on the season by participating in the CKNA Spring Nationals in Charlotte, NC last weekend. There were more than 500 entries which makes it very tough just to make it into the finals. Some of our drivers did well while others had issues. However, after facing such a high-level of competition everyone came home a better driver. Congrats to all!

NHKA Membership
The deadline for membership registrations is at the end of this month. We have over 100 members registered so far, including 12 rookies and a few familiar faces returning after taking a few years off. Don’t wait too long! Get your membership today at www.bikereg.com/NHKA

The 2024 Season is Revving Up!

By our last count 22 drivers from New England/NHKA will be at the Charlotte Motor Speedway kart track for the Cup Karts North America Spring Nationals March 2-5. This is a huge national race for Briggs 206 powered karts. Let’s cheer them on!!!!!

Back at the office we are working to be ready for opening day on May 4th. Will you be ready??? By now you should have started to prep your kart and renewed your NHKA membership. If not, get yourself over to www.BikeReg.com/NHKA and sign up now. While we do not intend to cap membership rolls this season, but we will consider it if numbers start getting crazy again.

We will be welcoming at least 10 new members/drivers in 2024. They’ll all be participating in the required Karting Safety Course on May 4. (We will have additional safety courses throughout the season.) There’s room for more if you’re interested in unlocking your inner racer. Click here to learn how.

Also, if you have requested an annual minor release package, please return it ASAP.

Lastly, please keep long-time racer and member Rich Blanchard’s family in your thoughts. His wife Kristy was involved in a very serious car accident in Miami and is now home recovering.

Corner Workers Needed

A few of our regular corner workers have retired and/or moved on to other ventures. If you or anyone you know is interested and able to commit to the full season, these paid positions:
Require a commitment to work all 9 events in 2024.
Pay per race day. Usually 8:30am – 5pm.
Include free lunch.
Training and instruction provided by the NHKA.

If you or anyone you know is interested in getting paid to spend nine days outdoors watching great racing, please contact us directly at [email protected] for details.

Have You Renewed Your NHKA Membership for 2024?
Thank you to everyone who has renewed so far. Not you? Not to worry. All 2023 members in good standing in 2023 have until March 29. Why wait when it only takes a few minutes to guarantee your racing season? Do it now at www.bikereg.com/NHKA

Have You Completed a New Minor Waiver for 2024?
Don’t forget, if your driver is under the age of 18 you must submit a new notarized minor waiver for the 2024 season. Request a waiver package via email at [email protected]

The 2024 Season Begins!

We hope everyone had great holidays. We also hope that you received, or gave, some really cool kart racing stuff.

It is now time to start our 2024 season. We will be making some minor adjustments to our race day scheduling, rules and procedures. Most of which were discussed at our annual banquet back in November. We will work to keep you all up to date through email and the website as we go along.

All 2023 NHKA members in good standing may renew their membership for 2024 on www.BikeReg.com/NHKA starting Monday January 8 at 5pm. It will close on Friday March 29 at 5pm.
That gives you plenty of time to renew your membership. 81 days. 1,944 hours. 116,640 minutes. So don’t wait until the last one to get it done!!!!

All non-members must send in a membership application. Current members may renew via the membership form if they prefer. Please make checks out to KEI.

Email to:
[email protected]

Mail to:
KEI
7 Renker Drive
So. Easton MA 02375

Please remember to indicate the class you intend to race. You’ll also need to indicate your kart number. We are still using a non-repeat number system, so will contact you if there are any conflicts.

New class structure:

New Driver Safety Course
Kid Kart
206 Cadet
206 Junior
206 Senior
206 Masters
World Formula Light
World Formula Heavy
TaG Senior
TaG Masters

Ready. Set. GO!!!!

Recap of the Annual Members Meeting

We tried something different this year by holding the banquet and members meeting before the holidays and we think it worked out well. Attendance was great, with 160 racers, friends and friends on hand to honor our champions and have some fun.

At the members meeting portion of the event we discussed adjustments to the class structure. Given the low participation in TaG Junior, we’ve decided to no longer offer it as a championship class. Drivers who participated in 2023 can race with us in 2024, but will be on track with another TaG class, and not race for position or points. The Shifter class has also been cut due to low attendance. Again, any shifter drivers who have supported NHKA consistently will have the opportunity to get out on track with another class.

The fuel rule for the 4-cycle classes was also discussed. We are considering allowing pump gas from a single source designated by the NHKA. Although pump gas requires more maintenance, the cost is considerably less. That said, the current spec racing fuel would still be allowed. Stay tuned for our final decision on this.

We also discussed an adjustment to race day procedures. We will be adding a Karting Safety Course session to the morning practice schedule. If it’s determined that the new drivers would benefit from more practice, a separate race group will be added.

The 2024 schedule was also adjusted slightly. While all of the dates are the same, May 4 will now be an open practice. (All NHKA legal karts are welcome. Other karts may be allowed per approval.) We will also offer new driver Karting Safety Course sessions and instruction all day.

2024 NHKA Racing Series
May 4 Practice Day
June 8 Race 1
July 13-14 Race 2 & 3
August 3-4 Kartmania/Race 4
August 24-25 Race 5 & 6
September 14 Race 7
October 5 Race 8

In the coming weeks we will be updating our membership form, rule book, class structure, new driver program, etc. We will also fill you all in on any other updates.

We are extra excited to welcome Tom Prioli on board as our new “Co-“ everything. Tom has vast knowledge of karting as a racer and as a karting businessman. He will assist with the race directing and as well as every aspect of the race day.

We are also gathering more people to help out on race days so our events run more smoothly for everyone. We have volunteer positions open for anyone who is interested. Most do not require a whole-day commitment – some are in the morning, others in the afternoon. And of course, we will make sure you don’t miss your driver’s race.

That’s it for now. We hope you too will be able to take some time to relax and enjoy the holiday season with your family. As always, thank you for racing with the NHKA!!! Have a great off season!!!

Congratulations to the 2023 NHKA Champions
and All Our Racers

What a season! Congratulations and thank you to all our champions for competing at a level that elevates the quality of the on-track action ever higher. Thank you to all our competitors who come back race after race a little smarter, a little quicker and just as determined. Thank you to all the family and friends who cheer us on as we chase our dreams. Thank you to our corner marshals who watch over us and keep us safe no matter what the sky is throwing at them. And thank you to the NHKA staff and everyone who volunteers to make all this crazy fun possible!

Jackson Blanchard – Briggs 206 Cadet

William Tyler – Briggs 206 Junior

Cooper Rettich – Briggs 206 Senior

Tom Rosenfeld – Briggs 206 Masters

Brayden Hatch – TaG Junior

Alex Gomes – TaG Senior

Tom Prioli – TaG Masters

Ryan Archambault – World Formula Light

Tom Rosenfeld – World Formula Heavy

Final Details for Saturday’s Banquet

We are ready to celebrate our 2023 NHKA Racing Series Champions at this Saturday’s awards banquet sponsored by LeCont Tyres. The top 5 in each class will receive trophies and prizes. A buffet-style lunch will be served, and there will be a raffle with great prizes. But before all that, we’ll be holding our annual members meeting to discuss class structure, race day procedures, the new driver safety course and the 2024 schedule.

White Birch Function Hall
222 Central Street
Hudson NH 03051

Saturday November 4
1pm Doors Open
1:30pm Members Meeting
2pm Food Served
3pm Award Ceremony

See You There!!!!