ICE-Breaker, Feb. 28, 2009

[Announcer Dude]

ICE-Breaker at GMP - Feb. 28, 2009
After weeks and weeks of waiting, the 2nd Annual ICE-Breaker is finally upon us.
We can't wait to see everyone and we are excited about kicking off the 2009 racing season.

1st pre-ICE-Breaker Practice (weather permitting)
Feb. 22, 2009 - Sunday afternoon practice
Gates will open at 11am, practice from 1pm until 5pm
$5 per person gate admission

2nd/Final pre-ICE-Breaker Practice (weather permitting)
Feb. 27, 2009 - Friday night practice
Gates will open at 3pm, practice from 5pm until 9pm
$5 per person gate admission

1st Race of 2009 - Ice, Ice baby! (old school)
Feb. 28, 2009 - 2nd Annual ICE-Breaker
8:00 a.m. - Gates open
9:00 a.m. - Tech/safety inspection
10:00 a.m. - Practice begins
Noon - Qualifying begins (features to follow)

Additional info
* ALL feature races will be 20 laps
* Transponders will be used in ALL classes
* $55 per class entry fee (this includes the $5 transponder fee)
* Payback will be 50% (1st), 25% (2nd), 15% (3rd) and 10% (4th)
* ICE-Breaker trophies for ALL 1st place finishers
* ALL karts must complete safety tech before qualifying begins
* Ronald will add $50 dollars for every 10 entries in a class (so if you have 20 karts in your class, GMP will add $100)
* Please don't forget that fire resistant pants/jacket or jumpsuit is required for ALL champ drivers.

RUNNING ORDER
Rookies
Purple Plates
Super Heavy
Medium
Blue Plates
Sr. Champ - Clones
Jr. Sportsman Champ -Purple
Heavy
Limiteds
Jr. Sportsman Champ - Blue
Lite
Jr. Champ - Clones - 13 to 17 yr olds, restrictor plate required
Sr. Champ - Flatheads
Clone Flat Karts
Gold Plates
Sr. Animal - 360lbs, 15 yrs and older

Gate fees
13 yrs old and older - $12.00
6 to 12 yrs old - $7.00
5 and under - Free

Is it me or does it seem like 6 months (or longer) since we last raced?

Less than 2 weeks and counting!
jt

[Announcer Dude]

Ladies and Gents,

I was reminded today (by Chabo) that some of you may not be aware of another really cool karting web-site. If you are not familiar with this site, it's 4cycle.com

If you have never visited this site, I would encourage you to do so because there is a TON of karting related info there. From upcoming races to karts that are for sale.

The web address is 4cycle.com
Once you get to this site, click on FORUMS at the top of the page.
After that, click on TRACK ANNOUNCEMENTS.
After that, click on SOUTHEAST.
After that, click on the G.M.P. ICE-Breaker thread.

This thread has lots of info related to our opening race on Feb. 28 including the $800.00 dollars in additional prize money that Bridal & Formal Boutique - House of Tux and Thunderbolt Racing have donated.

If you have trouble finding information on 4cycle.com, plz give me a call at 228-385-6093 and I'll do my best to walk you through it. You will be surprised at the amount of info on this site.

Call with questions,
jt

[Announcer Dude]

Plz read the updated race order in our GENERAL DISCUSSION section.

jt

[Announcer Dude]

Ladies and Gents,

I just spoke with Ronald and he wanted me to let everyone know about the below listed items.
1. ALL junior drivers, under the age of 18, must complete a Minor’s Release Form before competing at any Gulf-Coast Motorsports Park race (including the ICE-Breaker). This form will need to be completed and signed by the parent or guardian of every junior driver. Since this is a new year and racing season, this form must be completed (even if you raced with us last year).
2. Missy will be at the track for our practice this Friday night so if you would like to complete this form before ‘the mad rush on Saturday’, she will have these forms in the concession stand.
3. Finally, don’t forget that ALL plate drivers will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate.

Less than 4 days and counting!
jt