Vancouver Island Kart Racing

As we sadly say goodbye to a place that has been a big part of so many people's lives we would like to thank a few people that brought karting back to the speedway and make it possible.

A huge thanks to Darrell Midgley and Daryl Crocker that saw the importance of karting to the growth of new racers and supplied the facility . The Copp and Reaume families for starting and running Victoria Karting. Cory Meeres and Steve Peckford for take taking their turns at running it . Aubrey Copp , Kim Ferry and Bailey Midgley Crocker for doing the scoring . Scott Campbell. Ian Walker ,David Street ,Terry Arlitt ,Quinn and Charlotte Pearson , Craig Roberts, Johnathan Reaume, Peter and Jessi Morris and Melvin Pallister Family for track set up . Kevin for being a great EMT and helping and many other ways . The original EMT that I sadly don't remember his name but someone will fill me in . This is just a short list that I can remember but to all those that made karting happen Thank you !

To all those that ran karts, crewed and cheered the drivers on . Thank you for your part in making 15 years great.

Thank you and best of luck to Vancouver Island Safe Speed Association for working on finding a new site for the Speedway .

These are the remaining Karting dates scheduled this season:

Karting at VIMC on Saturday Sept 10th
Karting at WMP on Monday Sept 12th (Road Course Finale)
Karting at WMP on Saturday Sept 16th & 17th (Oval Finale)
Karting at VIMC on Sunday Sept 18th (Summer Series Race)
Karting at VIMC on Saturday Oct 8th (Summer Series Race)

The Sunday Sept 11th Road Course Finale at Westshore Motorsports Park had to be rescheduled to Monday Sept 12th.

Do what you can to support VIMC Races; they will be the future of Karting next season!

Due to a scheduling issue, the Karting date currently scheduled for Sunday September 11th has been moved to Monday September 12th.

Gates will open at 5pm for setup; racing will start as soon as setup is done.

This will be the final Karting Event at Westshore Motorsports Park.

This Monday August 29th will be the last Monday evening kart race .We will get karts on the track at 5:30 as the nights are closing in now. This should allow a full program. There will be one last sprint kart race date Sunday September 11th . Both Sunday and Monday evening kart racing this summer has seen some great racing . Thanks to all the participants for making it a fun time.
Lets all take the opportunity to run this track for the last few times .
See you Monday .

The next Karting date is this Sunday afternoon August 14th . Only a trio of sprint track races left . Last Monday the drivers did a great job with clean racing and being ready to run the races back to back getting in one practice, time in, two pre finals in a final before dark . Well done drivers ! $40 including your transponder for drivers and $20 for non drivers .Free in the stands Gates open at 1:00. Racing at 2:00 . Hope to see you there for a fun afternoon of racing at this historic track.

The next karting date is this Monday August 8th. Gates will open at 5:00 and we will begin racing as soon as possible to take advantage of the day light. With great weather and only 4 races left this summer we hope to see you out for an enjoyable evening of racing. .

The next kart race is this Monday July 25th . Gates open @5:00 pm . We are down to our last 5 races so lets take advantage of the dates we have left . Please drivers bring out some good sun glasses or tinted visor as the sun gets low in the sky and we all have experienced what that is like .The last race date went very well , lets continue that for the final 5 . See you Monday for some enjoyable kart racing.

The next kart race is This Sunday July 17th. Gates open at 1:00 racing at 2:00. $40 per drive with transponder $20 for non drivers . Check out Deuce Days in the morning, race your kart in the afternoon . The perfect day :-)

A quick reminder the next kart race is this Monday July 11th . Gates open at 5:00 pm . We will get the karts on the track as soon as possible to make the most of the daylight . $40 for driver with transponder ( yes there will be scoring) $20 for nondrivers . The weather looks great so lets get out and take advantage of the last summer of racing at this track. See you there 😀

Inquiring Minds want to know... Here is a tentative schedule for Next weekend July 1/2. These are a rough estimate. As we get closer to the event, we'll be able to dial them in a bit more.

We'll open a signup sheet in the next few days so we can see who is planning to attend. Watch for that soon!

A reminder this coming Friday June the 24th will be our next kart race. Gates open at 5:00 pm practice at 5:30 racing 6:00 . $40 for driver including your transponder . $20 for non drivers . This is a work day for most but if you can get there early to help set up please do .

There will also be four Monday nights added on July 11th and 25th and August 8th and 29th as well as the previously listed Sundays July17th Aug 14th and Sept 11th . Lots of Kart racing this summer . Please take advantage of the last summer of karting at the track that holds dear in so many if our hearts .

Scheduling Change:

Sunday June 19th has been rescheduled to Friday June 24th.

Gates will open at 5pm; Practice at 5:30, Racing at 6. We’ll run until the light becomes an issue.

Please spread the word.

Our next regular session at Westshore Motorsports Park is not until Sunday June 19th.

In the meantime, we will be preparing for the OVAL races scheduled May 21, May 22, and June 11. On Thursday May 12th and Thursday May 19 there are open practices from 5-8pm. Pit passes are $30 each session. We will be running Karting practices at least 4 times each night for approximately 10-15 minutes depending on kart count. There is no layout for this, the karts will be racing on the full size oval track.

We will use the practice timing information to make decisions on how the run groups will look for the May 21,22 and June 11 races. We recommend all racers who want to run the Oval Races attend at least one of the two practice sessions. Anyone unable to attend who would like to race the oval will need to contact the event organizers for prior approval.

Enjoy the weekend, hopefully the weather holds off for this weekend's VIKA event at VIMC. Hope to see you all at practice next week!

The next kart race at Westshore Motorsports Park is the Sunday May 1st. Gates open at 1:00, racing from 2:00 til 6:00 . Set up about 12 :45 when swap and shop is all out . $40 for drivers with transponder $20 for nondrivers . Free in the stands to watch . The weather looks dry so we will see you there to have an enjoyable afternoon of kart racing .

Bookmark this link for Waiver sign in:
https://westernpromo.speedwaiver.com/

We have added an Annual Child Waiver for anyone 18 and under. This must be completed by both parents/guardians prior to entry to the track. Once this is completed the first time, the minor will need to show the same photo at each event for the season, but will not be required to complete a new waiver each event.

The next kart race for at Westshore Motorsports Park is this Saturday April 16th .Track set up @ 7:30 ,gates open at 8:00 with racing from 9:00 to 1:00 . $40:00 for drivers including transponder . $20 for non drivers , free to watch in the stands . There will be a loonie hotdog bbq again . The weather looks good so please come out and support the last season on Canada's oldest running speedway . Lets all have a great time this summer.

For those that have been asking: schedule for the remainder of the season for weekend events at Westshore Motorsports Park.

Waivers will be at: https://westernpromo.speedwaiver.com/

Updates about the three Oval Tracks nights, and the July 1/2 weekend will be coming soon.

Weather looks dry at this point for Saturday ! Please bring a pen tomorrow to fill in your kart check sheets . See you tomorrow .

Online waiver system is coming to the track.

Here's our first look. For anyone who is attending this weekend. Please follow the link and fill out the waiver. It will be very helpful if you do it before you arrive on Saturday!

https://westernpromo.speedwaiver.com/qcndn

SpeedWaiver.com Sign your waiver online and save time at the track with SpeedWaiver.com

The next karting date is now a week away Saturday March 19th . Gates open at 8:00 drivers meeting 8:50 and racing from 9:00 til 1:00 . Please come help set up the track at 7:30 and tear down after the race . $40 for driver including transponder . $20 for nondrivers . free to watch from the stands . Hotdog bbq and hot chocolate will be available again for a loonie each
Safety is the first importance . Driver did an excellent job last race with clean starts and races .Thank you ! Lets continue that this race . There will be an on track brake check when you go out for your practice . Karts that don't pass will have to correct the problem before they continue . There will also be a safety check list to fill out . More to come.
Please come out and support the final season of racing at this location and lets all have an enjoyable safe season

Just a quick reminder as we have had a few questions on start time . Track set up is 8:30 am tomorrow . Back gate opens at 9:00 . Drivers meeting at 9:50 . First karts on the track at 10:00. Racing until 2:00. Weather looks good . See you all tomorrow . Bring your loonies for hotdogs and hot chocolate . Bring a mug if you can .

This Sunday is our next race for Vancouver Island Kart Racing . We want all drivers to enjoy their races and leave looking forward to the next race date . The racing in the last half of 2021 was clean and had very few incidents . Last race date broke this pattern . Lets put this behind us and get back to good clean hard racing.

Pulling out of line or passing has never been allowed before passing the start line on the start of the race . For the next race going three wide before exiting the blue barriers only on the first lap will not be allowed . We want a clean safe start and a clean race.

Many have commented that they enjoy the bbq so hotdogs and hot chocolate again will be offered for a buck each . Please come and help set up the track and tear it down after .

The next race date will be
March 19th 9 to 1
April 16th 9 to 1
May 1st 2 to 6
Jun 19th 2 to 6

See you all Sunday and lets have a great day of racing

Thank to everyone for coming out to Westshore Motorsports Park this past weekend! Great turnout for how cold it was.

Next Event at Westshore Motorsports Park has had a schedule change:
Karting is now scheduled for February 20th instead of the 19th.

Gates will open at 830am on February 20th for setup.
Karters can buy Pit Passes starting at 9am.
Pit Meeting at 950am, with first Practice Session at 10am.

We'll have a complete season schedule posted very soon.

If you can't wait until February 20th to get back on track, check out our friend over at vika.ca who have a Karting date at VIMC on Feb 12th.

Weather looks good for Saturday . Gate opens at 9:00 ,drivers meeting at 9:50 ,first group on the track at 10:00 and racing until 2:00 . Track set up at 8:30. Please come and help . Only those helping with track set up will be let in before 9:00 :-) .
There will be hot dogs and hot chocolate again for a loonie each. Please bring a cup if you can. Please be on the grid ready to go onto the track while the group ahead of you is running so everyone can get the most track time ,
See go Saturday and lets had a great enjoyable 2022 of karting at Westshore Motor Sports Park !

Happy New Year.
The First two dates for Vancouver Island Kart Racing will be Saturday January 29th and Saturday Feb 19th the rest of the dates to be posted shortly . Same great rates of $40 for driver including transponder and $20 for non drivers . Free in the stands . The hotdog bbq and hot chocolate went well so that will continue . A loonie for each . Times should be the same 8:30 set up, gates open at 9:00 and racing 10 til 2:00 . This will be confirmed . This will be the 15th year for karting back at Westshore MotorSports Park Lets make it a great one !

Merry Christmas from Vancouver Island Kart Racing . Thanks to all those that made 2021 an enjoyable year of kart racing at Westshore Motor Sports Park . We hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Years and hope to see you all again in 2022 for another fun year.

There is no snow . We are good to go. See you at the track

Racing is a go for tomorrow Saturday Dec 4th but with the chance of snow check face book at 8:00 am tomorrow for an update . A call will be made then if we have an accumulation. There will be hotdogs and hot chocolate so remember to bring your loonies and toonies . Please bring your insulated cups. There will be some disposables but we want to keep down on the waste. Also remember to switch out the dark helmet visors to clear. They must be down on the track.

Dec 4th will be the next race. Weather looks good and the track is good to go after the recent flooding. There will be a hotdog bbq and hot chocolate for a toonie if the shelves are not bare . Track set up at 8:30 (please do not enter the pits before 9:00 if not helping) Back gate opens at 9:00 , drivers meeting at 9:50 ,first class on the track at 10:00 with racing til 2:00 . Please note which class you follow and be gridded up so we can get as many laps for everyone as time will allow. Please come out and help with set and and tear down, A big thanks to those that helped last race date. $40 for drivers including transponder $20 for crew and spectators free to watch from the stands . See you on the 4th

The next karting date is this Saturday November 13th . Track set up at 8:30 am Please come and help ! Gates open at 9:00 drivers meeting at 9:50 first karts in the track at 10:00 with racing until 2:00. $40 per driver which includes a transponder. $20 for crew or spectator. Free to view from the stands.