First up on the day was HPV-1 Jr and Kartel's Luis Tyrell grabbed the pole with a 39.122. Tyrell was determined after Day 1 as he proved to be the man to beat. Luis won the heat race uncontested by 6.6 seconds over Kartworlds Cole Davis. Tyrell did the same winning the Main Event. Bordogna's Kyle Kaiser was second and Davis third.

Iame Cup masters took to the track and Mat Kattanek got fast time with a 36.168. Mat won the club race opener the weekend before, and continued his quickness on Sunday. Mat won the Heat race but MMI's Kevin Knight looked like he would bring the battle to Mat in the Final. The start of the Final had Emmick's Lance Grimm pushing Kattanek to the front and himself to second. Grimm would keep Knight behind him for most of the race allowing Kattanek to roll to the victory. Two laps to go Knight made the pass on Grimm to come home second leaving Grimm for third.

Sr. Superbox Light was on the track with a dismal 4 karts. Bixler went wire to wire for the win. Jr TAG saw a first time IKF Winner. Cody Kay got fast time with 35.701. In the Heat Cody Kay led early. MMI's Kelsey Nilsson ran down Kay and made short work as she grabbed the lead to victory. Starting pole in the main, Nilsson got the lead by the first turn and drove away for an uncontested victory. This was Kelsey's first IKF Win. Kay was second and Ryan Garcia third.

Formula 80 Masters was up next and Rick Gutzke made his IKF return by grabbing the pole with a 36.844. Gutzke got the Heat race win, but Emmick's Tony Rodriguez was charging from the back as Tony never got a lap in qualify and started from the back. The main looked to be a good race, but Gutzke ran to an easy victory as Rodriguez went out on lap 6. MMS Racing Engines Cody McKinney was second and Emmick's Chuck Hastings third.

IAME Cup Sr. was on track and Daniel Moffet got pole with 35.266. In the heat Moffet faded fast into the clutches of Ram Mechanical's Cody Hodgson and Kartel's Neil Alberico. On the start of the Main Kartel's Chris Scribner got the lead from Hodgson and looked as if he would walk away similar to day 1. Scribner faded fast and by midway Hodgson took control of the race. Cody Hodgson cruised to victory. Scribner was second and Alberico third.

Last up was HPV-2 Jr. Kartel's Brendan Phinny got pole with a 36.495. Phinny was tough all weekend and rolled to both the heat and Main event victories. The battle was for second. Kartworlds Marvin Gardner held the spot early but teamate Kiel Spaulding battled to take it over. Gardner brought the fight back but MMI's Kelsey Nilsson snuck by to take over third. The battle for third began and Spaulding ran off. Nilsson and Gardner traded the position a few times before Nilsson got it for good with a few laps remaining. Phinny, Spaulding, and Nilsson were the top three.

Next race for the IKF Region 11 Series is at Shasta Kart Club in Redding CA April 12-13. NorcalKarters.com will be there for news updates, pictures, podcast and swag.

The first class up for 2008 were the Kid Karts. Jerett Tachovsky got pole with 49.450. In the Heat race Michael Brauer brought a hard charge late to get the win from the 5th starting position. In the main however the driver to beat was Chloe St. George. Leading most of the laps, St. George looked to be the winner but with a few laps to go, Brauer again made a hard charge to pass St. George and get the victory. Brauer wouldn't make it past tech, bumping St. George up for the winner. Vincent Duggan was second, and Jeremy Kay third.

Next up was Jr Comer. 20 Karts to the class and Bordogna's Kyle Kaiser got fast time with a 39.694. Kartel's Luis Tyrell put the heat on Kaiser in the Heat race but Kaiser prevailed for the pole sitter in the main. Kartworlds Cole Davis gave Kaiser a good push on the start of the main hanging Tyrell out for third. Tyrell would struggle to pass Davis and this would allow Kaiser to open up a big lead. Hard Charging Austin Dement from the MMS pit had to come from the back because of not completing a lap in qualifying. DeMent would pass both Davis and Tyrell for second. Kyle Kaiser was the winner, Austin DeMent and Luis Tyrell third.

IKF TAG took to the track and Kartel's Chris Scribner put it on pole with a 35.192. Scribner got a good push on the start of the heat from MMS Racing Engines Mike Botelho. Scribner got the easy win in the Heat for the pole position for the Main. Scribner again got the push in the main and cruised to victory. MMI's Cody Hodgson was second and Mike Botelho third.

Shifter 80 Sr was up next and Two Time Champion Robert Towne from Fastech Racing got the pole with 36.513. With an all Fastech Racing Front row, Towne got the hole shot over teamate Sean Forbes in the heat for an easy victory. In the main, Towne Looked to cruise once again but Emmick's Colton Filkill stayed close, but Towne got the victory. Filkill was second, and Kartel's Adam Booker came home third.

14 karts in the HPV-4 class and Kartel's Brendan Phinny got pole with a 36.264. Phinny was tough all day, winning the heat to start pole in the Main. On the start of the Final Phinny again got the hole shot. This time Leading Edge's Brett Felkins stayed close enough to take advantage of any mistakes, but Phinny was flawless and got the victory. Felkins was second and Cody Kay third.

Jr. Superbox only had 4 karts. Kay was the pole sitter with a 37.906.  Kay went wire to wire for the win. Ryan Garcia was second. 12 4-cycles came to play at Blue Max, and Brady Halbasch got the pole with a 40.070.  Brady was the man to beat as he got both the Heat and Main event wins. Tyler Agan got fast time in the main with a 39.991 and finished a close second. Trevor Agan was the winner in the Jr 2 Animal and  Jason Gentry won World Formula with Brent Redmond second.

Last on the day was another new class for 2008 and that was HPV-3 Sr. Kartel's Neil Alberico got pole with 36.915. Alberico won the Heat race but Fastech's Bryan Stephenson found some speed late and turned a faster lap time setting up a battle in the Final. Alberico got the holeshot on the start of the main but Stephenson stayed close. Stephenson mounted several challenges on Alberico, but the rookie held tough for his first Senior win. Stephenson held second, and Anthony Snow third.

After a great 2007 season Cody Hodgson is eager to get the 2008 season underway. It’s going to be Cody’s second year racing in the senior ranks and he is ready for any challenges that lie ahead. Cody will be racing for Gary Richter owner of Panavise Racing alongside teammate Brady Halbasch in IKF Region 11 TAG, Prokart series in S1 and occasional western stars of karting events. During the off season Cody put his full focus towards starting his jump into car racing. He attended the Skip Barber Racing School and a lapping day in a Skip Barber R/T2000. After doing so he was selected to be one of the 50 drivers to run in the Skip Barber Karting shootout. For four days Cody was involved in a variety of driving exercises and interviews with instructors. With not much experience in the car Cody showed strong improvement and the ability to keep working forward even after doing a BIG 360 in the famous turn 17 at 120 MPH. “words cant describe the feeling you get going into turn 17 at 120 MPH, it’s the true definition of driving on the edge.”

Along with Cody’s extensive karting schedule he is going to try to fit in a few Skip Barber Regional races and a few test days along with a few races in a late model stock car. For more info on Cody’s racing schedule and his new on track driver development program checkout CodyHodgsonRacing.com

For the 2008 season MMS will be offering their services for the I.K.F. Region 11 events, starting this weekend at the Blue Max Kart track in Davis, CA.

Team Parilla/Leopard engines for both TaG and Iame Cup classes are for rent for these events. Also on hand will be Tilletson “Big Mouth Carburetor’s” for Jr. and Sr. Tag Classes and Iame Cup.  These products will be available to purchase or rent on a race-by-race basis.

So far, Cadet hot-shoes Logan Bearden, Austin Self and Satino Ferrucci have been using the MMS products for both the WKA Manufacturer’s Cup and the Florida Winter Tour. Additionally, senior drivers Edward Fortier and Pat Iannucci use MMS power in the Tag category.

The items for sale or rent are available by phone and are a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please call Mike Botehlo at 775.322.4549. Any additional products, and services, will be available track-side at each event.

Danny Bordogna spent much of the offseason preparing for 2008. Much of that preperation is paying off early for the Rancho Cordova Engine Builder.

Club Race #1 at Prairie City Bordogna Racing Engines started tallying the wins early. Bringing home a total of 5 wins. Cole Davis Won both Jr. Comer and HPV-1, while Jacob Koeberlein, Cole Trickel, and Nitro Sommers all filled up the podium with Cole.

Bordogna had the same results in HPV-2 with Justin Cole taking the win, with both Troy Buckman and Ashley Gilmore joining Justin on the Podium with another Bordogna Podium sweep. Troy Buckman got the win in HPV-4 jr and Shelby Sander third. Jaimie Sander won the HPV-4 class for Bordogna as well.

Danny Bordogna is proving his success on the track with his loyal drivers running up front and showing glimpses of mere domination. Bordogna is running in the Norcal Club tracks, and both IKF Region 7 & 11 series in 2008.

This past weekend, IKF Region 7 Round 2 raced at Buffallo Bills (Las Vegas). The Bordogna Drivers showed speed all weekend, making the second consecutive Pole position in the Comer class with last years  I.K.F. champion Jonny Norris. Jonny however,  had bad luck in the main event with a collision with another driver in turn 4, the other new Bordogna Driver  Kyle Kaiser, brought home the fastest lap in the heat race and 2nd place in his 1st race at Region 7.
 

Bordogna's  drivers will be at Davis the this weekend for the Round#1 IKF Region 11 if your interested in joining the Bordogna Racing Engines Team, you can  find more info at http://www.bordogna.us
 

First up on the day were the Kid Karts. Jarett Gilmer got the pole but Vincent Duggan got the PreFinal win due to some great lapped traffic driving. On the start of the Main, both Gilmer and Duggan ran side by side through turns 1-2-3 and down the hill until Gilmer got it to lead the first lap. Duggan would stay close until they reached lapped traffic. This time it was Gilmer that showed he could work the lappers also extending the lead to victory. Duggan was second and Zach Corbitt third.

Jr 1-2 Cycle was next and Cole Davis got the pole. Kartworld's Hunter Corbitt gave Davis a good push on the start, and Davis would feel the pressure from Corbitt throughout the the race but would stand tough for the win. Davis started pole in the Final and this time Corbitt was along side him sharing the front row. The two drag raced to the first turn and thats where the race was won. Corbitt hung tough all race with Davis but Davis was the winner. Corbitt was second and JR Razcko third.

Sr Superbox Light had 8 karts and David Bixler was the man to beat all day. Bixler got the pole and the heat race win. Bixler got the lead early in the Main and ran with it. Chris McGarry was second with Zach Clemens third.

The most impressive class of the day was the 4-cycle crew. Mixed with Briggs Animals and Yamaha YF200's there were 11 karts in the class. Billy Bowerman was the guy to beat in this one. Bowerman got the pole with a 38.975. Bowerman pulled to an early lead allowing the guys behind them to battle it out. Bowerman was the winner, Tim Johnson won the battle for second over third place Cory Medovich.

The mixed class of Shifter 80 Masters and Shifter 80 Sr. was on the track next. Tony Mangini was fast in Sr. 80 Shifter. The lights were over 5 seconds til green all day. Watching Mangini work his feet on the start was phenominal. Mangini got the pressure from Jeremy Abshire in the Final but held off for the victory. In Masters Scott Deselms was in a class of his own nearly keeping up with the Sr.'s and getting the win.

National Cup Sr. looked to be a great race. Kartel's Tyler Espinosa got the pole by a few tenths but in the PreFinal, the top three were pushing each other around the track. They finished how they started but this setup a close one for the Final. In the Main Espinosa hit setup and gapped the field in a hurry claiming the victory. Chris Hill broke and Justin Wolff was second, Jody Kelting third.

HPV-1 Cadet was filled with Karts and JR Razcko got fast time. In the heat the top four stayed close with Razcko getting the pole for the Final. In the Main Jacob Koeberlein was the man to beat. Koeberlein was the winner. JR Razcko was second with Kartworlds Hunter Corbitt third.

HPV-2 was loaded with a stellar field. Cambrian's David Vasquez was fast all day getting the pole. In the PreFinal David got the early lead and held it. The main was set for an epic battle of Norcal's best with Leading Edge's Brett Felkins alongside Vasquez. On the start Vasquez's row railed the outside of Felkins with Felkins catching a tire and spinning off in turn one. The Big winner from the start was Kelsey Nilsson going from 8th on the grid to third after turn one. Vasquez ran uncontested to the victory with Nilsson second. Kartel's Andrew Peeler came home third.

In Sr Superbox Heavy Jim Waltz looked to be the man to beat, Waltz got the pole and the Heat race win, but in the Final, Phil Shelton got the lead early, and held it to victory.

The most entertaining race of the day was National Cup Masters. Ben Schrener got fast time but Tim Denham got the heat race win. In the early going of the Final, Denham led but Mat Kattanek stuffed it on the inside of the Corkscrew getting the lead and feeding Denham to the vultures behind him. The line was Denham, MMI's Kevin Knight, Schrener, and Crazy Ray Zarick. Zarick attempted a move on the inside into turn putting Schrener into the barriers, Knight off the track and Zarick in the pits from a black Flag. Kattanek was the winner with Tim Denham second, and Kevin Knight third.

Next weekend Blue Max will be hosting IKF Region 11 Race #1. Pictures from MarkRobinsonPhotography.com

Northern CA (March 6, 2008) – Trackmagic is excited to announce Mike Speed as the 2008 Trackmagic factory race team manager. Drivers Alex Speed and Will Martindale will be competing in the Snap-On Stars of Karting national schedule in its ICC and Spec classes with support from Wunder Bar.  Trackmagic will be teaming up with Swedetech Maxter engines, and Mike is confident, “power will not be an issue”.

Speed will guide the R & D as well as testing for all Trackmagic chassis.  His longstanding reputation for excellence is sure to be a winning combination with Andrew Alfonso’s desire to offer the best possible racing product. “Andrew’s enthusiasm and vision for Trackmagic is something I knew I could get behind,” says Speed.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Trackmagic,” says Alfonso. “One of my goals since taking over Trackmagic has been to work with the Speed’s. Scott and I grew up racing together, and I am no stranger to Mike’s work ethic and dedication. Alex’s winning record speaks for itself. He’s incredibly talented and I will enjoy watching him in black and yellow.” Andrew continues, “I have been following Will Martindale and have seen his skills develop over the years. He’s a nationally ranked TAG class driver and has a great shot at bringing Trackmagic a number of wins this season”.

According to Mike, the Speed’s return to Trackmagic seems like a homecoming. “Trackmagic was Scott and Alex’s first sponsor,” explains Mike. “They both won their first national championships with Trackmagic; Scott in Jr. 1 and Alex in Jr. 60 shifters. We’re all so happy to be able to return to our karting roots”.

Mike adds Trackmagic to a list of experiences he is grateful for.  “I would especially like to thank the Lobaugh family at MRP, Ronni Sala at Birel and TM for their support and for allowing me to pursue this great opportunity with Trackmagic,” says Speed.

 “I feel confident that the Trackmagic / Speed partnership is a perfect fit,” says Alfonso. “It continues our efforts for American ingenuity and further insures our commitment of offering the highest quality, American designed kart chassis”.

First up were the Kid karts. Stockton one of the few tracks that allow blueprinted kid Karts. The Racing that was put on display by the young 5-8 year olds is amazing. Jarrett Gilmer led early. Michael Brauer and Vincent Duggan stayed close until the leaders hit lapped traffic, and the Experience of Gilmer paid off as he checked out. The battle was for second. Vincent Duggan was very aware of Brauer as twice a lap he checked his mirror to see where Brauer was. They switched positions a few times, but Duggan showed his power and held off Brauer for the position. Brauer came home third.

Jr 1 Comer took to the track with a full field of 13 karts. Curt Paul sat on pole. Paul got the lead from the start but had the top six in tow. Joseph LaRosa and Alexis Lewis began to battle for fourth allowing the top three to break away. Lapped traffic allowed Curt Paul to open a gap for the lead and Blake Murdock and ex Kid Karter Justin Yanez took the gloves off for the battle for second. When the checkered flew MMI's Curt Paul got the victory Leading Edge's Blake Murdock second, and Cambrian's Justin Yanez third.

Jr. Puma Sportsman provided a great show with Norcal's Jr 2 ace Brett Felkins under the Leading Edge Banner. Felkins dominated most of the day but got trained on the start falling to fourth. As Felkins attempted a pass on second and third, Felkins looped in turn one and fell to sixth 8 seconds behind the leader. Felkins looked out of contention for the win as MMI's Taylor Acamo had checked out on the field. Felkins caught the pack racing for second, and passed them one at a time. Five laps to go Felkins made his run towards Acamo. He made the pass for the lead with two to go and got the win. Acamo finished second, and Andrew Colombini was third. Jr. Sportsman's Matt Chase and Eric Turner raced with the Puma's and were very even on speed. Matt Chase was the Jr. Sportsman winner.

The 60 cc Gazelle provided a great race as the top three all stayed in draft for the race. Stockton Hot Shoe Curt Paul however has been putting in quite the track time at Stockton as of late and showed his strengths. MMI's Curt Paul got the win. Austin Keller and Willy Defresne were the top three.

New class for this year was the 125 National Cup Sumo. Brad Clark dominated the first heat, But spun in the second heat and Tim Weaver got the pole for the Final. Weaver got the early lead in the main and Brad Clark followed. Clark Had problems and Weaver got the win. Carlos Cano won the 80 shifter division over Wayne "Mr. Ski Body" Bundy after he suffered a broken gear box.

125 National Cup Light carried some of the big boys in Norcal. Cody Hodgson got fast time and was the man to beat all day. Bryan Eady and the Diede brothers, Cody and Troy, tried to stay close to Hodgson, but Cody ran away with an easy one. The Diede's and Eady had a battle of their own for second. The 125 Stock Honda Shifter driver Bryan Eady from Leading Edge won the battle. Cody Diede and Troy Diede followed for the top four.

125 National Cup Masters had a full field with nine karts. Darren Leipelt got the pole, but from the start Kevin Knight got the lead and the pole position for the Final. From the green of the Main, MMI's Kevin Knight had the lead. Leipelt put the pressure on Knight, but that fueled his fire. Knight ran the protective line as Leipelt pushed him around the track. Knight got his first win in a 125 cc TAG. Leo Montero got bumped to second and Todd Jundt was third.

John Modderman looked to be the man to beat in National Cup Grand Masters, started pole for the final after heat race wins. But Modderman spun on the start and collected another kart. Randy Medley got the lead on the start and never looked back, beating a stellar nine kart field. David Leipelt was second, Perry Cole third.

HPV-2 Jr was last on the day, and Felkins again was looking tough. Wyatt Nilsson spun on the start ending his day. Kathryn Cornell from Leading Edge took her fight to teammate Brett Felkins. Felkins had none of it however, pulling out to a big lead with a few laps to go. Felkins got the win with Cornell second.

Next race at Stockton Motorplex is March 22nd. Testing is open at Stockton Motorplex every wednesday night for Weenie Wednesday. Pictures provided by Extreme pictures.