The 2009 West Coast National Winners - Richard Westeyn, Pete Johnston, Cameron Barttlett, Brad Hysell and Blake Johnson
This weekend, the famed indoor track at the Fairgrounds in Red Bluff will host the 5th annual West Coast Outlaw Kart Nationals. For five years this event has been recognized as the biggest, most important event in Outlaw Kart racing. Since its inception, each year hundreds of the finest kart racers in the world make a pilgrimage to Red Bluff to compete for the highest honor in the sport – the West Coast Nationals Gold Eagle Championship.
Racers from across the country have pre-registered to come out and do battle in the bullring. Missouri, Iowa, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and of course, California all have drivers representing their states.
“This is simply THE race.” As one low-tow racer quoted last year. “We wait all season to come out here just compete in this amazing event.”
This is also counted among the high-paying purse events at any venue. With 100% pay-out purses sweetened by additional sponsorship monies and bonuses, this is a race well worth attending. But the prestige of earning the giant golden eagle trophy is the greatest draw for anyone.
For many drivers and their families its not just another race, but a grand social event. Aside from just the racing, there are bbq’s, a free tri-tip dinner, games, bench racing and more than anything the chance to meet new enthusiast, and make new friends.
The little dirt track situated in the Pauline Davis Pavillion in the small cowboy town of Red Bluff is famed not due to its rightful claim as the ‘Birthplace of the Outlaw Karts” but is known far and wide as the toughest track to tame. Unlike many Outlaw Kart tracks around the country, Red Bluff’s configuration is a tight-cornered, narrow, and incredibly high-banked dirt-clay track that changes and morphs moment to moment during races – all which adds up to the most challenge, and the most exciting racing a driver can ever expect.
The 2-Day event accomodate 5 divisions of Outlaw Karts – from the Beginner Box Stock Division, featuring youngsters from age 5 – 8 running high-tech restrictor plate motors, the Box Stock Division (one of our strongest classes in terms of skill and kart count), the Intermediate Division – 10-18 year olds racing roaring 250cc 4-stroke powerplants, to the premier division – the Open 500cc Division – where nearly anything goes, and features some of the fastest, most exciting racing anywhere on the planet. There is also a very popular and just as competitive Sportsman Division. This class is designed for drivers over 21 years old, and those adults who are either new to the sport, or are returning to relive the excitement.
Following the 2 days of racing, the Red Bluff Outlaws Indoor Winter Series – celebrating its incredible 30th Anniversary or racing, will hold its annual Awards Ceremony. Come and enjoy free food and help us celebrate the accomplishment of these amazing drivers !
Quick Calendar
March 12 & 13 2010 – Tehama District Fairgrounds – Pauline Davis Pavilion
Friday March 12th
2:00 pm: Gates Open and Registration
3:00pm – 6:00pm: All Division Practice
Qualifying: All Divisions
Dash for Cash: Top Ten Qualifiers from Each Division.
Dash for Cash: Lowest Five Qualifiers from Each Division
Free Food and Party in the Pits
Saturday March 13th
Gates Open 8:00 am
9:00am Late Comer Qualifying and Re-qualifying**
**You may re-qualify—there is a $10 Fee and you will forfeit your Friday’s time
10:00am – Qualifying Mains
6:00pm (approx) Main Events for All Classes
Trophy Presentation Following the Final Race.
