Hi Members,

Just some clarification on the decision that was made to reschedule our club run last weekend.

The decision to reschedule the race meeting was made between the clubs track curator, Dave McIntrye, and the exec committee late on Saturday afternoon after Dave had spent in excess of 13hrs on Friday and Saturday trying to save the track. The issue with the track was not so much moisture/water in the track as it was the softness of the racing material. The composition of the track was very soft to the base meaning that if we raced with 130 karts, as we had hoped for, the track would have been destroyed down to the base and possibly jeopardised the track for the rest of the season. This is not the outcome we want in a state title year.Yes, our sport is dangerous and is 75% of why we race, though weneeded to protect the race track, the clubs biggest asset. The track was suitable to run 20 rookies who weigh 50-60 kilos but not 130 karts, some weighing over 180kilos. After keeping a close eye on the track all day Sunday, the correct decision was made.The track was still very soft Sunday afternoon. With regards to a rescheduled date, we will advise as soon a suitable date is found.

Yours In Dirt Karting

Dan Horton and 2013 Executive.