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FYI
10-01-2000

Sad News, Again!

Rex Hays, 79, long time friend to kart racing passed away on August 12, 2000. Hays and his wife Dorothy were deeply involved in the sport for four decades with the International Kart Federation (IFK). They were also instrumental in organizing the Northwest Gold Cup series. Hays, another of the “Pioneers Of Karting”, is survived by wife Dorothy, and six children (Melinda, Nancy, Peggy, Ann, Patti and Rex, Jr.). Our condolences to the entire Hays family and to our sport. Rex enthusiasm and dedication to karting will be sorely missed.

Naperville Grand Prix Net Big Bucks

The Naperville Grand Prix, Naperville, Illinois (West Suburban Chicago) ran its 9th annual charity kart race on Sunday, September 24. Notwithstanding the threat of rain all day, the event, one of the largest charity events in the U.S. with over 400 drivers competing, came off without a hitch. The event, through the downtown streets of one of the fastest growing communities in the country, netted the Exchange Club approximately $35,000. The money will go to local and county human service agencies whose task is to prevent domestic violence and child abuse. Connecticut-based Dino USA provided the modified race chassis, helmets and timing equipment.

Another Seminar Added To Kart Expo

“Oval Track Kart Set-up” is the latest discussion to be added to the growing list of racing seminars being presented at the 2001 Kart Expo in St. Charles Illinois on February 17-18, 2001. This seminar, presented by John Nuttall of the Raceway Kart Association, is geared toward the novice or anyone who would like to know how to set-up their chassis for LTO (Left-Turn Only) racing. As always, all seminars are free to attendees of Kart Expo, the only show designed for the entire kart racing industry. For more information, click on the Kart Expo logo on this site.

Sponsor On Board

In a related story, Liberty Suburban Chicago Newspapers has signed on as an associate sponsor of the show and will provide advertising and pre/post show coverage to over ¼ million subscribers in the suburban Chicago area. Spokesperson, Bob Cycon, said, “We are excited about being a sponsor of the 2001 Kart Expo and hope the show is a huge success and will remain in the Chicago-area for years to come.” For more information, contact Kart Expo at: Phone: 630-653-7368 or e-mail: karting@msn.com

Hawaii State Nationals In November

The Hawaii State Nationals are scheduled for November 24-26, 2000 on the Island of Maui, near Wailuku, Hawaii. The event will be running only 7 classes from Junior Briggs to 125cc Shifters. For complete information contact: Ken Money, Vice President of the Maui Go Karters Association at: PO Box 3111, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 96793. Telephone: 808-891-0372, Cell Phone: 808-276-5062. E-mail: mauikart@gte.net

Canadian Steve Pickering Gets Champ Car Ride

Former Canadian karter now race car driver, Steve Pickering, who moved from karts to Formula Ford this season, struggled a bit in the Ford series but looked upon it as a learning experience. Obviously, he has learned well and showed great potential as he was offered a three-race ride in the LA Rainbow Racing’s Champ Car in that series. Next year, Pickering hopes to run the Grand Prix in Montreal and the Molson Indy in Toronto.

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