West Texas Karting Association

A few pics from the parade

Come see us at the Odessa Christmas parade

For refrence, Rimrock Raceway was built in 1960 and is identical to Go-Kart Raceway

Here’s the story of the cutest racing idea ever! #hotrodhistory #gokarthistory #gokart #kurtiskraft #rosebowl

This was the first post after this page's creation in 2015. Thank you Glen Cherry for the history lesson

Texas Sprint Racing Series first visit to Rimrock Raceway produces exciting weekend in penultimate race of 2023 championship.

https://ekartingnews.com/2023/08/09/race-report-2023-texas-sprint-racing-series-midsummer-mashup/

Don’t forget today is the last day for early registration prices!

For more information visit https://www.texassprintseries.com

26 pre-entry opens THIS Wednesday, June 28th at noon PDT. (12PM). Classes are expected to sell out and all classes will start capped at 44 entries. Please note: we will ONLY expand classes that have sufficient waitlists. So to guarantee a spot in any class, you need to be in the first 44 entries.

Registration is open for a test day at Rimrock Raceway. July 3rd the Monday after Amarillo sign up now.

Test Day TSRS West Texas Karting association on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

We are having a cleanup day Sunday, June 25th.
You can come in the morning from 8am-noon or in the evening from 8pm- til whenever. It is mandatory that you come help or race entry fees will increase substantially. There will be a list of things in the shop that need to be done.

We are having a meeting this Sunday 5pm. Need to discuss TSRS and clean up

Well the track conditions where a little crazy but we are racers and we raced.

Race day this Sunday June 11th.
Be sure to register and do you waiver online.

Club Race 4 June 11th West Texas Karting association on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Monday, June 12, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

https://wtka.speedwaiver.com/bmqtw?qr

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

Club Race 4 May 21st West Texas Karting association on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

Our next club race is May 21st.
Practice starts at 8am-10am
Drivers meeting is at 10:15am
Racing starts right after that.
Don’t forget to pre enter and do your speed waiver. If you wait to enter the day we will charge a $30 fee for late registration and for putting us behind. Don’t be that Racer

Warm up start at 10:30am
Qualifying 5 mins
Heat 1 7 mins +2 laps
Heat 2 7 mins + 2 laps
Finals 14 mins + 2 laps

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/club-race-4-may-21st-rimrock-raceway-west-texas-karting-association-618549

https://wtka.speedwaiver.com/bmqtw

Club Race 4 May 21st West Texas Karting association on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

Next club Race is April 30th. Registration is open now. Make sure you also do the E-waiver.
If you don’t do E-waiver you won’t be able to race. All this is to help speed up everything on race day. Racing starts at 10:30 am. Drivers meeting 10am.
Open practice 8am-10am
Format will be

Warm up 7 mins+2 laps
Qualifying 5 mins plus 2 laps
Heat 1-7 mins plus 2 laps
Heat 2-7 mins plus 2 laps
Finals 14 mins plus 2 laps

If you don’t register online you will pay a late fee.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/club-race-3-april-30th-rimrock-raceway-west-texas-karting-association-922138

https://wtka.speedwaiver.com/afahg

Club Race 3 April 30th West Texas Karting association on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

Because they're f**king magical

https://imola.motorsportreg.com/coachs-corners-why-do-we-love-race-tracks/?fbclid=IwAR0L2R_1swPyJBrLEejLe8IKwPtlL3gQwjpR2san6eJrTB-_wKQINdz8B1s_aem_AaLi1rCzVUcrkTimGBZnrPJb6BJTf4hGmKUSdDPSV_JVIkEmADLisj-jvtRXgaf9f92fdF6AxW6cupMvsSIICV6PhZJBmRnUuRWZXePp4dqhfsQ55mIICVFfBxC8Njd533eLzzk6ZRlNBC_yEoXmtRZr

Coach's Corners: Why do we love race tracks? - Hagerty Motorsports In his latest column, Ross Bentley examines why we clear our schedules, pack our bags, and travel to race tracks.

We have a club race scheduled for Easter Sunday. Need to find out who all plans on coming? May have to move it to a later date if not enough are racing.

If you are needing VP fuel we now have a shop across the street that is selling it. Tall City Racing fuel. Contact Jake Thon 432-556-6458
He will deliver to the track

Forgot to post the KA100 class podium.

Next race is april 9th. See you then

Our club race this Sunday has been postponed due to weather. We will reschedule for a later date TBD.

Our Friends at HCKC made the papers.

Hill Country Kart Club (HCKC) was featured in the San Antonio Express-News this Thursday! The article will run again tomorrow Saturday February 25, 2023 in the Drive Section. HCKC 2022 Annual Awards Podium Winners names are included - Check it out!

Jake Daugherty Photography
San Antonio Express-News
Audi Dominion

We are can't wait to see you soon for our Winter Warmup at Speedsportz

We are excited to offer 206 Heavy and Open Shifter this year in addition to our regular lineup of Honda Kid Kart, Micro Swift, Mini Swift, 206 Cadet, KA100 Junior, 206 Junior, KA100 Senior, 206 Senior, and KA100 Master. All classes will be capped at 42.

Pit Requests are also open inside of registration, check our website for more information.

http://msreg.com/TSRS2023round1

2023 Race Schedule:

All races will be held on Sunday mornings
Gates open 8:00am
Drivers meeting 10:30am
Races start at 11:00

Feb 26th
March 19th
TSRS Speedsportz March 24-26
April 9th
April 30th
May 21st
TSRS May 26-28th TBA
June 11th
TSRS Amarillo June 30-July 2nd
June 25th
July 9th
July 30th
TSRS Rimrock August 4-6th
August 20th
September 10th
TSRS September 15-17th TBA
October 1st

All right, all right all right first race of the year February 26th and the weather looks amazing so far!!!!
Practice starts at 8-10am. Drivers meeting is at 10:15 racing starts at 10:30. Please register ahead of time and make it easier on the scoring people.

Club Race 1 February 26th West Texas Karting association on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Rimrock Raceway, Odessa, TX - null

Anyone needing a bad fast k100.
$2850 comes with working harness and pipe

We've had our annual club meeting and there are some changes.

First off we are no longer having a president and vice president. Instead we now have a 4 person Board of Directors that will make club decisions. If the vote between the 4 is even, Scott Cherry will be the tie breaker. This years Board members are Dakota Hampton, JR Renfro, Temple Cox, and Steve Craig.

Kart Rules are
Briggs rules for LO206 and
SKUSA rules for all other classes.

Shop stall spaces are $150 due on the first of every month or $1200 a year up front.

Club membership is open to anyone for $300 per year for the first member. Each additional member under 18 is no extra charge.

Membership includes full access to track during non business hours and when the track is clear. If lights are needed there will be a $100 charge. Members will be notified if there is a track restriction.

Members will receive a 15% discount on Rimrock rental races and league night at regular price.

Practice sessions will 15 min each, unmonitored, and broken up into separate classes for kid karts, cadets, 206's, KA100's, X-30's, and Shifters at our discretion.

NO DRIVING KARTS OR MOTORIZED VEHICLES THROUGH THE PITS.
Push your kart through the pits.

No fueling, air pressure, or kart adjustments allowed on starting grid.

NO CUSSING OR FOUL LANGUAGE in the pits or around Rimrock customers.
Rimrock Raceway is a family environment.

NO CUSSING AT OR HARASSING RIMROCK EMPLOYEES. If you are not a Rimrock employee you are not allowed in the score tower, flag stand, or on the track during business hours.

Pit areas will be kept clean. Any trash you make leaves with you.

No tent stakes in the pavement

Complete safety gear is required anytime you're on the track. Helmet, driving suit, gloves, neck brace, and close toed shoes.
Neck braces and rib protectors required for jr classes.

Neck braces and rib protectors strongly recommended for all classes

Any driver with less than 5 club races (at any track) must wear a brightly colored "X" on the back of their helmet and rear number panel.

2023 Race Schedule:

All races will be held on Sunday mornings
Gates open 8:00am
Drivers meeting 10:30am
Races start at 11:00

Feb 26th
March 19th
TSRS Speedsportz March 24-26
April 9th
April 30th
May 21st
TSRS May 26-28th TBA
June 11th
TSRS Amarillo June 30-July 2nd
June 25th
July 9th
July 30th
TSRS Rimrock August 4-6th
August 20th
September 10th
TSRS September 15-17th TBA
October 1st

Here are the Briggs LO206 rules for 2023

https://www.briggsracing.com/support/news/2023-briggs-stratton-206-rule-set-released?fbclid=IwAR2zmR6HMt33KVPsOZH0hklcfKOZ2HDQR4H8JXu5Yhv-lP9dzO8GDAQQOzc

2023 BRIGGS & STRATTON 206 US and Canada RULE SETS RELEASED - Briggs Racing Engines Each 206 racing engine is assembled by hand in Milwaukee, WI. using tooling and dies specifically for racing for unparalleled performance parity.

Sunday 4:30 will be our yearly meeting. All dues are due at that time.

We are excited to announce that Rimrock Raceway will be hosting the penultimate round of the Texas Sprint Racing Series August 4-6 later this season!

This will be the largest regional event in this season, so be sure to mark your calendars to come compete or just catch all of the action trackside!